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By Michael Sears

El Paso, TX – A new exhibition at Chamizal National Memorial in El Paso details hardships Latinos have endured to be successful in America. The Garza Family was among the many featured individuals. In this second piece of his series on the exhibit, KRWG's Michael Sears talks with the family and uncovers the struggles they have overcome.

By Andrew Wayner

Las Cruces, NM – In the early 1970's, Las Cruces was a comedy hub. As KRWG's Drew Wayner reports, the city is ready to laugh again.

By Michael Sears

El Paso, TX – The Chamizal National Memorial is hosting Our Journeys/ Our Stories: Portraits of Latino Achievement. KRWG's Michael Sears sends this audio postcard. This is the first piece in a series.

By Amanda Grube

Las Cruces, NM – Would you like some vino when your dog starts to whine? Well, that's what you'll find at a Dona Ana County Humane Society Yappy Hour. KRWG's Amanda Grube sends this audio postcard.

By Yasmin Pinon

Las Cruces, NM – More Audio From the Redressing In-Justice Community Dressmaking.

By Lily Olivas

By Jodi Breisler

Las Cruces, NM – Las Crucen Dinny Bomberg is heading for Peru tomorrow. As heard in Parts I and II, 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 of Peruvian children who live in the Andes. In this third part of the series, KRWG's Jodi Breisler speaks with Bomberg about the great blessings and challenges she finds in continuing her daughter's work.

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.