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By Evan Woodward

Las Cruces, NM – The New Mexico Finance Authority Oversight Committee held a series of meetings in Dona Ana County last week. The committee which is made up of State Senators, and Representatives, heard from local government officials about their upcoming projects, financial needs and concerns. Hatch Mayor, Judd Nordyke spoke to the committee about his communities need to create a flood control district around the Placitas Arroyo.

By Charles Winiecki

Las Cruces, NM – There soon may be drilling in the Otero Mesa grasslands in the Tularosa Basin. A recent decision by a judge in Albuquerque rejected a lawsuit by environmental groups who tried to stop drilling for oil. As KRWG's Charles Winiecki reports, the ruling has drawn both approval and criticism from diverse groups.

By Lacey Daniell

Las Cruces, NM – The Veterans for Ethics in Government group joined by the Kissling for Congress campaign, protested outside of U.S. Congressman Steve Pearce's office in Las Cruces yesterday. As KRWG's Lacey Daniell reports, the groups say they are hoping the congressman will debate his challenger on veterans' issues.

By Evan Woodward

By Lacey Daniell

Las Cruces, NM – Student enrollment is up at both New Mexico State University and the University of Texas at El Paso this year. As KRWG's Lacey Daniell reports, officials say financial aid, marketing efforts and distance education are some contributing factors.

By Lacey Daniell

Las Cruces, NM – Earlier this month the Federal Emergency Management Agency declared nine New Mexico counties eligible for disaster assistance. As KRWG's Lacey Daniell reports, Otero county is set to be receiving both individual and public assistance.

By Charles Winiecki

Alamogordo, NM – Even with FEMA Assistance, many in Alamogordo are still dealing with the cleanup process. KRWG's Charles Winiecki spoke with ome residents who lost nearly all of their belongings and whose homes are currently unlivable.

By Evan Woodward

Las Cruces, NM – New Mexico's Spaceport America had its first rocket launch Monday afternoon. Connecticut based UP Aerospace manufactured the rocket, which carried aboard a number of experiments. However as KRWG's Evan Woodward reports not everything went according to plan.

By Jodi Breisler

Las Cruces, NM – Today's the deadline set by threatening letters saying if the City of Las Cruces doesn't pay up, random shootings may occur. As KRWG's Jodi Breisler reports, while it's been a long week of rumors and revelations leading up to the deadline, today everything is quiet in Las Cruces.

By Yasmin Pi?on

Las Cruces, NM – Las Cruces Toys for Tots is looking for a new location for its Santa Work Shop. As KRWG's Yasmin Pinon reports, Toys for Tots coordinator Peggy Petrowsky is not just playing around with the need for a new location

By Evan Woodward

Las Cruces, NM – The Las Cruces City Council unanimously passed a resolution Monday to join the Health Security for New Mexicans campaign, to ensure health care coverage for almost every state resident.

By Jodi Breisler

Las Cruces, NM – While Las Cruces is offering a $25,000 reward for information on the extortion threats the City has received, the Sun-News has announced the letter they received sets Friday as the deadline before threatened random shootings would start. As KRWG's Jodi Breisler reports, Police have distributed photocopies of the second threat letter, but aren't giving out much more information.

By Jodi Breisler

Las Cruces, NM – The City of Las Cruces came forward on Friday to let the public know they've received extortion threats. Most concerning was the stipulation that unless the City pays up, Las Crucens could be shot at random. As KRWG's Jodi Breisler reports, while the City isn't releasing many details, life in Las Cruces isn't really changing.

By Evan Woodward

Las Cruces, NM – Las Cruces Police say there have been no shootings in the city. Police Lieutenant Randy Lara says there are absolutely no shooting investigations currently underway.

By Evan Woodward

Las Cruces, NM – Last week the New Mexico Courts, Corrections and Justice Committee held public forums on the campus of New Mexico State University. The committee is made up of both State Senators and Representatives, was briefed on the implementation requirements of the REAL ID Act of 2005. As KRWG's Evan Woodward reports, the Federal Bill is being opposed by a number of state organizations across the country.