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By Evan Woodward

Las Cruces, NM – Yesterday the Dona Ana County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously in favor of a resolution intended to help resolve a violent land dispute in the Mexican Colonia of Lomas de Poleo, West of Ciudad Juarez. As KRWG's Evan Woodward reports the Commission is asking Governor Richardson, and New Mexico's two United States Senators for their immediate assistance.

By Sarina Turnbull

Las Cruces, New Mexico – The bureau of land management's resource advisory council was in Las Cruces this week to meet with Southern New Mexicans. KRWG's Sarina Turnbull has this report.

By Jim Williams

Santa Fe, NM – Governor Bill Richardson says the state's efforts to fight drunk driving are paying off. The governor said Friday that New Mexico's number of alcohol-related traffic fatalities has fallen to the lowest level in nineteen years. KUNM's Jim Williams has this report.

By Whitney Jones

Las Cruces, NM – Dona Ana county residents will get help paying for prescription drugs with the implementation of the state's first discount card program. As KRWG's Whitney Jones reports, residents, despite income or insurance status, can use the card.

By Callie French

Las Cruces, NM – Last year, the City of Las Cruces approved the Vistas at Presidio annexation despite heavy opposition. Now, the development agreement signed by the State Land Office and Solo Investments, owned by local developer Phillip Phillipou, is at the center of controversy. As KRWG's Callie French reports, the State Attorney General recently stated that certain portions of the agreement are not authorized by state law.

By Whitney Jones

Las Cruces,NM – March 4th is not only a big day for presidential candidates, but also for local public official hopefuls in El Paso. As KRWG's Whitney Jones reports, voters will elect district judges, state representatives and even a United States Senator.

By Evan Woodward

Las Cruces, NM – Former President Bill Clinton appeared in El Paso, Texas last night during a rally for his wife, New York Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton. As KRWG's Evan Woodward reports, Clinton made the border city his last stop on a lengthy sweep through South Texas.

By Jessica Borchert

Las Cruces, NM – The international and Border programs at New Mexico State University held an international festival Saturday where over 20 countries were represented. Each country had a booth where they displayed different aspects of their culture. As KRWG's Jessica Borchert reports, the event was both educational and entertaining.

By Evan Woodward

Las Cruces, NM – Tuesday the Presidential Primaries held in four states could determine the winners of the Democratic and Republican nominations in this years election. Residents in Vermont and Rhode Island, along with those in the key states of Ohio and Texas will have a chance to cast their vote. KRWG's Evan Woodward spoke with NPR's Senior Washington Editor Ron Elving about the significance of Tuesday's results.

By Sarina Turnbull

Las Cruces, NM – Loaded weapons are currently prohibited in National Parks: However, United States Senator Tom Coburn of Oklahoma proposed legislation which would allow loaded weapons.

By Marco Grajeda

Las Cruces, NM – Wednesday, Governor Bill Richardson dispatched state police officers to Akela Flats in Luna County to block access to a high-stakes bingo parlor. Richardson says the Fort Sill Apache Tribe's proposed casino is illegal and says he was forced to take matter into his own hands. As KRWG's Marco Grajeda reports, the tribe's chairman accused Richardson of harassment and promised to take legal action.

By Callie French

Las Cruces, NM – Legislation approved in the United States House of Representatives Wednesday would remove a tax exemption on oil and gas companies---costing the industry nearly eighteen billion dollars in taxes. As KRWG's Callie French reports if the bill passes, those monies would now be invested in renewable energy.

By Evan Woodward

Las Cruces – Tuesday morning Catholic Priest, Father Bill Morton came before the Dona Ana County Board of Commissioners to discuss human rights issues on the United States/Mexico border; in a place called Lomas Del Poleo. As KRWG's Evan Woodward reports, the small agrarian community which sits just a mile South of Sunland Park, New Mexico finds itself at the center of a violent land dispute.

By Callie French

Las Cruces, NM – In recent weeks reports have surfaced of unidentified individuals on the New Mexico State University campus and in areas of Albuquerque impersonating Ronald McDonald Charity House Officials to sell illegitimate magazine subscriptions.

By Callie French

Las Cruces, NM – In August of 2007, President Bush Signed the Protect America Act which regarded more "modernized" methods of surveillance, like data monitoring, foreign and domestic wiretapping, internet communications and even disposable cell phones. The act came as an amendment to the foreign intelligence surveillance act, which was originally created in 1978.