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By Marco Grajeda

By Danielle Goodman

Las Cruces, NM – With the U.S. Senate continuing debate on U.S. Supreme Court hopeful Samuel Alito, New Mexico Senators Bingaman and Domenici could be divided on their vote.

By Danielle Goodman

Las Cruces, NM – With the U.S. Senate continuing debate on U.S. Supreme Court hopeful Samuel Alito, New Mexico Senators Bingaman and Domenici could be divided on their vote.

By Marco Grajeda

By Marco Grajeda

Las Cruces, NM – In New Mexico over 120,000 adults and children suffer from serious mental illnesses; including schizophrenia and manic depression. Many people including several politicians feel the state government isn't doing enough to help the mentally ill especially in southern New Mexico.KRWG's Marco Grajeda looks at what's being done, and being proposed to improve the state's mental health services in this five-part series.

By Marco Grajeda

Las Cruces, NM – In New Mexico over 120,000 adults and children suffer from serious mental illnesses; including schizophrenia and manic depression. This legislative session two New Mexico state Senators proposed four bills that would add millions of dollars towards mental health programs and services in southern New Mexico. KRWG's Marco Grajeda has this report, as the second of a five part series on Mental Health.

By Marco Grajeda

Las Cruces, NM – Avid Skiers in New Mexico are being forced to find a different pastime this winter, because of unusually high temperatures forcing ski resorts to close early. The State's Climate Change Advisory Group says that's mostly due to global warming caused by greenhouse gasses, like carbon dioxide and methane. As KRWG's Marco Grajeda reports, the group was in Las Cruces, yesterday, trying to figure how New Mexico can attack the problem.

By Stephan Apodaca

Las Cruces, NM – A public meeting may help bring Las Cruces one step closer to finally breaking ground on a Convention Center. But as KRWG's Stephan Apodaca reports, city officials have much to sort out before they can actually get started.

By Marco Grajeda

Las Cruces, NM – This morning New Mexico State Police arrested an Elephant Butte resident accused of kidnapping and killing Richard Collett of Truth of Consequences. As KRWG's Marco Grajeda reports, investigators say they're on the trail of a second suspect.

By Lacey Daniell

Cd. Juarez, Mexico – Thousands of University students are crossing the Mexico border every weekend to drink in the Juarez night clubs, despite dangers involved. KRWG's Lacey Daniell has this audio postcard. (Caution: this story contains sensitive language)

By Bianca Villani

Anthony, NM – "Chicano", "Mexicano", "Mexican-American"- titles that all derive from one ethnicity, but are made different through culture and identity. KRWG's Bianca Villani explores the racism and segregation found at Gadsden High School. (Caution: This story contains strong language)

By Eric Walker

Las Cruces, NM – The Las Cruces Sheriffs Department in conjunction with state police and the Las Cruces Police Department are starting their annual Super Blitz campaign. KRWG's Eric Walker has this report.

By Marco Grajeda

Las Cruces, NM – Every Las Cruces Firefighter unit on call Tuesday evening reported to a blaze at the property of a local Senator. Despite efforts to control the fire a building was severly damaged. KRWG's Marco Grajeda has this report.

By Cynthia Grajeda

Las Cruces, NM – After a lengthy City Council meeting, officials voted on two major issues involving a lease extension and city growth. KRWG's Cynthia Grajeda has the details.

By Stephan Apodaca

Las Cruces, NM – The Las Cruces City Council held Strategic Budget Meetings to decide what funds are needed for 2006's day to day operations. KRWG's Stephan Apodaca reports.