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4:33 am
Tue March 10, 2009

Auto Theft Measure Moves in the House

Las Cruces, NM – A proposal calling for tougher penalties for auto theft in New Mexico has one more hurdle to go before reaching the House floor for a full vote. KRWG's Marco Grajeda has this report.

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4:31 am
Tue March 10, 2009

Death Penalty Repeal Proposal Moves to Senate Floor

Las Cruces, NM – Legislation calling for an end to capital punishment in New Mexico is one step away from reaching the governor's desk after clearing the Senate Judiciary Committee Monday. As KRWG's Marco Grajeda reports, the proposal now heads to floor for a full vote.

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Regional
3:23 am
Tue March 10, 2009

Las Cruces Native Debuts Film

Las Cruces, NM – Fred Martino speaks with Carlos Parra, writer/producer/director of the new film "Dark New World." The film screens Friday, March 13 at 7:30pm and 9:30pm at the Telshor 12 and Saturday March 14 at 10:30pm at the Fountain Theater.

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Regional
8:27 am
Mon March 9, 2009

UPDATED: Las Cruces Man Wanted for Hitting Girlfriend and Injuring Child

Las Cruces, NM – A Las Cruces man wanted for allegedly beating his girlfriend, and injuring their six week old child was arrested Monday afternoon. KRWG's Marco Grajeda has the details.

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Regional
7:51 am
Mon March 9, 2009

Southern New Mexico Fires Indicate Early Fire Season

Las Cruces, NM – New Mexico's fire season is off to an early start. Over the weekend eleven fires ignited and were extinguished across southern New Mexico and crews are wrapping up their efforts at the largest blaze of the year. KRWG's Marco Grajeda has this report.

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Regional
5:21 am
Mon March 9, 2009

Monday Businesswatch

Las Cruces, NM – Every Monday on Morning Edition at 7:51am, Fred Martino and Las Cruces Sun News Business editor Brook Stockberger discuss the latest business headlines.

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Your Legislators
5:13 am
Mon March 9, 2009

Rep. Jeff Steinborn

Las Cruces, NM – A second conversation with Rep. Jeff Steinborn, updating the latest from Santa Fe. This interview aired on KRWG-TV's "Your Legislators" with Glen Cerny.

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Regional
9:11 am
Sun March 8, 2009

El Paso Man Faces Child-Pornography Charges

Credit Picture of Charles Frederick Pine

Las Cruces, NM – US Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials are urging parents to call a toll free hotline, if their children may have been in contact with an El Paso man arrested on child pornography charges. KRWG's Fernando Zamarron has the details.

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Regional
6:53 am
Sat March 7, 2009

Enviga Settles with New Mexico

Las Cruces, NM – TWENTY SEVEN STATES INCLUDING NEW MEXICO RECENTLY SETTLED A LEGAL DISPUTE WITH COKE, NESTLE, AND BEVERAGE PARTNERSHIP WORLDWIDE OVER FALSE CLAIMS RELATED TO THE ENERGY DRINK ENVIGA.

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Regional
7:40 am
Fri March 6, 2009

Drug Bust Near Mayfield High School

Las Cruces, NM – This morning, twenty one juveniles received a drug related citation and one was arrested, following an undercover drug investigation near Mayfield High School in Las Cruces. KRWG's Marco Grajeda has this report.

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Regional
7:36 am
Fri March 6, 2009

Closure of the Branigan Library for Improvements

Las Cruces, NM – The Branigan Library in Las Cruces will close its doors over the weekend to complete several improvements which administrators say will make the public facility more accessible. KRWG's Melissa Aguilera reports.

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Regional
4:50 am
Fri March 6, 2009

Sheriff's Department Announces March DWI Initatives

Las Cruces, NM – The Dona Ana County Sheriffs Department will step up efforts to keep the streets free of drunk drivers this month. KRWG's Eduardo Rodriguez has the details

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Regional
8:58 am
Thu March 5, 2009

New Mexico to Receive Nearly 28 Million for Public Transit

Las Cruces, NM – Another allotment of stimulus money for New Mexico was announced yesterday by the state's congressional delegation this time for public transportation improvements. KRWG's Marco Grajeda reports.

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Regional
8:54 am
Thu March 5, 2009

NM Senators pass two Senate Joint Memorials aimed to improve state Behavioral Healthcare

Las Cruces, NM – Joint Memorials requesting a set of studies to help improve the lives of the state's population affected by mental illness cleared the Senate and will be considered in the house. As KRWG's Eduardo Rodriguez reports, the sponsor is optimistic the set of proposals will bring needed improvements but an activist doubts their approval will bring much change.

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Regional
5:03 am
Thu March 5, 2009

Local Group Backs Department of Peace

Las Cruces, NM – A local group is backing HR 808, which seeks to establish a cabinet level Department of Peace in the federal government. Fred Martino spoke with local supporter Tim Reed. More information is available online at www.thepeacealliance.org

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