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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.

By Marco Grajeda

Las Cruces, NM – Firefighters are mopping up a blaze which was reported early this morning just south of Las Cruces. KRWG's Marco Grajeda has more.

By Evan Woodward

Las Cruces, NM – Yesterday, veteran New Mexico Senate Minority Whip Leonard Lee Rawson sent an email to his constituents conceding a fiercely contested race to his Democratic challenger Steve Fischmann. KRWG's Evan Woodward has this report.

By Marco Grajeda

Las Cruces, NM – This Tuesday, the New Mexico Chile Association asked the state legislature to approve a tax credit for farmers who harvest the state's staple crop. As KRWG's Marco Grajeda reports, the association says the incentive is needed to keep the industry from collapsing.

By Evan Woodward

Las Cruces, NM – Today the Dona Ana County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the implementation of a one-sixteenth percent gross receipts tax, which will fund improvements at the county detention center. KRWG's Evan Woodward has the details.