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By Evan Woodward

By Evan Woodward

Las Cruces, NM – Monday the El Paso County Commission passed a resolution asking Congress to permanently protect the Otero Mesa from oil and natural gas drilling and exploration. As KRWG's Evan Woodward reports, the resolution cited the need to protect a large salt basin aquifer, which the United States Geological Survey estimates may contain as much as 57 million acre feet of water.

By Evan Woodward

Las Cruces, NM – New Mexico held its Primary Elections last week and voters determined who would represent their respective party's in a number of key races around the state.

By Marco Grajeda

Las Cruces, NM – New Mexico officials are asking residents, grocery stores and restaurateurs to stop selling and serving raw, red tomatoes which could be linked to a salmonella outbreak. KRWG's Marco Grajeda has more.

By Evan Woodward

Las Cruces, NM – Friday morning the New Mexico State University Board of Regents voted to appoint James McDonough as the Interim President of NMSU. McDonough who currently works as a private consultant, spent over 15 years on campus as the Senior Vice President for Business , Finance and Human Resources before leaving in 2006. As KRWG's Evan Woodward reports, the Regents say they are also moving forward quickly to find a permanent successor for departing President Michael Martin.

By Evan Woodward

Las Cruces, NM – This afternoon Dr. Michael Martin was officially named the new Chancellor at the main campus of Louisiana State University, in Baton Rouge. LSU System Vice President for Communications and External Affairs, Charles Zewe says the University's Board of Supervisors voted unanimously and enthusiastically to hire Martin.

By Marco Grajeda

Las Cruces, NM – In New Mexico's Congressional District Two Race, former Lea County Commissioner Harry Teague says he's happy with Tuesday's victory where he secured the Democratic Nomination. But as KRWG's Marco Grajeda reports, Teague says his sight is on the next hurdle.

By Evan Woodward

Las Cruces, NM – New Mexico Democratic Congressman and Super Delegate Tom Udall announced this morning that he will support Illinois Senator Barack Obama as the Democratic Party's nominee for President of the United States. Udall who is also New Mexico's Democratic nominee for the United States Senate was the last of the state's uncommitted Super Delegates.

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By Marco Grajeda

Las Cruces, – Many registered voters in Southern New Mexico did not make it to the polls yesterday during the State's Primary Election. As KRWG's Marco Grajeda reports, county clerks across the region reported a low voter turnout.

By Marco Grajeda

By Marco Grajeda

Las Cruces, NM – This Tuesday registered Republican Voters will choose, amongst five candidates, who they believe should fill New Mexico's Second Congressional District. As KRWG's Marco Grajeda reports, all five are vying for the seat vacated by U.S. Representative Steve Pearce who is running for the U.S. Senate.

By Sarina Turnbull

Las Cruces, NM – In 2004, Dona Ana County was ranked third in the state for teenage pregnancies, according to the teen pregnancy coalition. Since then, the birth rate among teenagers in the county has been on the decline. KRWG's Sarina Turnbull has this report.

By John West

Albuquerque, NM – The State Land Office's development leases in Las Cruces and the Federal Audit of the former Secretary of State's office are among the stories being covered this week by the recently launched online news source, the "New Mexico Independent". From Albuquerque, KUNM's John West speaks with journalist Marjorie Childress.

By Evan Woodward

Las Cruces, NM – Voters in New Mexico head to the polls Tuesday to cast their ballots in the state's primary election. Democratic voters in the states 2nd Congressional District will decide who gets to represent their party in November; and try and win back a seat held by Republicans since 1982. As KRWG's Evan Woodward reports, voters will choose between Dona Ana County Commissioner Bill McCamley, and former Lea County Commissioner Harry Teague.

By Evan Woodward

Las Cruces, NM – New Mexico's 3rd United States Congressional District Representative Tom Udall was in Las Cruces today to receive a Counterdrug Border Briefing by the National Guard. Before the briefing Udall stopped by the KRWG studios to speak with Evan Woodward about his run for the United States Senate.