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By Marco Grajeda

Las Cruces, NM – The supposed victim of identity theft in Las Cruces turned out to be the identity thief himself according to the Dona Ana County Sherriff's Department. KRWG's Marco Grajeda has the details.

By Marco Grajeda

Las Cruces, NM – The latest unemployment rate in Las Cruces dropped slightly during a one month period thanks to the addition of hundreds of new jobs while the state's jobless rate remained steady. KRWG's Marco Grajeda has more.

By Melissa Aguilera

Las Cruces, NM – The nation's struggling economy may tempt many people to dip into their 401-k retirement funds, but as KRWG'S Melissa Aguilera reports investment experts say that's not a good idea.

By Melissa Aguilera

Las Cruces, NM – The holiday season is quickly coming to a end and that means many Christmas trees will be kicked to the curb. KRWG's Melissa Aguilera reports on how residents can say good-bye to their tree and help the environment.

By Evan Woodward

Las Cruces, NM – Today Mesilla Valley Hospice announced the completion of their "Continuing the Dream" capital campaign which helped finance a 28,000 square foot expansion of their facilities in Las Cruces. As KRWG's Evan Woodward reports, the expansion will allow the group to serve more patients.

By Marco Grajeda

Las Cruces, NM – A smoke detector alerted a family of a fire burning inside their Las Cruces home Sunday morning. KRWG's Marco Grajeda has this report

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Las Cruces, NM – Officials at the New Mexico Department of Transportation and local law enforcement have reopened New Mexico 90, between Lordsburg and Silver City.

The road had been closed to both eastbound and westbound traffic due to snow pack and icy conditions.

However, motorists without four wheel drive vehicles or tire chains are encouraged to use alternate routes.

By Marco Grajeda

Las Cruces, NM – New Mexico will likely experience two more years of tough economic times according to a recent report. KRWG's Marco Grajeda has this report

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Las Cruces, NM – New Mexico 90 between Lordsburg and Silver City has been closed due to weather conditions.

The New Mexico Department of Transportation reports the road is snow packed and icy. The state agency recommends motorists use an alternate route until further notice.

By Gary Worth

Las Cruces, NM – You probably recall your parents telling you to clean your plate at dinnertime. Well, it turns out that may NOT be very good advise. The conclusion is the result of research done by Collin Payne -- a marketing professor at New Mexico State University who says telling children to clean their plate may cause them to have poor eating habits and lead to obesity. KRWG's Gary Worth has more on the study.

By Charles Comer

Las Cruces, NM – It's commonly called cutting--however, It's just one form of the behavioral disorder self mutilation--and as KRWG's Charles Comer reports, it's often only a sign of much deeper problems.

By Melissa Aguilera

Las Cruces, NM – Despite the nation's economic downturn Las Crucens aren't penny pinching this holiday season. With Christmas just a day away, many shoppers are filling stores across the city making their last minute purchases. KRWG's Melissa Aguilera has this report.

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Las Cruces, NM – Alamogordo Mayor Steve Brockett switched his party registration from Republican to Democratic on Tuesday.

The mayor who is up re-election in 2010 says he's never considered himself a liberal or a conservative.

In a press release, Brockett accused Republicans of not being open to working across party lines. He adds that Democrats have done a good job of bringing everyone together.

By Marco Grajeda

Las Cruces, NM – The long-term solution to the nation's current economic troubles and energy shortfalls is a greater investment in "Green energy" technologies, according to some experts. In New Mexico, economists are touting a number of financial benefits at the state and local level while environmental groups are highlighting its impact to global warming. KRWG's Marco Grajeda has this report.

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Las Cruces, NM – Strong winds are sweeping across southern New Mexico and west Texas this afternoon. According to the National Weather Service in El Paso, wind gusts tonight will reach sixty miles per hour.

The New Mexico Department of Transportation is reporting heavy winds on Interstate 10 From Arizona to the Texas state line which may affect driver visibility.