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By KRWG News

Las Cruces, NM – Las Cruces Police officers arrested three men wanted in connection with an armed robbery that occurred Tuesday evening.

According to a press release, Anthony Serna and brothers Tony David Brown and Andrew Brown of Las Cruces went to a residence located on Ethel Avenue intending to take money from the victim.

By KRWG News

Las Cruces, NM – New Mexico Congressman Tom Udall on Wednesday applauded President-elect Barack Obama's decision to nominate U.S. Senator Ken Salazar of Colorado as Secretary of the Interior.

In a press release, Udall commented on the importance of the Interior Secretary's role. He says the position has the key responsibility of protecting America's natural inheritance and to honor the commitments the nation has made to Native American tribes.

By KRWG News

Las Cruces, NM – On Wednesday, Dona Ana County Officials announced the upcoming holiday closures at the government offices. Most of the county offices will be closed Thursday and Friday, December 25th and 26th in observance of the Christmas Holiday.

Dona Ana County Employees will also be off Thursday, January 1st. According to county officials, emergency and law enforcement personnel on the field will not have the days off--however, the Sheriff's Department offices will be closed during the holidays.

By KRWG News

Las Cruces – New Mexico State University is working with a school south of the border to create a new joint-doctoral program.

NMSU's College of Engineering and the University of
Chihuahua have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to create a
joint-doctoral program in civil engineering.

The University approached NMSU this year seeking a means to bring advanced civil engineering programs into their curriculum.

By Evan Woodward

Las Cruces, NM – Last night the Rio Grande Chapter of the Sierra Club opened their new office in Las Cruces on the downtown mall. KRWG's Evan Woodward attended the opening, and has this report.

By Jim Williams

By KRWG News

Las Cruces – New Mexico State University is looking beyond the border to find
answers to one of the scarcest resources of the arid Southwest - water.

In January .experts from around the United States, Mexico and Israel will discuss similarities and problems of the Rio Grande and Jordan River basins.

The Rio Grande provides water for Colorado, New Mexico, Texas and Mexico.

The Jordan River supplies water in Israel, Palestine, Lebanon, Jordan and Syria.

By Evan Woodward

Las Cruces, NM – Monday the Federal Aviation Administration granted the New Mexico Spaceport Authority their launch license for Spaceport America. As KRWG's Evan Woodward reports, the FAA granted the license after issuing their final decision on the environmental impact statement for the project.

By Marco Grajeda

Las Cruces, NM – Las Cruces Police officers recently arrested a man who was seen taking a purse from car left idling outside an area gas station. KRWG's Marco Grajeda has more.

By Marco Grajeda

Las Cruces, NM – The Texas Border Coalition recently sent a letter to President-elect Barack Obama requesting a multi-billion dollar investment in the nation's ports of entry. KRWG's Marco Grajeda has this report.

By Sarina Turnbull

Las Cruces, NM – The holiday season is typically a time for gathering with family and friends to share in the happiness of the holidays. However, a local-telephone-crisis-hotline coordinator says many New Mexicans feel depressed during the holiday season which may lead to suicide. KRWG's Sarina Turnbull has this report.

By KRWG News

Las Cruces – Some work at New Mexico State University is helping design more effective physical education programs across the globe.

Kimberly Oliver is an associate professor in NMSU's College of Education .
Oliver studied the barriers keeping girls in Las Cruces elementary schools from participating in physical activity .and worked with them to help OVERCOME those obstacles.

But the impact of Oliver's work has gone far beyond New Mexico .in fact, it's travelled across the Atlantic.

By KRWG News

Las Cruces – Some training at New Mexico State University is designed to fight crop damage ..

Insects and diseases are responsible for big economic losses
every year in New Mexico and across the Southwest.

Now, thanks to a series of first detector training courses hosted by the New Mexico State University Cooperative Extension Service ..there's a small army of people trained to spot outbreaks sooner - often before they get out of hand.

By Evan Woodward

Las Cruces, NM – New Mexico's Senior United States Senator Pete Domenici held his final conference call with broadcast journalists around the state this morning. As KRWG's Evan Woodward reports, the retiring Republican Senator offered his thoughts on the failed auto industry bailout, and had some choice words for the Iraqi journalist who threw his shoes at President Bush.

By Evan Woodward

Las Cruces, NM – Today Massachusetts Senator Ted Kennedy, who chairs the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions, announced that New Mexico Senator Jeff Bingaman will lead the committee's health care reform group on insurance coverage. KRWG's Evan Woodward has the details.