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By Lacey Daniell

Las Cruces, NM – United States Senator Pete Domenici was on the New Mexico State University campus recently to speak on the importance of education in America. As KRWG's Lacey Daniell reports, Domenici was speaking for NMSU's newly established Garrey E. and Katherine T. Carruthers seminar series in economic development.

By Whitney Jones

Las Cruces, NM – Last week, Pluto was renamed a dwarf planet, leaving our Milky Way with only eight planets. Pluto was discovered by, Clyde W. Tombough, a well known local astronomer. As KRWG's, Whitney Jones reports, several people were shocked by the recent change, but none the more than the members of the Unitarian Universalist Church.

Las Cruces, NM – The United States Census Bureau released a study today ranking New Mexico fourth in the nation for poverty. According to the report seventeen point two percent of residents live below the poverty line in New Mexico. Research Director for New Mexico Voices For Children, and former Economist, Gerry Bradley says it's mostly the rural areas of the state that are suffering.

By Lacey Daniell

Las Cruces, NM – Bars and restaurants in New Mexico will be given fewer opportunities to make mistakes come October 15. As KRWG's Lacey Daniell reports, Governor Bill Richardson announced this month that he's tightening liquor regulations in an effort to reduce drunk driving and other liquor related offenses.

By Evan Woodward

Las Cruces, NM – New Mexico Secretary of State Rebecca Vigil Giron will speak at White Sands Missile Range today in support of women's equality day. As KRWG's Evan Woodward reports, Vigil Giron will discuss some of the struggles facing women in American Society.

By Evan Woodward

Las Cruces, NM – New Mexico Secretary of State Rebecca Vigil Giron will speak at White Sands Missile Range Friday in support of Women's Equality Day. As KRWG's Evan Woodward reports, Vigil Giron will discuss some of the struggles facing women in American society.

By Lacey Daniell

Las Cruces, NM – This summer rearranging and lay-offs were brought up at a New Mexico State University Board of Regents meeting. As KRWG's Lacey Daniell reports, the enrollment driven formula the New Mexico Legislature bases funding on may be the reason.

By Evan Woodward

Las Cruces, NM – The City of Las Cruces announced two new water projects it's going to build with the help of the New Mexico land office this morning. As KRWG's Evan Woodward reports one project will help retain storm waters and prevent flooding on the East Mesa.

By Evan Woodward

Las Cruces, NM – The Las Cruces City Council passed a resolution Monday to accept ownership of the historic Amador Hotel from Dona Ana County.

By Lily Olivas

Las Cruces – Sonoma Elementary School in Las Cruces opened its doors last week. Located just off Highway 70, the school was built to accommodate students from various overcrowded elementary schools in the surrounding area. KRWG's Lily Olivas took a tour of Sonoma with its principal at the end of its first week of school.

By Jodi Breisler

Hatch, NM – The Hatch community is trying to heal from this week's flooding- devastating the downtown and leaving close to 200 residents homeless. They're digging out, just in time for the Annual Hatch Chile Festival. As KRWG's Jodi Breisler reports, Hatch may be battered, but it's spirit is not broken.

By Evan Woodward

Las Cruces, NM – Heavy rains flooded Hatch this afternoon. As KRWG's Evan Woodward reports, things could get worse in Dona Ana County.

By Evan Woodward

Las Cruces, NM – The Dona Ana County Fire Department dispatched a mobile emergency response unit to Hatch this afternoon after torrential rains flooded the town. As KRWG's Evan Woodward reports the severe rain is effecting all of Dona Ana Conuty.

By Yasmin Pi?on

Las Cruces, NM – New Mexico State University is being named by the U.S. Department of Education as a leading school in awarding degrees to minority students. NMSU Media Coordinator Victor Venegas says the university stands out nationally.

By Yasmin Pi?on

Las Cruces, NM – New Mexico is ranked last in the country for pedestrian safety, so the Las Cruces Police Department is targeting the problem. As KRWG's Yasmin Pinon reports, starting this week and continuing for the rest of the summer, police will be giving out warnings and then tickets to drivers who don't yield to pedestrians.