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By Evan Woodward

Las Cruces, NM – The Dona Ana County Commission unanimously passed a resolution this afternoon which authorizes the use of nine acres of County land to house displaced Hatch families. As KRWG's Evan Woodward reports, the Federal Emergency Management Agency will work with the County to set up the community.

By Evan Woodward

Las Cruces, NM – During the New Mexico State University Board of Regents meeting Friday, Regent Bob Gallagher responded to the lawsuit filed by the American Civil Liberties Union on behald of three former NMSU football players.

By Evan Woodward

Las Cruces, NM – This morning New Mexico State University President Michael Martin announced that he will be traveling to Washington D.C. to discuss the possibility of the university's involvement with rebuilding Iraq.

By Lacey Daniell

Las Cruces, NM – Inmates fled the Dona Ana County Detention Center in orderly two by two lines this Thursday afternoon. As KRWG's Lacey Daniell reports, this was all part of an evacuation drill to train officers for emergencies such as fires, bomb threats and more.

By Yasmin Pi?on

Las Cruces, NM – The New Mexico State University's men's basketball team will head to Canada for an exhibition tournament before beginning the 2006 season. As KRWG's Yasmin Pinon reports, the team is excited to take the trip.

By Lacey Daniell

Las Cruces, NM – Thursday, Aug. 31, marked the third year anniversary of the murder of New Mexico State University graduate student Katie Sepich. As KRWG's Lacey Daniell reports, Sepich's parents continue to plead for answers to their daughters unsolved murder.

By Lacey Daniell

Las Cruces, NM – United States Senator Pete Domenici was on the New Mexico State University campus recently to speak on the importance of education in America. As KRWG's Lacey Daniell reports, Domenici was speaking for NMSU's newly established Garrey E. and Katherine T. Carruthers seminar series in economic development.

By Whitney Jones

Las Cruces, NM – Last week, Pluto was renamed a dwarf planet, leaving our Milky Way with only eight planets. Pluto was discovered by, Clyde W. Tombough, a well known local astronomer. As KRWG's, Whitney Jones reports, several people were shocked by the recent change, but none the more than the members of the Unitarian Universalist Church.

Las Cruces, NM – The United States Census Bureau released a study today ranking New Mexico fourth in the nation for poverty. According to the report seventeen point two percent of residents live below the poverty line in New Mexico. Research Director for New Mexico Voices For Children, and former Economist, Gerry Bradley says it's mostly the rural areas of the state that are suffering.

By Lacey Daniell

Las Cruces, NM – Bars and restaurants in New Mexico will be given fewer opportunities to make mistakes come October 15. As KRWG's Lacey Daniell reports, Governor Bill Richardson announced this month that he's tightening liquor regulations in an effort to reduce drunk driving and other liquor related offenses.

By Evan Woodward

Las Cruces, NM – New Mexico Secretary of State Rebecca Vigil Giron will speak at White Sands Missile Range today in support of women's equality day. As KRWG's Evan Woodward reports, Vigil Giron will discuss some of the struggles facing women in American Society.

By Evan Woodward

Las Cruces, NM – New Mexico Secretary of State Rebecca Vigil Giron will speak at White Sands Missile Range Friday in support of Women's Equality Day. As KRWG's Evan Woodward reports, Vigil Giron will discuss some of the struggles facing women in American society.

By Lacey Daniell

Las Cruces, NM – This summer rearranging and lay-offs were brought up at a New Mexico State University Board of Regents meeting. As KRWG's Lacey Daniell reports, the enrollment driven formula the New Mexico Legislature bases funding on may be the reason.

By Evan Woodward

Las Cruces, NM – The City of Las Cruces announced two new water projects it's going to build with the help of the New Mexico land office this morning. As KRWG's Evan Woodward reports one project will help retain storm waters and prevent flooding on the East Mesa.

By Evan Woodward

Las Cruces, NM – The Las Cruces City Council passed a resolution Monday to accept ownership of the historic Amador Hotel from Dona Ana County.