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By Evan Woodward

Las Cruces, NM – New Mexico's Democratic Senator Jeff Bingaman fielded questions from radio reporters across the state Wednesday morning about the current 'lame duck' session in Congress. As KRWG's Evan Woodward reports, Bingaman who chairs the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources shared his thoughts on the possibility of a taxpayer funded bailout for the troubled American automobile industry.

By Marco Grajeda

Las Cruces, NM – New Mexico State University's Model United Nations team will visit China this week, where they'll challenge university students from around the world at an international competition. KRWG's Marco Grajeda has more.

By Marco Grajeda

Las Cruces, NM – New Mexico Environment Department Secretary Ron Curry is urging the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, or TCEQ, to review its air permit renewal for Asarco Smelter in El Paso. Earlier this year, the Texas agency voted in favor of the renewal despite concerns from several environmental groups and local governments. KRWG's Marco Grajeda has more.

By Evan Woodward

Las Cruces, NM – An email sent out by New Mexico State University Interim President Waded Cruzado yesterday says the expected revenue shortfall in the State of New Mexico budget could translate into reduced state funding for higher education next year. KRWG's Evan Woodward has the details.

By Evan Woodward

Las Cruces, NM – A shooting in Mesilla Park Monday night claimed the life of 30 year old Steven Apodaca. As KRWG's Evan Woodward reports, local authorities are asking for help from the public in finding the suspects.

By Evan Woodward

Las Cruces, NM – Monday Grant County's biggest employer Freeport-McMoRan announced the layoffs of 36 employees at the Tyrone mine. This announcement came on the heels of last week's layoffs of almost 100 workers at the Chino Mine. As KRWG's Evan Woodward reports, Freeport-McMoRan says the layoffs were the result of tumbling copper prices.

By Marco Grajeda

Las Cruces, NM – The Federal Emergency Management Agency, or FEMA, recently announced that residents who live within the Las Cruces city limits and have to buy flood insurance will now pay lower premiums. KRWG's Marco Grajeda has more.

By Evan Woodward

Las Cruces, NM – The New Mexico State University Board of Regents voted unanimously today to end the search for a new University President, without naming one. As KRWG's Evan Woodward reports, the board claims a state law which requires open disclosure of the final candidate's hampered their efforts.

By Mayra Torres

Las Cruces, NM – The Las Cruces Public School District is helping the area's needy children and families during the holiday season. Eight elementary, middle and high schools are taking donations around the city this year--through the middle of december.

By Jamie Palafox

Las Cruces, NM – THE INSTITUTE FOR ENERGY AND THE ENVIRONMENT, PART OF NEW MEXICO STATE UNIVERSITY'S COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING, PLANS TO BUILD A FACILITY TO PRODUCE AND REFINE ALGAL-BASED BIO-CRUDE IN HOPES OF CREATING A GREENER ALTERNATIVE TO PETROLEUM-CRUDE COMMONLY USED TODAY.

By Marco Grajeda

Las Cruces, NM – Former United States Ambassador Joseph Wilson says the next presidential administration has to increase ties with world leaders and the United Nations. Wilson was in Las Cruces yesterday discussing foreign policy at a benefit dinner for New Mexico State University's Model United Nations Team. KRWG's Marco Grajeda has more.

By Charles Comer

Las Cruces, NM – Any business owner will tell you it's a job with countless challenges but for women who own businesses many have their own set of hurdles to clear. KRWG's Charles Comer has more.

By Evan Woodward

Las Cruces, NM – The state field offices of retiring United States Senator Pete Domenici will close permanently today, in accordance with Senate rules governing the transition of a retiring Senator. KRWG's Evan Woodward has the details.

By Gary Worth

Las Cruces, NM – There's new hope that a little fish, that used to thrive in the Rio Grande, might one day make a big comeback. KRWG's Gary Worth reports on a unique project underway at an unlikely location on the NMSU campus that could decide the fate of the endangered Rio Grande Silvery Minnow.

By Marco Grajeda

Las Cruces, NM – New Mexico State University's Model United Nation's team is hosting a dinner tonight in Las Cruces to help cover the cost of attending an international competition in China. As KRWG's Marco Grajeda reports, the team also hopes to attract future members at the dinner.