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By Marco Grajeda

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.

By Eduardo Rodriguez

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.

By KRWG News

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

By KRWG News

Las Cruces, NM – In this special edition of KRWG-TV's "Your Legislators", Glen Cerny speaks with Bill Mattiace, VP Govt. Affairs, Greater Las Cruces Chamber of Commerce.

By Jim Williams

Santa Fe, NM – A bill limiting campaign contributions to candidates in New Mexico has cleared a key legislative committee. The Senate Rules Committee Wednesday morning unanimously approved a measure that is a combination of several different proposals. That bill will now be carried by committee member, Senator Peter Wirth. KUNM's Jim Williams has details from the capitol.

By Marco Grajeda

Las Cruces, NM – The state's Housing Authority System could experience some major changes if a senate proposal manages to clear the House of Representatives. Senate Bill 20, sponsored by Senator Mary Kay Papen, was drafted to tighten oversight and prevent future problems within Housing Authority. KRWG's Marco Grajeda has more.

By Marco Grajeda

Las Cruces, NM – New Mexicans short on cash may want to remember if they filed a 2005 tax return. The Internal Revenue Service announced that nearly 8 million dollars of unclaimed refunds await thousands of tax payers. KRWG's Marco Grajeda has more.

By Jim Williams

Santa Fe, NM – The state legislature has killed a bill that would have allowed consumers to see how much brokers charge in the price of their health insurance policies. The measure, sponsored by Albuquerque Democratic Senator Tim Keller, would have mandated that the breakdown be provided each time a consumer gets a quote on a policy. KUNM's Jim Williams reports.

By Eduardo Rodriguez

Las Cruces, NM – Later this month, New Mexico State University will host a Master's of Public Administration Program for non-profit and public sector employees. The program offers Certified Public Manager courses aimed at improving the performance of managers and their respective agencies. KRWG's Eduardo Rodriguez has this report.

For more information visit: aces.nmsu.edu/ces/countycollege/ or call 575-646-5424.

By Marco Grajeda

Las Cruces, NM – New Mexico's law enforcement agencies will soon get a financial boost from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. The stimulus package, recently signed by President Barack Obama, includes more than 18-million dollars to fight crime in the state. KRWG's Marco Grajeda reports.

By Eduardo Rodriguez

Las Cruces, NM – Phillip Phillipou, who owns a local subdivision in Las Cruces, recently received a Notice of Violation from the New Mexico Environment Department, for violations of the State's Water Quality Act. KRWG's Eduardo Rodriguez has this report

By Marco Grajeda

Las Cruces, NM – This week, United States Senators will begin working on the Omnibus Appropriations bill for the current fiscal year. The 410 billion dollar spending bill, which already cleared the U-S House of Representatives, includes funding for numerous projects in New Mexico. KRWG's Marco Grajeda has this report.

By Fernando R Zamarr?n

Las Cruces, NM – Monday, the Silver City Police Department removed a group of squatters living on a property owned by a Houston-based finance company after a yearlong legal battle. KRWG's Fernando Zamarron has this report.

By Marco Grajeda

Las Cruces, NM – This morning, the Las Cruces Fire Department rescued three construction workers after the wall of a trench collapsed, partially burying the men. KRWG's Marco Grajeda has this report.

By Marco Grajeda

Las Cruces, NM – The State Auditor's Office recently announced a combined effort with the U-S General Accountability Office to ensure that New Mexico's stimulus money totaling more than one billion dollars is used properly. KRWG's Marco Grajeda reports.

State Auditor's Fraud Hotline: 1-866-OSA-FRAUD