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By J.D. Benavidez

Las Cruces, NM – Tennis, Pool, Shuffleboard... just a few of the dozens of sports area senior citizens are competing in at the Senior Olympics. Winners will go to the state competition in Albuquerque and maybe even nationals. But as KRWG's J.D. Benavidez reports, is it really about the winning?

By Danielle Goodman

Las Cruces, NM – Confusion broke out on New Mexico State University campus this morning. Hundreds of students and faculty were puzzled as university police officials evacuated and directed them to the east and south side of campus. KRWG's Danielle Goodman was at the scene.

By Michael Sears

Las Cruces – The Dona Ana County Sheriff's Department is considering a switch in its emergency dispatch provider. KRWG's Michael Sears has this report.

By Marco Grajeda

Las Cruces, NM – Hundreds of boot wearing, lasso sporting cowboys and cowgirls showed their skills this weekend roping cattle to raise money for cancer. The treasurer for the group, known as Cowboys for Cancer, just announced that over $120, 000 were raised topping last year's amount. KRWG's Marco Grajeda was at the charitable event in the Las Cruces area and has this audio postcard.

By Anca Gradinaru

Columbus, NM – The Governors of New Mexico and Chihuahua opened a new museum dedicated to the Mexican Revolution in the area of Columbus, New Mexico. The Museum located at Pancho Villa State Park is designed to promote education and tourism in both New Mexico and Chihuahua. But as KRWG's Anca Gradinaru reports, it's costing New Mexico two million dollars.

By Michael Sears

Las Cruces – Las Cruces Police are investigating an alleged assault by an impostor asserting to be an officer of the law. New Mexico State Police are also looking into two other claims of impostors. KRWG's Michael Sears has the story.

By Lily Olivas

Las Cruces – There are many things you can do to save money on cruise ship vacations. KRWG's Lily Olivas has the story.

By Michael Sears

Las Cruces – The 2007 fiscal year budget proposed by President Bush is drawing ire from a New Mexico senator. He says the budget will cut funds to programs aimed towards Hispanics. KRWG's Michael Sears has the story.

By Michael Sears

Las Cruces – New billboards may be banned in Las Cruces. Business and community leaders gathered at city hall Tuesday to discuss the future of billboards in city limits. KRWG's Michael Sears has the story.

By Marco Grajeda

Las Cruces, NM – State Engineer John D' Antonio was in Las Cruces Monday, jumpstarting an effort to regulate underground water use in the area. It's all part of a regulation issued two years ago by D' Antonio called the Metering Order. KRWG's Marco Grajeda has this report.

By Michael Sears

Las Cruces – Las Cruces Police say a man who opened fire on a church Sunday has been charged. KRWG's Michael Sears has the story.

By Michael Sears

Las Cruces – An open house and hearing regarding public concerns about possible expanded missile testing at White Sands Missile Range failed to attract the public. KRWG's Michael Sears has the story.

By Devin Neeley

Las Cruces, NM – Space travel in New Mexico has been hyped in recent months because of the X-Prize and recent allocation of money for the spaceport-- even though no facilities currently exist. As KRWG's Devin Neeley reports, New Mexico students are preparing for a future in space.

By Marco Grajeda

Las Cruces, NM – The state Investment Council approved multimillion-dollar-loans yesterday, to three movie companies that want to shoot in New Mexico. As KRWG's Marco Grajeda reports, a representative for the council says the state can only benefit from the investment.

By Michael Sears

Las Cruces – New Mexico State University officials announced this week that they have provided local food vendors in Frenger Food Court with the oppurtunity to stay two more years. KRWG's Michael Sears has the story.