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By Evan Woodward

Las Cruces, NM – Each member of New Mexico's Congressional delegation in Washington D.C. applauded President Barack Obama's signing of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act yesterday. KRWG's Evan Woodward has more.

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Las Cruces, NM – A major honor for an observatory operated by New Mexico State University.

Researchers around the world are still looking to Apache Point Observatory (APO) for expertise when they publish out-of-this-world works.

The observatory operated by NMSU is located in the Sacramento Mountains, within the Lincoln National Forest.

By Melissa Aguilera

Las Cruces, NM – Yesterday, Las Cruces City Councilors voted on the future placement of two lion statues at the new city hall and as KRWG's Melissa Aguilera reports, they also chose a special license plate design for city residents.

By Marco Grajeda

Las Cruces, NM – More than two-hundred million dollars from the stimulus plan signed by President Barack Obama yesterday will go towards levee improvements along the Rio Grande. The International Boundary and Water Commission will oversee the improvements and as KRWG's Marco Grajeda reports, a spokesperson says the funding will expedite construction while creating jobs.

By Evan Woodward

Las Cruces, NM – Last week New Mexico's Junior Senator, Democrat Tom Udall introduced a bill which would enact the first federal Renewable Electricity Standard, or R.E.S. into law. As KRWG's Evan Woodward reports, the bill would require utilities to generate a quarter of their electricity from wind, solar, and other renewable sources by 2025.

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Las Cruces, NM – Northrup Grumman has donated a $200,000 Yamaha remote control helicopter to New Mexico State University's College of Engineering. The unmanned aircraft vehicle, or UAV, will be helpful for student training. UAVs are used in an increasingly diverse number of areas, including defense, farming, and gathering data during wildfires and other emergencies. Fred Martino spoke with Northrup Grumman's Vice President of Programs, Carl Johnson.

By Evan Woodward

Las Cruces, NM – District 37 State Senator Steve Fischmann recently introduced a bill seeking to reform state policy on Tax Increment Development Districts, or TIDDs. As KRWG's Evan Woodward reports, Senate Bill 576 aims to create incentives for developers to bring in new businesses and economic activity to New Mexico.

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Las Cruces, NM – A nationally-recognized religious leader will speak at New Mexico State University this weekend.

The Rev. Lucius Walker, the executive director of IFCO the Interreligious Foundation for Community Organization .will speak at the annual Martin Luther King Jr. Dinner at 5 p.m. Saturday at NMSU's Corbett Center Ballrooms.

The IFCO .is the only ecumenical foundation committed exclusively to the support of community organizing.

By Marco Grajeda

Las Cruces, NM – A Las Cruces couple and their next door neighbors have to find a new place to live after an early Monday morning fire rendered their duplex apartments uninhabitable. KRWG's Marco Grajeda has this report.

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Las Cruces, NM – Fred Martino speaks with Rep. Andy Nunez of District 36 about the state budget and other issues on KRWG-TV's "Your Legislators".

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Las Cruces, NM – In collaboration with the Center for Natural History Collections at NMSU, KRWG continues our conversations with local experts for the Year of Science, 2009. Today, Fred Martino speaks with Dr. Kathryn Hanley of NMSU's Biology Department about the evolution of mosquito-borne viruses.

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Las Cruces, NM – The New Mexico Manufacturing Extension Partnership will present immigration training workshops for businesses on March 9 and March 13 at the DACC Workforce Center in Las Cruces. Businesses must register for the training by this Friday (2/20) by calling 505-262-0921.
As Fred Martino reports, errors on I-9 forms can be very costly.

By Evan Woodward

Las Cruces, NM – Tomorrow, the Las Cruces City Council will consider where to place the two prominent lion statues at the new City Hall building. As KRWG's Evan Woodward reports, the resolution will be discussed during Tuesday's council meeting.

By Evan Woodward

Las Cruces, NM – The New Mexico State University Honors College announced last week that world renowned author, Sir Salman Rushdie will speak at NMSU in March as part of the University Speaker Series. KRWG's Evan Woodward reports.

By Melissa Aguilera

Las Cruces, NM – A dip in income is a challenging time for everyone but it can be especially tough on parents required to pay child support. So, state officials are reaching out to those residents to ensure they continue meeting their required payments. KRWG's Melissa Aguilera has this report.

Child Support Customer Service Center phone number: 1-800-288-7207