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By Evan Woodward

Las Cruces, NM – Las Cruces City Hall was filled to capacity Monday night, as a standing room only crowd awaited the decision on the proposed annexation of land for the Vista Rancho Subdivision. As KRWG's Evan Woodward reports after nearly four hours of discussion and comments, the council moved to table the ordinance.

By Marco Grajeda

Las Cruces, NM – A consistent population growth of around twenty percent along with an increase in new telephone numbers is forcing New Mexico to adopt a new area code, in order to cope with the additional lines. Now, Public Regulation Commissioners are visiting constituents, to figure out who will get the new 575 area code. As KRWG's Marco Grajeda reports, a proposed geographic split may divide New Mexicans, and PRC commissioner Shirley Baca says the southern half could have to make the change.

By Michael Sears

Dona Ana, NM – Area residents will have a chance to ask questions and comment on construction work being done on interstate 25 near the Dona Ana interchange during a public meeting 6 p.m. Tuesday at Dona Ana Elementary school.

New Mexico Department of Transportation Project Manager Gilbert Clemente says the meeting will allow the public to preview what bridge construction remains.

By Lily Olivas

Las Cruces – On Thursday, the Border Fair Housing and Economic Justice Center organization, together with representatives from the National Community Reinvestment Coalition, announced the opening of its new office in Las Cruces.

The agency first opened its doors in El Paso in 2004. Since then, they have fought for fair housing and fair lending in their community.

KRWG's Lily Olivas spoke with executives to find out how the new office will help the Las Cruces area.

By Lily Olivas

Las Cruces – New Mexico state legislators recently approved a financial package increasing salaries for state police officers.

KRWG's Lily Olivas spoke with officials to find out how the raises have already affected the department.

By Michael Sears

Las Cruces, NM – The New Mexico Department of Transportation held a public meeting Thursday to discuss construction at the intersectiong of Del Rey Blvd. and U.S. 70.

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.