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By Stephan Apodaca

Las Cruces to Expand Bus Transit System

Las Cruces, NM – New Mexico Congressman Steve Pierce announced District 2 will receive about 5 Million dollars for transportation and community development projects. As KRWG's Stephan Apodaca reports some of the money will go to expand the Las Cruces Bus Transit system.

By Marco Grajeda

NMSU Says Investigation Clears Mumme

Las Cruces, NM – New Mexico State University officials announced results of an investigation clearing football coach Hal Mumme of religious discrimination. As KRWG's Marco Grajeda reports, the head of New Mexico's chapter of the investigation ignoring evidence of religious discrimination.

By Stephan Apodaca

Congress to Adjourn Soon

Las Cruces, NM – With Congress winding down for the year, all spending bills must be passed before they can conclude their business. KRWG's Stephan Apodaca reports.

By Marco Grajeda

Las Crucens Celebrate to the Beat of Mariachi Music

Las Cruces, NM – The twelfth annual Las Cruces International Mariachi Conference came to a close Sunday after numerous concerts and a week of specialty workshops for students. KRWG's Marco Grajeda gives us a peek into the final musical moments of this year's events.

On this edition of Images, we feature a conversation with Keith Whelpley, Publisher and editor of Southwest Senior magazine

10/29/05: Keith Whelpley

Las Cruces, NM – First Aired: 10/29/2005

Keith Whelpley, Publisher and editor of Southwest Senior magazine. On the program, Keith talked about the changes in the senior population in Las Cruces, how that change is going to affect services in the area and how it will affect the city as well.

Commentator: None this week

On this edition of Images, we feature part 1 of our conversation with Melilssa Jaramillo, the Prevention Project Coordinator for La Pinon Sexual Assault Recovery Services

11/5/05: Part 1 of Melissa Jaramillo

Las Cruces, NM – First Aired: 11/5/2005

On this edition of Images, we feature a conversation with Delano and Gayle Lewis, honorees at our close our reception for 40 years of public radio.

10/1/05: Delano and Gayle Lewis

Las Cruces, NM – First Aired: 10/1/2005

On this edition of Images, we feature a Fundraising program, asking for your financial support.

10/15/05: Fundraiser edition of Images

Las Cruces, NM – First Aired: 10/15/2005

A special fundraising program featuring past segments of interviews with Bill McCamley,

Irene Newlon, Marge Asprey and Jon Hunner.

Commentator: None this week

On this edition of Images, we feature a conversation with Gina Oruna Ruiz, the Executive Director of La Casa, the non-profit Domestic
Violence Shelter in Las Cruces.

9/17/05: Gina Oruna Ruiz

Las Cruces, NM – First Aired: 9/17/2005

On this edition of Images, we feature a conversation with Pete Medina, playwrite and Theater Instructor at the Dona Ana Branch

10/8/05: Pete Medina

Las Cruces, NM – First Aired: 10/8/2005

On this edition of Images, we feature an encore broadcast of the conversation with Sue Kentosh and Vanessa Bryce from the Free Spay and Neuter Program.

Las Cruces, NM – First Aired: 8/20/2005

On this edition of Images, we feature a conversation with Patricia Hynes, the director of the New Mexico Space Grant Consortium

9/24/05: Patricia Hynes

Las Cruces, NM – First Aired: 9/24/2005

By Danielle Goodman

Save a Life Tour Visits New Mexico State University

Las Cruces, NM – Save a Life Tour travels across the country teaching students the effects and risks of drunk driving.

By Eric Walker

NMSU has launched a $150 million fundraising campaign

Las Cruces, NM – During Homecoming week, NMSU launched a campaign to raise $150 million dollars and they are already 1/3rd of the way there. KRWG's Eric Walker has this report.

By Stephan C. Apodaca

Veterans Memorial Wall Unveiled

Las Cruces, NM – Today hundreds of Las Crucens gathered to unveil the new Veterans Memorial Wall at Veterans Park. KRWG's Stephan Apodaca and Mike Doiron teamed up to bring you all the sounds from the event.