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By Yasmin Pi?on

Las Cruces, NM – The dog population at the Dona Ana County Humane Society explodes every summer. This year's no different as more and more dogs arrive as temperatures heat up. KRWG's Yasmin Pinon reports.

By Yasmin Pi?on

Las Cruces, NM – Unfilled job openings at the Southern New Mexico Correctional Facility continue to create staff shortage troubles and increased problems with the housed inmates. KRWG's Yasmin Pinon digs into details with the president of the facility's workers' union

By Marco Grajeda

Las Cruces, NM – As world leaders are tuned to the rising tension in the Middle East the U.S. Senate approved its version of the 2007 Homeland Security Appropriations Bill. It includes over 32-billion dollars in spending for the Department of Homeland Security. As KRWG's Marco Grajeda reports, that's 1.4 billion dollars more than last year.

By Evan Woodward

Las Cruces, NM – Yesterday the Las Cruces City Council unanimously passed a resolution, selecting land on the west side of the New Mexico State University campus as the desired site fot the new Las Cruces Center. As KRWG's Evan Woodward reports the council must now enter into negotiations with NMSU before construction can begin.

By Lacey Daniell

Las Cruces, NM – Around 15 boys and girls of all ages and their families braved 100-degree heat for a track meet at the Field of Dreams this week. As KRWG's Lacey Daniell reports, the Las Cruces All-Comers Track Meet invites people of different ages to participate in events such as the 200 meter dash, long jump and a 400 meter relay.

By Lacey Daniell

Las Cruces, NM – Soda bottles soared and kids cheered Friday as they spent an afternoon launching homemade rockets at New Mexico State University. As KRWG's Lacey Daniell reports, 170 students in 6-9 grade participated in an academically intensive program called the Pre-Freshman Engineering Program, or PREP.

By Lily Olivas

Las Cruces, NM – The New Mexico Boys School located in Springer, New Mexico, will be closing its doors by the end of this year.

As KRWG's Lily Olivas reports, state legislators met today in Las Cruces to discuss the fate of the 75 boys still housed at this facility.

By Evan Woodward

Las Cruces, NM – Dona Ana County is using a million dollar grant to connect the county's health care agencies via the web. As KRWG's Evan Woodward reports, members of the public were able to see a presentation on the new system at a public forum held Friday morning.

By Evan Woodward

Las Cruces, NM – Earlier this week the Dona Ana County Commission voted to oppose the annexation of 210 acres of land between El Camino Real and Elks Drive. However, as KRWG's Evan Woodward reports many affected residents came to the county meeting to oppose the annexation.

By Marco Grajeda

Las Cruces, NM – Non-profit representatives, community leaders and southern New Mexico residents raised housing concerns with New Mexico Mortgage Finance Authority directors. They met with MFA personnel this week in Las Cruces as part of a statewide listening tour. As KRWG's Marco Grajeda reports, the main concern for the attendees is finding affordable housing.

By Yasmin Pi?on

Las Cruces, NM – While many are students are on their summer break, 133 pre-schoolers through pre-teens have been filling class rooms at Columbia Elementary School, where they are improving their English and other skills while attending the "Summer Migrant Program." As KRWG's Yasmin Pinon reports, today is the final day for the students.

By Evan Woodward

Las Cruces, NM – Dona Ana County has lost almost ten thousand dollas in interest money this year, due to untimely wire transfers of county investments. As KRWG's Evan Woodward reports, commissioners are scrutinizing County Treasurer Jim Schoonover for the transfer mistakes, and other investment decisions.

By Michael Sears

Las Cruces, NM – In May, President Bush announced a border security plan dubbed Operation Jumpstart. It includes stationing National Guard troops along the U.S. - Mexico border. National Guard troops from across the nation are now assisting Border Patrol officers along New Mexico's international border.

By Yasmin Pi?on

Las Cruces – Las Cruces Police Department has arrested two men for separate charges.

By Yasmin Pi?on

Las Cruces – Las Crucen Sarah Rogers is excited for the opportunity to move to Boston. More so, than the average American because for four years, she didn't have the right to go anywhere at all. KRWG's Yasmin Pinon met Rogers the first time she told her story in public.