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By Jodi Breisler

Las Cruces, NM – Las Crucen Dinny Bomberg is headed for Peru on Friday. As we learned from Part I, she's on a mission honoring her daughter Becky, who died there three years ago. Through "The Becky Fund", Bomberg brings desperately needed school supplies to the poorest Peruvian children who live in the Andes. In this second of a three part series, KRWG's Jodi Breisler speaks with Bomberg about the poverty and need that Becky Pritchard and now her mother are working against.

By Jodi Breisler

Las Cruces, NM – Las Crucen Dinny Bomberg is heading for Peru on Friday. Not to visit the seaside or Incan ruins at Machu Picchu. Instead, she is on a mission in the name of her daughter, Becky, who died there three years ago. Through "The Becky Fund", Bomberg brings desperately needed school supplies to the poorest of Peruvian children who live in the Andes mountains. In this first of a three-part series, KRWG's Jodi Breisler introduces you to Bomberg and her daughter, Becky Pritchard.

By Yasmin Pinon

Las Cruces, NM – New Mexico State University's Pagan Student Union says it's fundraising to raise enlightenment and tolerance on campus. As KRWG's Yasmin Pinon reports, the Union is currently washing cars and selling baked goods to fund it's spiritual enlightenment lecture on Earth Day.

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.