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By Associated Press

Democrats Hope to Turn Plastic Into Gold

Albuquerque (Ap) – The New Mexico Democratic Party plans to make money by creating its own credit card. KRWG's Marco Grajeda delivers AP news from around the region.

By Associated Press

Oil and Gas Company Eyeing Otero Mesa

Santa Fe (AP) – The Bureau of Land Management gave preliminary permission to a New Mexico oil and gas company to test two gas wells in Otero Mesa. KRWG's Marco Grajeda delivers AP news from around the region.

By Marco Grajeda

West Nile Attacks New Mexico

Las Cruces, NM – West Nile Virus attacks New Mexicans for the first time this year. As KRWG's Marco Grajeda reports, a representative for the department of health says residents in the area should be cautious.

By Marco Grajeda

Changes to Noise Ordinance

Las Cruces, NM – Modifications to the controversial Las Cruces Noise Ordinance go into effect this week. As KRWG's Marco Grajeda reports several clauses were changed.

By Marco Grajeda

Las Cruces Man Will Represent New Mexico

Las Cruces, NM – A Las Cruces man is one of twelve Americans selected to participate in a disabilities conference in Asia. KRWG reporter Marco Grajeda has more.

By Marco Grajeda

AUTHORITIES COMBAT DWI'S

Las Cruces, NM – Several agencies across the state are participating in an operation to apprehend drunken motorists during the holiday weekend. KRWG's Marco Grajeda has the report.

By Associated Press

LETTER MAY SAVE CANNON AFB

Washinton D.C. (AP)_ – New Mexico Congressional delegates are optimistic about a letter sent to Defense Secretary Rumsfeld questioning the decision to close Cannon Air Force Base. KRWG's Marco Grajeda delivers AP news from around the region.

By Associated Press

NEW MEXICO TARGET OF CONSERVATIVE GROUP

Santa Fe (AP)_ – A national conservative group is airing advertisements in New Mexico anticipating an opening at the U-S Supreme Court. KRWG's Marco Grajeda delivers AP news from around the region.

By Bob Mitchell

Las Cruces, NM – This Thursday will mark the end of Pres. Michael Martin's first year as the top official at New Mexico State University. In the final part of a two part interview, Martin talks about the controversial effort to form a union on campus.

By Bob Mitchell

Las Cruces, NM – This Thursday will mark the end of Pres. Michael Martin's first year as the top official at New Mexico State University. In this first part of a two part interview, Martin addresses the issues of administrative restructuring, communications coordination and the possible influx of more graduate students.

By Marco Grajeda

Las Cruces, NM – The New Mexico Attorney General has asked for information from NMSU's Labor Management Board to investigate possible violations of the Open Meetings Act. As Marco Grajeda reports, the investigation was prompted by complaints from union organizers.

By Lindsey Bilovesky

Las Cruces, NM – The increasing demand for blood donation in the Border region may be easier to meet at the end of the summer. Lindsey Bilovesky has more.

By Bob Mitchell

Las Cruces, NM – Some members of Congress are calling for a timetable to withdrawal U.S. troops from Iraq. Both of New Mexico's Senators as well as Congressman Steve Pearce say a timetable for withdrawal would not be a wise move. Bob Mitchell reports.

On this edition of Images, we feature the interview with the director of the Dona Ana Chapter of the March of Dimes, Becky Horner.

Las Cruces, NM – First Aired: 4/23/2005

On this edition of Images, we feature a conversation with Becky Horner, director of the Dona Ana Chapter of the March of Dimes. On the

show, she talked about the rate of birth defects in the state and in the country, where the donations go, how people can become more informed, etc.

On this edition of Images, we feature the second half of an interview with the director of Women's Studies, Diane Prindeville.

Las Cruces, NM – First Aired: 3/25/2005

On this edition of Images, we feature the second part of an interview with Dr. Diane Prindeville, director of the Women?s Studies Program and Associate Professor in the Government Department. On this program, Diane talks about her research on women in indigenous communities including Latina and Native American women.