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By Evan Woodward

Las Cruces, NM – The Las Cruces Public Schools Board of Education unanimously upheld their decision to discharge Superintendent Sonia Diaz during a special meeting Monday night.

By Jodi Breisler

Las Cruces, NM – President Bush is giving his first State of the Union Address before a predominantly Democratic Congress. KRWG's Jodi Breisler spoke with NPR White House Correspondent Don Gonyea to get a preview of the significance of this year's Address and advice on what to be listening for.

By Charles Winiecki

Las Cruces, NM – As southern New Mexico and West Texas prepares for another blast of winter weather, agencies throughout the area are organizing resources to combat the possibility of icy and snow-packed roads. As KRWG's Charles Winiecki reports, officials are ready to respond to the forecasted weather conditions, but are asking motorists to stay off the roads if possible.

By Evan Woodward

Las Cruces, NM – New Mexico Economic Development Secretary, Rick Homans says he expects to break ground at Spaceport America by this time next year. Homans was in Las Cruces today to answer questions from three county commissions and their residents about the proposed spaceport. Dona Ana, Otero, and Sierra county commissioners were all on hand along with a number of area residents and representatives. As KRWG's Evan Woodward reports, some serious concerns were raised by local officials.

By Amanda Grube

1/10/07 – An informational public meeting was held in Las Cruces city hall yesterday/Tuesday to clear up confusion regarding the city's franchise agreement with El Paso Electric. In June, the electric utility company asked the Public Regulation Commission for an 18% rate increase for the citizens of Las Cruces. as KRWG's Amanda Grube reports, the city is planning an intervention with the PRC to fight the rate increase.

By Michael Sears

Las Cruces, NM – Southern New Mexicans seeking cancer treatment now have a local option. Tuesday was the grand opening of the University of New Mexico Cancer Center South at Memorial Medical Center in Las Cruces.

By Michael Sears

Las Cruces, NM – According to an annual report, New Mexico is seriously lags behind the nation in recycling. But one state organization says the report might be incomplete.

By Michael Sears

Las Cruces, NM – Holiday revelers in Las Cruces and El Paso have yet another option to get home safely this year - AAA is sponsoring the tipsy tow program. Pre-registration is not allowed. The phone number for the service is 1-800-AAA-HELP, or 222-4357.

By Lacey Daniell

Las Cruces, NM – The labor union at New Mexico State University filed formal changes with the school's labor board for illegally denying pay raises. As KRWG's Lacey Daniell reports, this includes NMSU janitors who are also worried about job security due to budget cutbacks in their department.

By Evan Woodward

Las Cruces, NM – In late November, a primary merger was signed between two mining company giants, Phelps Dodge and Freeport McMoran. If the merger goes through, the two would create the world's largest publicly traded copper company. As KRWG's Evan Woodward reports, this conjoining coule affect mining operations in Grant county, New Mexico.

By Matt Vann

Las Cruces, NM – NMSU is joining four other Universities to help Iraq develop it's agricultural economy. KRWG's Matt Vann looks into what that means.

By Charles Winiecki

12/15/06 – THIS FRIDAY, THE BOARD OF REGENTS MET AT NEW MEXICO STATE UNIVERSITY, ADOPTING A NEW MASTER PLAN FOR NMSU CAMPUSES. THIS NEW PLAN UPDATES ONE THAT WAS ORIGINALLY ADOPTED IN 1990 AND OUTLINES THE PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT AND LAND USE. THIS INCLUDES INFRASTRUCTURE, BUILDINGS AND TRANSPORTATION. WHILE THE BOARD ADOPTED THE NEW PLAN, NMSU SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT BEN WOODS SAYS NOTHING IS CONCRETE.

By Lacey Daniell

Las Cruces, NM – Horse drawn carriages with sleigh bells pulled fascinated Las Cruces residents through a maze of over 6,000 luminarias at the New Mexico State University Campus last Sunday evening. KRWG's Lacey Daniell sends this audio postcard.

By Evan Woodward

Las Cruces, NM – The Bureau of Land Management will hold an open forum meeting Tuesday night about the future of public lands in Dona Ana, Otero, and Sierra Counties.

By Jodi Breisler

Las Cruces, NM – Former CIA Director Gates is undergoing intense scrutiny in his bid to replace Donald Rumsfeld as Secretary of Defense. KRWG's Jodi Breisler spoke with NPR Senior National Correspondent Linda Wertheimer to put the hearings into context with the recent elections and Rumsfeld resignation.