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By Elaine Baumgartel

Albuquerque, NM – State lawmakers are gearing up for a full senate vote on domestic partnership legislation this week, and as KUNM's Elaine Baumgartel reports, many are wondering what New Mexicans really think about the issue...

By Jim Williams

Santa Fe, NM – It was another slow day for ethics bills in a state Senate committee Wednesday. While eleven major ethics bills were on the agenda, none were heard. But as KUNM's Jim Williams reports from the capitol, the full Senate did address a major corruption bill.

By Marco Grajeda

Las Cruces, NM – An insurance reform bill, included in Governor Bill Richardson's Health Care Reform package, cleared a key committee this week. As KRWG's Marco Grajeda reports, the proposed legislation now heads to house floor for further debate.

By Marco Grajeda

Las Cruces, NM – The City of Las Cruces will get close to three-hundred thousand dollars from the Department of Housing and Urban Development, for enhancements to low and moderate income neighborhoods. As KRWG's Marco Grajeda reports, the funding was included in the recently signed stimulus bill.

By Evan Woodward

Las Cruces, NM – The United States Senate voted 62 to 34 yesterday to debate a bill which would give the District of Columbia representation in the House of Representatives. KRWG's Evan Woodward spoke with New Mexico's Senior Senator, Jeff Bingaman about the bill.

By Evan Woodward

By Marco Grajeda

Las Cruces, NM – The thousands of people, who commute daily between El Paso and Las Cruces, may get a new mode of public transportation in the near future. As KRWG's Marco Grajeda reports, transportation officials are considering the possibility of connecting the two cities with a commuter rail system.

By Evan Woodward

Las Cruces, NM – The Humane Society of Southern New Mexico will donate $5,000 this morning to the Dona Ana County Spay and Neuter Action Program, or SNAP. KRWG's Evan Woodward reports.

By Evan Woodward

Las Cruces, NM – Las Cruces Crime Stoppers is offering a reward of $1,000 for information leading to the arrest of those involved in a late December theft of more than 5 tons of pecans, near Hatch. KRWG's Evan Woodward has the details.

By Evan Woodward

Las Cruces, NM – Las Cruces Mayor Ken Miyagishima delivered the State of the City Address this afternoon at City Hall. As KRWG's Evan Woodward reports, during his second address the Mayor focused on the economic challenges facing Las Cruces.

By Marco Grajeda

Las Cruces, NM – The Las Cruces Metropolitan Planning Organization will host a series of open house meetings, this week and early next month, to discuss the region's long-term transportation plans. KRWG's Marco Grajeda has the details.

By Marco Grajeda

Las Cruces, NM – This year's Tour of the Gila bike race will NOT be canceled after all, thanks to an outpouring of support from cyclists, businesses and community members. KRWG's Marco Grajeda has this report.

By KRWG News

Las Cruces, NM – Glen Cerny speaks with Senator Steve Fischmann(D) District 37. Watch "Your Legislators" during the legislative session on KRWG-TV Sunday at 9am and Monday at 6:30pm. You may also listen to the program Saturday nights at 5pm on 90.7fm and online here at www.krwgfm.org

By Evan Woodward

Las Cruces, NM – Last week the Executive Director of Spaceport America, Steve Landeene stopped by the KRWG-FM studios to speak with Evan Woodward about the latest developments in the Spaceport America project.

By Fernando R Zamarr?n

Las Cruces, NM –
Free healthcare might sound foreign, to many Americans, but a Las Cruces clinic welcomes several people each week without charging them a penny. Thanks to state, local, and private funding, the Saint Luke's Healthcare Clinic provides free, life-saving services to anyone seeking medical attention.
KRWG's Fernando Zamarr n has this report.

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