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By Sarina Turnbull

Las Cruces, NM – THE TEXAS BORDER COALITION, OR T-B-C, RECENTLY FILED A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT AGAINST THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY AND CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION, OVER THE CONSTRUCTION OF A FIFTY-BILLION DOLLAR PROPOSED FENCE ALONG THE U.S./ MEXICO BORDER. T-B-C IS A COALITION OF ELECTED BORDER OFFICIALS AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS. KRWG'S SARINA TURNBULL HAS THIS REPORT.

By Marco Grajeda

Las Cruces, NM – This morning, the Dona Ana County Legal Department held a public hearing in Las Cruces to discuss the creation of a Tax Development District with Sierra County. The agreement is needed under state law to begin collecting money from a gross receipts tax approved to help fund Spaceport America. KRWG's Marco Grajeda has this report.

By Marco Grajeda

Las Cruces, NM – This week, New Mexico Voices for Children, a non-partisan advocacy group, announced an analysis of the State Legislative Finance Committee's 2008 Post Session Review. The review, released in March, provides a forecast of revenue growth for the state. As KRWG's Marco Grajeda reports, the group's research director says the findings do not look good.

By Sarina Turnbull

Las Cruces, NM – This week the United States Senate will vote on a war-spending bill, which includes an attached proposal by New Mexico United States Senator Jeff Bingaman, to stop the flow of American weapons into Mexico.

By Evan Woodward

Las Cruces, NM – Journalist, Blogger and New Mexico Independent Fellow, Heath Haussamen stopped by the KRWG-FM studios to speak with Evan Woodward about the political landscape in New Mexico in the run up to the June 3rd Primary.

By Evan Woodward

Las Cruces, NM – Friday morning Chair of New Mexico State University Board of Regents, Bob Gallagher announced that University President Michael Martin is the sole finalist for the Chancellor position at Louisiana State University, in Baton Rogue. As KRWG's Evan Woodward reports, Martin will travel to LSU for a two day interview next/this week.

By Sarina Turnbull

Las Cruces, NM – This week the United States Senate approved a bill which seeks to suspend the continued storage of seventy thousand barrels of oil per day at the country's Strategic Petroleum Reserve. A New Mexico economist says the move will affect the rising price of gasoline but only by a few cents.

By Marco Grajeda

Las Cruces, NM – Tuesday several southern New Mexico law enforcement agents came together in Las Cruces for a memorial to honor the area's fallen peace officers. The event was held at Onate High School's Performing Arts Center in remembrance of officers from federal, state and municipal law enforcement agencies. KRWG's Marco Grajeda was at the ceremony and has this report.

By Evan Woodward

Las Cruces – Former Lea County Commissioner and 2nd Congressional District Democratic Candidate Harry Teague held a dinner and community meeting last week at Young Park in Las Cruces. Teague and Dona Ana County Commissioner Bill McCamley are vying for the Democratic nomination during the June 3rd primary.

By Marco Grajeda

Las Cruces, NM – Thursday officially marked the end of final exam week and Spring Semester 2008 at New Mexico State University. While some students will only rest for a couple of weeks before hitting the books again, thousands are preparing to leave the area on a three month vacation. As KRWG's Marco Grajeda reports, the students' summer departure also means a loss of revenue for some area businesses.

By Evan Woodward

Las Cruces – Firefighters in Central New Mexico have been battling a blaze in the Manzano Mountains for more than three weeks now. The fire tore through the region scorching almost 14,000 acres and destroying 59 homes. KRWG's Evan Woodward was at the site of the fire earlier this week and he reports that crews there are cautiously optimistic.

By Marco Grajeda

Las Cruces, NM – According to the Associated Press, Tuesday's Democratic Presidential Primaries in North Carolina and Indiana helped Senator Barrack Obama increase his lead in the delegate count to 150 over Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton. Obama now needs about 170 delegates to secure the democratic nomination. As KRWG's Marco Grajeda reports, with the race dwindling down pressure is building on the close to 270 uncommitted superdelegates including New Mexico U.S Representative Tom Udall to pick a side.

By Sarina Turnbull

Las Cruces, NM – New Mexicans visit Broad Canyon in Dona Ana County to hike, bike, go off-roading or just enjoy nature. Recently, however Broad Canyon was added to a list of ten natural treasures that are at risk of losing their wilderness qualities. Environmental groups are pushing for legislative protection in order to preserve its wilderness qualities.

By Callie French

Las Cruces, NM – Tomorrow marks the one hundred and forty sixth anniversary of the battle of puebla-better known as Cinco de Mayo.

By Jim Williams

Albuquerque, NM – Fifty four years of congressional seniority are about to evaporate in New Mexico it apparently helps to be rich to run for the state's 2nd Congressional District and Albuquerque moves to increase its bike friendliness but not in a hurry three stories a new non-profit independent news organization in New Mexico is following. KUNM's Jim Williams has more.