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By Lily Olivas

Las Cruces, NM – New Mexico State University students are in Sweden right now, receiving an award for the work their Rotaract Club is doing in a Juarez Neighborhood. As KRWG's Lily Olivas reports, the Rotaract Club is working with a sewing co-op of women in Ciudad Juarez.

By Evan Woodward

Las Cruces, NM – President Bush was in Artesia today to tour the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center for U.S. Border Patrol Agents. As KRWG's Evan Woodward reports the President says there will be a compromise between the Senate and the House in shaping the new immigration bill.

By Michael Sears

Las Cruces, NM – Two Democratic candidates will face off in Tuesday's primary for the Distric 5 Public Regulations Commssion seat. The PRC regulates public utilities, telecommunication and insurance companies to ensure a fair rate and efficient service for consumers. A businessman and native New Mexican is running against the incumbent chair holder.

By Evan Woodward

Las Cruces, NM – Last night local residents came to Las Cruces High School to meet the four finalists in the running for superintendent of Las Cruces Public Schools. As KRWG's Evan Woodward reports there were many concerns raised by those in attendance.

By Michael Sears

Las Cruces, NM – Two Democratic hopefuls for state land commissioner will face off in the June 6th primary. Both men have prior experience with the Bureau of Land Management.

By Marco Grajeda

Las Cruces, NM – Three Republican Candidates are competing to be their party's candidate for the District 5 seat of the Public Regulation Commission. The PRC Oversees and regulates public utilities, telecommunications and insurance companies to ensure they're giving consumers a fair rate and efficient service. As KRWG's Marco Grajeda reports, the three candidates for the GOP ticket are a stockbroker from T or C, a former Teamster President and a Dona Ana County Commissioner.

By Michael Sears

Las Cruces, NM – Three Republican candidates are competing to be their parties candidate for the District Five Seats of the Public Regulation Commission. The PRC oversees and regulates public utilities, telecommunication and insurance companies to ensure they provide consumers a fair rate and efficient service. As KRWG's Michael Sears reports, Earl Greer is a stockbroker from T or C.

By Evan Woodward

Las Cruces, NM – Wednesday pharmaceutical company Pfeizer announced it's donating 3.5 million dollars to ten community health centers along the U.S. Mexican Border. The company has formed what it calls The Alliance for a Healthy Border with sixteen health centers in both nations. As KRWG's Evan Woodward reports, the money will be used specifically for diabetes prevention and awareness.

By Michael Sears

Las Cruces, NM – A profile of Lem Martinez, one of three Democrats vying to be the state's next attorney general.

By Michael Sears

Las Cruces, NM – Profile of Gary King, who faces Geno Zamora and Lem Martinez in the attorney general Democratic primary June 6.

By Jodi Breisler

Mesilla, NM – Fifth graders at Mesilla Elementary School ended their school year in a standing room only auditorium. This wasn't the usual graduation ceremony in front of family and friends. As KRWG's Jodi Breisler reports, 75 students created a bridge to their pre-teen years, with a promise to remain healthy and not succumb to peer pressure in the undiscovered world of middle school.

By Evan Woodward

Las Cruces, NM – TUESDAY MORNING THE DONA ANA COUNTY COMMISSION UNANIMOUSLY VOTED TO BAN THE SALE OF CERTAIN KINDS OF FIREWORKS THROUGHOUT THE COUNTY FOR THIRTY DAYS. AS KRWG'S EVAN WOODWARD REPORTS SEVERE DROUGHT CONDITIONS HAVE RAISED FIRE DANGER STATEWIDE.

By Lily Olivas

Las Cruces, NM – San Ysidro is known as the patron saint of farmers and ranchers. According to legend, he was a poor Spanish farmer who spent his time praying rather than plowing his fields. To reward him for his faith, God sent him an angel to help with the plowing. KRWG's Lily Olivas was recently at the Farm and Ranch Heritage Museum for the 7th annual Fiesta de San Ysidro, which was kicked off with a ceremony to bless the fields.

By Evan Woodward

Las Cruces, NM – SATURDAY MORNING FIVE HOMES IN LAS CRUCES WERE DEDICATED TO THEIR NEW OWNERS BY MESILLA VALLEY HABITAT FOR HUMANITY. AS KRWG'S EVAN WOODWARD REPORTS THE HOMES WERE BUILT WITH MUCH MORE THAN JUST RAW MATERIALS.

By Scott Brown

Las Cruces, NM – As the spring semester came to a close at New Mexico State University composition students had to prepare the music for their final recital. As KRWG's Scott Brown reports, the event is the second to last recital where Composition Majors showcase their musical projects.