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By Anca Gradinaru

Romanian X Prize Team Wants a Piece of the Sky

Las Cruces, NM – One of the teams hoping to take advantage of private space tourism is from Romania. They are a few young engineers who've managed to get past Romanian red-tape bureaucracy and a significant lack of capital. As KRWG's Anca Gradinaru reports, they are now one of the best in the world and the only team from Europe involved in the X Prize Cup to build their own shuttle.

By Marco Grajeda

How do New Mexicans Benefit From X Prize?

Las Cruces, NM – New Mexico is on the verge of entering a new economic venture- attracting companies to develop reusable space shuttles. KRWG's Marco Grajeda looks at what this means to the state- in terms of money.

By Marco Grajeda

Government Cracks Down on Illegal Immigrants From South and Central America

Las Cruces, NM – Over four hundred illegal immigrants from Brazil and Honduras were arrested and awaiting deportation in Albuquerque.KRWG's Marco Grajeda has this report.

By Stephan Apodaca

County Commission Votes to Support Casino

Las Cruces, NM – In a vote of 3 to 2 the Dona Ana County Commission passed a resolution in support of a proposed casino near Anthony, NM. KRWG's Stephan Apodaca reports.

By Marco Grajeda

New Mexico Steps Into The Future

Las Cruces, NM – This week New Mexico took one giant step towards space travel at the Countdown to the X Prize Expo. As KRWG's Marco Grajeda reports, the event attracted thousands of people from around the world who want a glimpse into the future.

By Marco Grajeda

Funding For Domestic Abuse Extended

Las Cruces, NM – The Violence Against Women Act is now being extended for five more years. As KRWG's Marco Grajeda reports, advocates against domestic violence are relieved.

By Stephan C. Apodaca

Special Session Begins

Las Cruces, NM – Gov. Richardson's special session of the state legislature begins today. They're meeting to protect consumers from price gouging at the gas pump. As KRWG's Stephan Apodaca reports some state legislators say the session is costing the state unnecessary money while doing little to help reduce prices at the pump. While others say important legislation comes out of the session.

By Cynthia Grajeda

Tiny Steps to Helping Children

Las Cruces, NM – The Las Cruces community comes together in a miniature event to help homeless children. KRWG's Cynthia Grajeda sends this audio postcard.

By Michael Sears

Walk For Diabetes

Las Cruces, NM – Many borderland residents, young and old, are afflicted with diabetes, a disease in which the body does not produce or properly use insulin. In New Mexico alone, over sixteen-hundred children are diabetic. While a cure may be many years away, some are taking action to speed up the process. KRWG's Michael Sears has the story.

By Stephan Apodaca

Federal Legislation for Protection of Otero Mesa not in the Works

Las Cruces, NM – The ranking Democrat on the Senate Energy Committee says he has no plans to introduce legislation to protect New Mexico's Otero Mesa. KRWG's Stephan Apodaca reports.

By Marco Grajeda

Money To Improve Health Care for the Poor

Las Cruces, NM – A Federal Grant will make health care more accessible to needy families of southern New Mexico. KRWG's Marco Grajeda has this report.

By Marco Grajeda

Long Time Aggie Supporter Passes Away

Las Cruces, NM – New Mexico State University Athletics lost a long-time team member this week. As KRWG's Marco Grajeda reports, athletic directors say a true Aggie fan was lost.

By Marco Grajeda

Homeless Shelter on the Street

Las Cruces, NM – A local homeless shelter agreed to shut its doors after their lease renewal was denied early this month. KRWG's Marco Grajeda has this report.

By Danielle Goodman

Local students participate in National Anthem Project

Las Cruces, NM – This week, students in Las Cruces participated in a national project to learn more about the history behind the Star-Spangled Banner. KRWG's Danielle Goodman has this report.

By Eric Walker

Las Cruces Police Catch Runaway Robber

Las Cruces, NM – Las Cruces Police caught the second suspect who eluded arrest after responding to a burglary in progress. KRWG's Eric Walker has this report.