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By Jodi Breisler

New Mexico Prepares For Global Warming

Las Cruces, NM – Last month, Governor Bill Richardson announced the ambitious goals to slow down climate change and reduce greenhouse gas emissions in New Mexico. Wednesday in Santa Fe, his Climate Change Advisory Group will meet for the first time. Jodi Breisler has this preview.

By Marco Grajeda

Border Watch Groups Spark Controversy

Las Cruces, NM – Border watch groups patrolling the southern border of the United States have sparked immense controversy, and are facing a barrage of accusations, particularly that they are racists. KRWG reporter Marco Grajeda investigates the conflict regarding the most recent border watch group created.

By Marco Grajeda

Las Cruces Man Killed During Police Chase

Las Cruces, NM – A high-speed pursuit early Monday morning culminated with an elderly Las Cruces resident dead and another man under arrest. KRWG's Marco Grajeda has this report.

By Marco Grajeda

Win For New Mexico Cattle Industry

Las Cruces, NM – New Mexico's cattle producers now have one less fee to cover when moving their cattle nationwide. KRWG's Marco Grajeda reports.

By Bob Mitchell

Dispute over Casino Job Fairs

Las Cruces, NM – Jemez Pueblo and art dealer Jerry Peters of Santa Fe will provide casino career information fairs in Dona Ana County Saturday and Monday . As Bob Mitchell reports this announcement has brought out the anti-casino people to once again condemn the idea of a casino in Anthony.

By Associated Press

Good News for Cannon

Albuquerque (AP) – Cannon Air Force Base could benefit by the Base Closure and Realignment Commission's vote to study the possible closure of a naval air station in Virginia. KRWG's Marco Grajeda delivers AP news from around the region.

By Associated Press

Portion of Otero Mesa Leased

Santa Fe (AP) – The Bureau of Land Management leased a portion of Otero Mesa to a Roswell oil and gas company for the starting bid of two dollars an acre. KRWG's Marco Grajeda delivers AP news from around the region.

By Bob Mitchell

NMSU Fails at Recruitment and Retention

Las Cruces, NM – The President of the New Mexico State University Board of Regents says the University has failed miserably when it comes to student recruitment and retention. Bob Mitchell has this report.

By Associated Press

Democrats Hope to Turn Plastic Into Gold

Albuquerque (Ap) – The New Mexico Democratic Party plans to make money by creating its own credit card. KRWG's Marco Grajeda delivers AP news from around the region.

By Associated Press

Oil and Gas Company Eyeing Otero Mesa

Santa Fe (AP) – The Bureau of Land Management gave preliminary permission to a New Mexico oil and gas company to test two gas wells in Otero Mesa. KRWG's Marco Grajeda delivers AP news from around the region.

By Marco Grajeda

West Nile Attacks New Mexico

Las Cruces, NM – West Nile Virus attacks New Mexicans for the first time this year. As KRWG's Marco Grajeda reports, a representative for the department of health says residents in the area should be cautious.

By Marco Grajeda

Changes to Noise Ordinance

Las Cruces, NM – Modifications to the controversial Las Cruces Noise Ordinance go into effect this week. As KRWG's Marco Grajeda reports several clauses were changed.

By Marco Grajeda

Las Cruces Man Will Represent New Mexico

Las Cruces, NM – A Las Cruces man is one of twelve Americans selected to participate in a disabilities conference in Asia. KRWG reporter Marco Grajeda has more.

By Marco Grajeda

AUTHORITIES COMBAT DWI'S

Las Cruces, NM – Several agencies across the state are participating in an operation to apprehend drunken motorists during the holiday weekend. KRWG's Marco Grajeda has the report.

By Associated Press

LETTER MAY SAVE CANNON AFB

Washinton D.C. (AP)_ – New Mexico Congressional delegates are optimistic about a letter sent to Defense Secretary Rumsfeld questioning the decision to close Cannon Air Force Base. KRWG's Marco Grajeda delivers AP news from around the region.