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By Evan Woodward

Las Cruces, NM – New Mexico's 3rd United States Congressional District Representative Tom Udall was in Las Cruces today to receive a Counterdrug Border Briefing by the National Guard. Before the briefing Udall stopped by the KRWG studios to speak with Evan Woodward about his run for the United States Senate.

By Evan Woodward

Las Cruces, NM – When New Mexico's senior Senator Pete Domenici announced his retirement last year after 36 years in Washington; all three of the states incumbent members of the United States House of Representatives jumped at the chance to run for his vacated seat. As KRWG's Evan Woodward reports, unchallenged Democrat Tom Udall awaits the winner of the hotly contested Republican Primary between Representatives Steve Pearce and Heather Wilson.

By Marco Grajeda

Las Cruces, NM – Wednesday, Dona Ana County Commissioners approved a resolution announcing their plan to ask voters to consider passing a mil levy on property owners which would fund the construction of a judicial complex. As KRWG's Marco Grajeda reports, according to county officials a surge in population has created the need for a new courthouse.

By Evan Woodward

Las Cruces, NM – Illinois Senator and Democratic Presidential Candidate Barack Obama was in Las Cruces Monday to commemorate Memorial Day. As KRWG's Evan Woodward reports, Obama addressed a crowd of veterans and their families before opening the event up to questions.

By Marco Grajeda

Las Cruces, NM – Yesterday, Louisiana State University's Chancellor Search Committee unanimously selected New Mexico State University President Michael Martin to be considered for the vacant Chancellor position. KRWG's Marco Grajeda has more.

By Sarina Turnbull

Las Cruces, NM – THE TEXAS BORDER COALITION, OR T-B-C, RECENTLY FILED A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT AGAINST THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY AND CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION, OVER THE CONSTRUCTION OF A FIFTY-BILLION DOLLAR PROPOSED FENCE ALONG THE U.S./ MEXICO BORDER. T-B-C IS A COALITION OF ELECTED BORDER OFFICIALS AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS. KRWG'S SARINA TURNBULL HAS THIS REPORT.

By Marco Grajeda

Las Cruces, NM – This morning, the Dona Ana County Legal Department held a public hearing in Las Cruces to discuss the creation of a Tax Development District with Sierra County. The agreement is needed under state law to begin collecting money from a gross receipts tax approved to help fund Spaceport America. KRWG's Marco Grajeda has this report.

By Marco Grajeda

Las Cruces, NM – This week, New Mexico Voices for Children, a non-partisan advocacy group, announced an analysis of the State Legislative Finance Committee's 2008 Post Session Review. The review, released in March, provides a forecast of revenue growth for the state. As KRWG's Marco Grajeda reports, the group's research director says the findings do not look good.

By Sarina Turnbull

Las Cruces, NM – This week the United States Senate will vote on a war-spending bill, which includes an attached proposal by New Mexico United States Senator Jeff Bingaman, to stop the flow of American weapons into Mexico.

By Evan Woodward

Las Cruces, NM – Journalist, Blogger and New Mexico Independent Fellow, Heath Haussamen stopped by the KRWG-FM studios to speak with Evan Woodward about the political landscape in New Mexico in the run up to the June 3rd Primary.

By Evan Woodward

Las Cruces, NM – Friday morning Chair of New Mexico State University Board of Regents, Bob Gallagher announced that University President Michael Martin is the sole finalist for the Chancellor position at Louisiana State University, in Baton Rogue. As KRWG's Evan Woodward reports, Martin will travel to LSU for a two day interview next/this week.

By Sarina Turnbull

Las Cruces, NM – This week the United States Senate approved a bill which seeks to suspend the continued storage of seventy thousand barrels of oil per day at the country's Strategic Petroleum Reserve. A New Mexico economist says the move will affect the rising price of gasoline but only by a few cents.

By Marco Grajeda

Las Cruces, NM – Tuesday several southern New Mexico law enforcement agents came together in Las Cruces for a memorial to honor the area's fallen peace officers. The event was held at Onate High School's Performing Arts Center in remembrance of officers from federal, state and municipal law enforcement agencies. KRWG's Marco Grajeda was at the ceremony and has this report.

By Evan Woodward

Las Cruces – Former Lea County Commissioner and 2nd Congressional District Democratic Candidate Harry Teague held a dinner and community meeting last week at Young Park in Las Cruces. Teague and Dona Ana County Commissioner Bill McCamley are vying for the Democratic nomination during the June 3rd primary.

By Marco Grajeda

Las Cruces, NM – Thursday officially marked the end of final exam week and Spring Semester 2008 at New Mexico State University. While some students will only rest for a couple of weeks before hitting the books again, thousands are preparing to leave the area on a three month vacation. As KRWG's Marco Grajeda reports, the students' summer departure also means a loss of revenue for some area businesses.