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By Marco Grajeda

Las Cruces, NM – New Mexico's 16-thousand women veterans have a chance to meet once a year during a conference aimed at keeping them up to date on state and federal benefits. The women range in age and background, participating in military conflicts from World War Two to the current wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. As KRWG's Marco Grajeda reports, this year the women met for the first time in southern New Mexico.

By Evan Woodward

Las Cruces, NM – The victim of a shooting Thursday night on Mesa Drive in Las Cruces has died from his injuries. KRWG's Evan Woodward has the details.

By Eduardo Rodriguez

Las Cruces, NM – Last week Governor Bill Richardson announced a partnership between the New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions and the Independent Community Bankers Association of New Mexico to help the state's unemployed.

By Fernando R Zamarr?n

Las Cruces, NM – The Teen Technology Center opened its doors, last August in Mesilla, as an after-school program for teenagers and kids but few of them actually show up. KRWG's Fernando Zamarron has this report.

By KRWG Staff

Las Cruces, NM – The city of Las Cruces will be home to the state Veterans Museum.

Governor Bill Richardson was in Las Cruces this morning to sign House Bill 59 calling for the museum's construction.

New Mexico is home to 180,000 veterans of which more than 14,000 call Dona Ana County home.

The Veterans Museum Act was sponsored by Las Cruces State Representative Jeff Steinborn.

By Evan Woodward

Las Cruces – Next week motorists in Las Cruces who run red lights or speed through intersections will start receiving tickets from the city's new camera enforcement program. The cameras have been installed at four intersections throughout the city. KRWG's Evan Woodward has the details.

By KRWG Staff

Las Cruces, NM – A twenty-nine year old man was arrested in Las Cruces, Wednesday evening, after he allegedly attacked and threatened another man.

According to the Las Cruces Police Department, Ruben Payan Hernandez attacked a twenty-five year old man at a home on the 2300 block of Abilene Court.

By Melissa Aguilera

Las Cruces, NM – The annual New Mexico Women Veterans' Conference being held in Las Cruces kicks off today. KRWG's Melissa Aguilera reports.

By Fernando Zamarron

Las Cruces, NM – Several southern New Mexico health centers are getting a financial boost from the federal government. KRWG's Fernando Zamarron reports.

By KRWG News

Las Cruces, NM – Glen Cerny wraps up "Your Legislators" by speaking with Senator Mary Kay Papen of District 38.

By Marco Grajeda

Las Cruces, NM – As mandated by the United States Constitution, the U-S Census Bureau counts everyone living within the country every ten years. In southern New Mexico, hundreds of census workers are preparing for the initial step in the process prior to conducting the 2010 census. KRWG's Marco Grajeda reports.

By KRWG News

Las Cruces – Fred Martino speaks with Dr. Wiebke Boeing, Assistant Professor in the Department of Fish, Wildlife, and Conservation Ecology at New Mexico State University. Dr. Boeing discusses research involving biodiesel production from algae.

By KRWG News

Las Cruces – Fred Martino speaks with Dr. Abbas Ghassemi, Executive Director of the Institute for Energy and Environment (IEE) and a Professor of Chemical Engineering at New Mexico State University. Dr. Ghassemi discusses the need for a comprehensive energy policy in the United States. He also talks about research efforts involving solar power and water desalination.

By Evan Woodward

Las Cruces – The three new members of the New Mexico State University Board of Regents were confirmed last week by the legislature. KRWG's Evan Woodward has the details.

By Gary Worth