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By KRWG News

Las Cruces – Every Monday on Morning Edition at 7:51am, Fred Martino speaks with Las Cruces Sun News Business Editor Brook Stockberger.

By Evan Woodward

Las Cruces, NM – As part of KRWG's continuing coverage of the Spaceport America project, KRWG's Evan Woodward sat down with Spaceport America Executive Director Steve Landeene, to discuss the recent educational launch at the site and the upcoming groundbreaking ceremonies.

By Evan Woodward

Las Cruces, NM – Early Monday morning a 23 year old Dona Ana County woman was allegedly driving drunk with a baby, when she crashed her vehicle into a canal. As KRWG's Evan Woodward reports, the child was unharmed but the mother faces several serious charges.

By Jim Williams

Rio Rancho, NM – President Barack Obama says it's time for the country to "change how we operate" when it comes to credit card debt. Obama was in Rio Rancho Thursday morning for a town hall discussion on that and other issues. KUNM's Jim Williams was there, and has this report.

By Evan Woodward

Las Cruces, NM – United States Immigrations and Customs Enforcement Officials announced earlier this week that a suspect wanted for murder in Las Vegas, Nevada was apprehended at the Santa Teresa port of entry while trying to flee to Mexico. As KRWG's Evan Woodward reports, the arrest is credited to an increase in random checks of vehicles going south across the border.

By Evan Woodward

Las Cruces, NM – The New Mexico Department of Health announced today that there are 17 new confirmed cases of the H1N1 virus in the state; and 5 cases previously reported as probable have now been confirmed. As KRWG's Evan Woodward reports, this brings the state's total number of confirmed swine flu cases to 68.

By Jessica Havstad

Las Cruces, NM – More than three hundred motorcyclists, on a cross-country trip to the nation's capitol, will make a stop in Las Cruces today. The leather wearing, hog riders are on a journey honoring American prisoners of war and soldiers missing in action.

By Evan Woodward

Las Cruces, NM – New Mexico's Junior Senator Tom Udall and 3rd District Congressman Ben Ray Lujan recently sent a letter to Energy Secretary Steven Chu, asking him to adjust the guidelines for how funds for Smart Grid initiatives will be allocated under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. KRWG's Evan Woodward has the details.

By Marco Grajeda

Las Cruces, NM – Starting Friday, fire restrictions will be imposed in twenty counties across the state. As KRWGs Marco Grajeda reports, the measures will affect several southern New Mexico counties.

By Evan Woodward

Las Cruces, NM – Chairman of the New Mexico State University Board of Regents, Blake Curtis announced Wednesday that the Regents have finalized a Presidential Search Committee. KRWG's Evan Woodward reports.

By Evan Woodward

Las Cruces, NM – The New Mexico Department of Health announced two new confirmed cases of the H1N1 virus in the state today. As KRWG's Evan Woodward reports, that brings the state total to 46 confirmed cases, with five more probable.

By Jessica Havstad

Las Cruces, NM – New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson recently announced the winners of the 2009 Governor's Awards for Excellence in the Arts. Out of eight recipients, one artist represented southern New Mexico. KRWG'S Jessica Havstad had a chance to speak with Las Cruces sculptor, Stephen Hansen.

You may visit Stephen Hansen's website at: www.stephenhansen.com

By Marco Grajeda

Las Cruces, NM – With the 2009 fire season well underway fire restrictions will be put in place at two southern New Mexico forests and they may be enacted at the county level as well. KRWG's Marco Grajeda reports

By KRWG News

Las Cruces – Fred Martino speaks with Dr. Stephen Kanim of New Mexico State University's physics department. They discuss his research into the teaching and learning of physics, as well as his work as project director of PRIMOS (Partnership for Retention and Improvement of Meaningful Opportunities in STEM-science, technology, engineering, and math).

By Melissa Aguilera

Las Cruces, NM – More than 1,400 students participated in the graduation commencement ceremonies of New Mexico State University this weekend. As KRWG's Melissa Aguilera reports, the recent graduates took their first steps after college with optimism despite the bleak economy.