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By Carrie Hamblen

Las Cruces, NM – Mexico's lower house of Congress has overwhelmingly approved a measure which allows Mexican citizens living abroad to vote in the nation's presidential elections next year. Carrie Hamblen reports.

On this edition, we talk with Paula Geisler, director of the McCray Gallery in Silver City and a member of the Mimbres Region Arts Council

Images 1/30/05: Paula Geisler

Las Cruces, NM – First Aired: 1/30/05

On this edition, we talk with Diana Bustamante, the Director of the Colonias Development Council.

Images 1/23/05: Diana Bustamante

Las Cruces, NM – On today?s Images, we talk with Diana Bustamante, the director of the Colonias Development Council. Diana spoke about the services NOT available to the over 35 Colonias in our county, what is the definition of a colonia, what residents are doing to improve the living conditions and what the county is doing to help them.

On this edition, we talk with Dr. Margie Huerta, Campus Executive Officer of the Dona Ana Branch Community College.

Las Cruces, NM – First Aired: 2/5/05

On today?s Images, we feature an interview with Dr. Margie Huerta, Campus Operating Officer for the Dona Ana Branch Community College. Dr. Huerta spoke about the benefits of the bond issue just passing (Feb. 2nd) and how that will help the college, the community and the students. She spoke about what it is like to be a role model and what she feels is the role of the college in this community.

By Bob Mitchell

Las Cruces, NM – The Senate, angered by Gov.Bill Richardson's disregard for the state's appointment laws sent him a serious message by adding an amendment to a proposed measure. Bob Mitchell has more.

By Carrie Hamblen

Las Cruces, NM – A senate committee has shelved a proposal to end cockfighting in New Mexico. Carrie Hamblen reports.

By Carrie Hamblen

Las Cruces, NM – Detectives could soon know whether a man already charged with the attempted murder of a Wisconsin woman was involved in the 2003 slaying of an NMSU student. Carrie Hamblen reports.

By Carrie Hamblen

Las Cruces, NM – The senate has changed the state's stalking laws to include the use of electronic devices such as computers, cell phones and GPS technology. Carrie Hamblen has more.

By Carrie Hamblen

Las Cruces, NM – A suspected drug smuggler was shot and killed by a Border Patrol agent just north of the border between Arizona and Mexico. Carrie Hamblen reports.

By Lindsey Bilovesky

Las Cruces, NM – The Las Cruces Chapter of the League of Women Voters is organizing a public forum to educate the public about affordable housing. KRWG's Lindsey Bilovesky reports.

By Carrie Hamblen

Las Cruces, NM – Sandia National Labs scientists have developed a new method of launching missiles using magnetic forces. Carrie Hamblen has more.

By Carrie Hamblen

Las Cruces, NM – Top officials with the Louisiana Energy Service say that a proposed uranium enrichment factory near Eunice would provide the region with 210 new jobs. KRWG's Carrie Hamblen reports.

By Marco Grajeda

Las Cruces, NM – After eluding authorities for seven years, a money-runner for the notorious drug cartel in Juarez has been arrested by U.S. agents. As KRWG's Marco Grajeda reports, the money runner is the second of 17 fugitives to be captured.

By Stephan Apodaca

Las Cruces, NM – A measure proposed by Republican Sen. Leonard Lee Rawson would ban tongue-piercing from the state's tattoo parlors. As KRWG's Stephan Apodaca reports, the state senator cites health and safety concerns as reason for drafting the bill.

By Lindsey Bilovesky

Las Cruces, NM – In the last two years, Las Cruces has seen about a three-percent increase in the number of people visiting the city. KRWG's Lindsey Bilovesky has more.