Regional

By Vanessa Dabovich

Las Cruces, NM – The recent freeze Governor Bill Richardson has put on capital outlay projects around the state could have a major impact on rural water in southern New Mexico. KRWG's Vanessa Dabovich reports

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Truth or Consequences – A new military museum named after a state representative who is a military wife and mother will be dedicated and opened to the public on Veterans Day.

The opening next Wednesday will include a ribbon cutting ceremony and a tour of the museum.

Officials say the unanimous choice of the museum committee for the name was Rep. Dianne Miller Hamilton, a Republican who represents Grant and Sierra counties. She has supported the museum as well as numerous other veteran and military issues.

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Las Cruces – Dona Ana County's election supervisor has been appointed to the standards board of the U.S. Election Assistance Commission.

Bob Bartelsmeyer will serve on the board along with Secretary of State Mary Herrera.

Bartelsmeyer started his career as a clerk in Lawrence County, Miss., in 1979. Prior to coming to Dona Ana County, he lived in Florida, where he was the absentee ballot coordinator for Palm Beach County.

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New Mexico – Veterans, active members of the military and their families will have fees waived at all New Mexico state parks in recognition of Veterans Day.

State Parks Director Dave Simon says this is one way his department can give back to the veterans.

The waiver applies to all active duty and retired veterans and their immediate families at all state parks next Wednesday.

Veterans need to identify themselves as such to state parks staff or campground hosts when they enter the parks.

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New Mexico – Triple-A New Mexico says gasoline prices in the state have finally stabilized after nearly a month of continuous increases.

The travel association says the average price for a gallon of unleaded regular costs $2.68 in New Mexico, the same as the national average. However, that's still 13 cents more than New Mexicans were paying for gas at this time last year.

A gallon of gas is selling in Albuquerque for $2.62, while Santa Fe's $2.67 a gallon is the most expensive in the state.

By Melissa Aguilera

Las Cruces, NM – Some faculty and staff at New Mexico State University are considering the process of organizing a union. KRWG's Melissa Aguilera has this report.

By Vanessa Dabovich

Las Cruces, NM – During Governor Bill Richardson's recent visit to Las Cruces he addressed the state's budget problems as well as predictions of higher taxes next year. KRWG's Vanessa Dabovich reports

By Vanessa Dabovich

Las Cruces, NM – Yesterday New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson met with constituents in Las Cruces to hear concerns about recent legislation. As KRWG's Vanessa Dabovich reports southern New Mexicans are worried about proposed budget cuts.

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Las Cruces – Two incumbents, Dolores Archuleta and Gil Jones, were defeated in Tuesday's Las Cruces City Council election.

Incumbent Sharon Thomas handily won her contest.

28 of 28 polling places reporting:

District 3
Olga Pedroza 63%
Dolores Archuleta 37%

District 5
Gill Sorg 65%
Gil Jones 35%

District 6
Sharon Thomas 54%
James Harbison 46%

Municipal Court Judge
Incumbent James Locatelli was unopposed

By KRWG News

Deming – Charges have been dismissed against a former Deming police officer who had been accused of twice allowing alcohol to be served to a minor.

Prosecutors could not produce a witness at a preliminary hearing for Paul Sanchez.

Magistrate Ray Baese dismissed the charges without prejudice, which allows refiling by the state if new evidence surfaces. Prosecutors say they plan to pursue the case.

By KRWG News

Las Cruces – Fred Martino spoke with the second of five finalists for NMSU President, Dr. Barbara Couture, Senior Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs and Professor of English at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

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Las Cruces – Las Cruces Crime Stoppers is offering a reward of up to $1,000 for information that leads to the arrest of the man who assaulted a woman in Anthony, N.M., on Oct. 31 and then drove off in her vehicle.

The Dona Ana County Sheriff's Office is investigating the incident that occurred near the intersection of First Street and Anthony Drive.

By Vanessa Dabovich

Las Cruces, NM – New Mexico U.S Senators Jeff Bingaman and Tom Udall have introduced a bill intended to mitigate the effects of climate change. KRWG's Vanessa Dabovich reports

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Las Cruces – Fred Martino speaks with Dr. Richard Herman, one of five finalists for NMSU President.

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Las Cruces – Las Cruces Police arrested Jaime Valdez who was wanted here and in Albuquerque on various warrants.

Valdez, 20, is being held at the Dona Ana County Detention Center on two warrants out of Albuquerque and one in Las Cruces. His total bond was set at $150,000.