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By Evan Woodward

Las Cruces, NM – During the 5th annual Border Security Conference at the University of Texas at El Paso-- directors of two federal law enforcement agencies pushed for more international cooperation to confront violence and smuggling along the border. As KRWG's Evan Woodward reports, the conference which ended today included panel discussions on border security strategies and technologies as well as effective trade and other topics.

By Sarina Turnbull

Las Cruces, NM – According to New Mexico's donor services, ethnic minorities in New Mexico comprise seventy-eight percent of the state's organ waiting list.Community services manager for New Mexico's donor services, Maria sanders says minorities are facing a crisis and adds that six-hundred twenty New Mexican's are in need of life-saving transplants.

By Evan Woodward

Las Cruces, NM – A new report released today by the Environment New Mexico Research and Policy Center claims that if trends in population growth and water consumption in the Southwest remain constant, water usage in the region will double by 2040. KRWG's Evan Woodward spoke with Environment New Mexico Advocate, Lauren Ketcham about the report's findings.

By Sarina Turnbull

Las Cruces, NM – New Mexico Senator John Arthur Smith says the State's Legislative Finance Committee met last week to propose ideas on how to best use the state's revenue surplus of 400-million dollars.

By Mayra Torres

Las Cruces, NM – Across the country the demand for blood is very high and the amount of donors in general is very low. According to United Blood Services, donating one pint of blood could save up to three lives, still as KRWG's Mayra Torres reports when asked to donate many people walk away.

By Evan Woodward

By Marco Grajeda

Las Cruces, NM – Tuesday morning, New Mexico State University Executive Vice President and Provost Waded Cruzado was unanimously selected as Interim President of the University during a Board of Regent's retreat. Regent members also considered three items in outgoing President Martin's contract including a possible penalty. KRWG's Marco Grajeda has this report.

By Evan Woodward

By Mayra Torres

Las Cruces, NM – Southern New Mexicans had to pull their umbrellas, raincoats and water boots out of the closet in recent days. Yesterday, Las Crucens woke up to constant rain showers which caused minor flooding across the city; and as KRWG's Mayra Torres reports, a meteorologist says the wet weather will likely last through the weekend.

By Marco Grajeda

By Mayra Torres

Las Cruces, NM – New Mexico is one of twelve battleground states that will air a television ad next week promoting the quote truth, about progress in Iraq and Afghanistan. The ad falls in line with the Republican Presumptive Nominee's view that the troop surge in Iraq is working.

By Sarina Turnbull

Las Cruces, NM – Yesterday, an El Paso resident was arrested after lying to police officers about being kidnapped to avoid getting in trouble with his wife. Last week, thirty-one year old Juan Carlos Rivas told police investigators he had been kidnapped by three men and left in his vehicle overnight.

By Evan Woodward

Las Cruces, NM – The National Alliance on Mental Illness New Mexico, or NAMI announced recently that they are offering a free video to returning soldiers and their families in order to help them identify and manage mental health issues.

By Marco Grajeda

Las Cruces, NM – Yesterday, Democratic Party of New Mexico and Tom Udall for U-S Senate Staffers and volunteers gathered at gasoline stations across the state to protest votes cast by Congressman Steve Pearce which they say are affecting the pocket books of Americans. KRWG'S Marco Grajeda has the details.

By Marco Grajeda

Las Cruces, NM – Yesterday, Democratic Party of New Mexico and Tom Udall for U-S Senate Staffers and volunteers gathered at gasoline stations across the state to protest votes cast by Congressman Steve Pearce which they say are affecting the pocket books of Americans. KRWG'S Marco Grajeda has the details.