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By Whitney Jones

Las Cruces, NM – Most New Mexicans who filed a 2008 tax return will receive a rebate next month as part of the federal government's Stimulus Package. As KRWG's Whitney Jones reports, a New Mexico State University professor thinks a bigger package with more money is needed.

By Evan Woodward

Las Cruces, NM – Two New Mexico State University faculty members continue to work and represent the school even after being reassigned last month following allegations of sexual harassment and racial discrimination. As KRWG's Evan Woodward reports, others are now alleging retaliation because they spoke out against the two.

By Callie French

Las Cruces, NM – NEW MEXICO UNITED STATES SENATOR JEFF BINGAMAN IS PUSHING BIPARTISAN LEGISLATION TO REDUCE THE NATION'S HIGH SCHOOL DROP OUT RATE. IF APPROVED, BINGAMAN SAYS THE GRADUATION PROMISE ACT, OR G-P-A, WOULD SET ASIDE TWO AND A HALF BILLION DOLLARS ANNUALLY TO REFORM THE NATIONS STRUGGLING HIGH SCHOOLS.

By Whitney Jones

Las Cruces, NM – New Mexico State University held the J. Paul Taylor Social Justice Symposium. This year's theme was "Justice for Immigrants." One panel discussion focused on the public's response to media reports on immigration. As KRWG's Whitney Jones reports, most of the response is negative.

By Sarina Turnbull

Las Cruces, New Mexico – Tuesday, Otero County voters approved a 5-million dollar bond to benefit New Mexico State University-Alamogordo campus. A large portion of the money from the bonds will go towards a proposed new trade program at the University.

By Evan Woodward

Las Cruces, NM – Voters within the Las Cruces Public Schools District will have a chance Tuesday to vote on a three-mil levy intended to help the district restructure its bond debt. As KRWG's Evan Woodward reports, the district wants to stretch the debt over an additional two years in order to free up money without raising taxes.

By Marco Grajeda

Las Cruces, NM – Today, over four thousand people marched across several miles of Desert Terrain at White Sands Missile Range, during the Bataan Memorial Death March. KRWG's Marco Grajeda has more.

By Marco Grajeda

Las Cruces, NM – Gilardi and Co, LLC, a law firm based out of San Rafael, California, is preparing a civil lawsuit against the Dona Ana County Adult and Juvenile Detention Centers. The suit claims several inmates many of whom were Mexican nationals were subjected to illegal strip searches. As KRWG's Marco Grajeda reports, in an effort to find possible victims, the firm has asked the Mexican Government for help.

By Marco Grajeda

Las Cruces, NM – The New Mexico Military Base Planning Commission, chaired by Lieutenant Governor Dianne Denish, held its first meeting of the year today in Las Cruces. The fourteen member board was first created in response to an announcement by the Department of Defense that it planned to cut base capacity nationwide, in order to save money. KRWG's Marco Grajeda has the details.

By Marco Grajeda

Las Cruces, NM – Monday evening, the Town of Mesilla's Board of Trustees voted to keep Marshal Angelo Vega at his current position for the time being. Two weeks ago, Mayor Michael Cadena dismissed Vega, amid controversy, just shy of his one year anniversary. That same week, Vega was placed on indefinite paid administrative leave, pending a final decision by the board. KRWG's Marco Grajeda was at yesteday's meeting and has this report.

By Whitney Jones

Las Cruces, NM – The City of Las Cruces in collaboration with Las Cruces Public Schools and New Mexico Attorney General Gary King's office introduced a new internet safety initiative called Click Right. As KRWG's Whitney Jones reports,the plan in meant to protect kids from online predators

By Marco Grajeda

Las Cruces, NM – Wednesday, the Las Cruces city council broke ground for what will be the local government's new headquarters. As KRWG's Marco Grajeda reports, the three story, 117, 000 square foot structure, which will house all the city council offices, is being touted as state-of-the-art and eco-friendly.

By Callie French

Las Cruces, NM – New Mexico State University students are preparing for Spring Break which begins Thursday. For many university students the time of will mean a temporary escape from Las Cruces the preferred destination usually is Mexico. However, as KRWG's Callie French reports, there is a definite decline in NMSU spring breakers traveling south of the border this year due to increased reports in increased drug violence.

By Callie French

Las Cruces, NM – This week, the seventh annual Vagina Monologues was performed at the campus of New Mexico State University. The monologues, originally produced by a sexual and physical abuse victim, were created to help women talk about their bodies and attempt to reduce the prevalence of violence against women.

By Whitney Jones

Las Cruces, NM – At the end of February, New Mexico State University released a Request for Proposal, or RFP, asking for offers from companies interested in managing and operating the bookstore on campus--essentially outsourcing it. As KRWG's, Whitney Jones reports, several students and staff at the university worry about how saying so long to NMSU's bookstore will affect the campus.