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2:40 pm
Fri April 15, 2005

Fort Bliss Prepares for New Troops' Arrival

Las Cruces, NM – El Paso leaders are getting ready for the arrival of an additional 400 troops at Fort Bliss this summer. Stephan Apodaca delivers news from around the region.

Regional
2:36 pm
Wed April 13, 2005

Man Arrested in Murder of WNMU Athlete

Las Cruces, NM – Police in Tucson have arrested a man who allegedly shot and killed a Western New Mexico University football player. Stephan Apodaca delivers news from around the state.

Regional
2:26 pm
Wed April 13, 2005

Cigarette Smuggler Sentenced

Las Cruces, NM – A Sunland Park man has been sentenced to prison for his role in a multi-million-dollar cigarette-smuggling operation. Featured in the morning newscast with Carrie Hamblen.

Regional
4:08 pm
Tue April 12, 2005

County Commission Mum on Proposed Casino

Las Cruces, NM – The Dona Ana County Commission has been taking heat on its plans to discuss the proposed casino in Anthony behind closed doors. But as Bob Mitchell reports, the commission decided not to discuss the casino after all.

Regional
12:33 pm
Tue April 12, 2005

County Prisoner was Strangled, Medical Investigator Says

Las Cruces, NM – The Office of the State Medical Investigator has determined that strangulation caused the death of a Dona Ana County Detention Center inmate. Stephan Apodaca reports.

Regional
12:28 pm
Tue April 12, 2005

City to Continue Curbside Recycling Program

Las Cruces, NM – Las Cruces city officials announced plans to continue the city's curbside recycling program, despite poor participation. KRWG's Lindsey Bilovesky reports.

Regional
12:35 pm
Mon April 11, 2005

NMSU Seeking New Police Chief

Las Cruces, NM – New Mexico State University is conducting a national search for a new police chief. Stephan Apodaca reports.

Regional
11:40 am
Thu April 7, 2005

Domenici: NM Ideal for Air Force Training

Las Cruces, NM – U.S. Sen. Pete Domenici (R) recently told officials from the U.S. Air Force that New Mexico would be a great training ground for the next generation of fighter pilots. KRWG's Stephan Apodaca reports.

Regional
11:14 am
Thu April 7, 2005

Tuition Increasing at Western NM University

Las Cruces, NM – As KRWG's Stephan Apodaca reports, the cost of attending Western New Mexico University is on the rise.

Regional
11:09 am
Thu April 7, 2005

Record Spring Runoff Predicted

Las Cruces, NM – The National Weather Service says a wet winter has set New Mexico up for the best spring runoff in a decade. Stephan Apodaca reports.

Regional
4:45 pm
Fri April 1, 2005

Bingaman Announces Border-Security Initiatives

Las Cruces, NM – Sen. Jeff Bingaman has announced new border-security initiatives to be implemented by the Department of Homeland Security. As KRWG's Cynthia Grajeda reports, the program's success depends, in part, on the involvement of border-area ranchers.

Regional
4:15 pm
Fri April 1, 2005

Governor Creates Office to Fund Religious Initiatives

Las Cruces, NM – Gov. Richardson has announced the creation of a new office that will use public money to fund faith-based initiatives. Stephan Apodaca reports.

Regional
4:51 pm
Thu March 31, 2005

Bingaman Briefed on Regional Water Projects

Las Cruces, NM – Sen. Jeff Bingaman was recently briefed on various water consortiums and water projects that are taking place - not only in New Mexico, but also in other states and in Mexico. Bob Mitchell has this report.

Regional
12:27 pm
Thu March 31, 2005

Putting a Face on Homelessness

Las Cruces, NM – An NMSU student is attempting to make southern New Mexico aware of the homeless through a documentary photo project. KRWG's Carrie Hamblen reports.

Regional
12:24 pm
Thu March 31, 2005

State Physician Critical of Abstinence-Only Sex Education

Las Cruces, NM – A state public-health physician says abstinence-only sex education downplays the effectiveness of contraceptives. KRWG's Carrie Hamblen reports.

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