Article: Damaged runway scheduled for repairs.

Byline: Diana M. Alba

Jun. 19--It has been nearly two years since a plane accompanying President Bush on his campaign landed at the Las Cruces International Airport and caused considerable runway damage before it left.

Runway 4-22, one of three at the airport, has been closed ever since because of a series of 2-inch-deep wheel ruts in the pavement.

Though months have passed, airport officials say progress is being made toward the repair.

The Las Cruces City Council in October accepted $604,000 from the U.S. Air Force, a settlement for the damages.

Airport Manager Lisa L. Murphy said that likely won't cover the cost of the ...

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