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On this edition of Images, we feature our conversation with Ruth Anderson, Secretary of the Board of Directors for El Caldito Soup Kitchen

11/19/05: Ruth Anderson

Las Cruces, NM – First Aired: 11/19/2005

By Marco Grajeda

Fat-Man-Cycling Across America to Lose 150 Pounds- Part Two: Eldon's Adventure

El Paso, TX – Eldon Ward began biking across America at 432 pounds. He's made it across 4 states and through countless adventures including teen girls giving him a "freak ya" and a car crawling a little too close for comfort. KRWG's Marco Grajeda has this story.

By Marco Grajeda

Fat-Man-Cycling Across America to Lose 150 Pounds- Part One: Meet Eldon Ward

El Paso, TX – About two months ago, a man- an over four hundred pound man- began a cross country trip to St. Augustine, Florida... on his bike. KRWG's Marco Grajeda met Eldon Ward on his stop in El Paso.

By Sergio Robali

Drunk Drivers Targeted on Thanksgiving Weekend

Las Cruces, NM – With the Thanksgiving holiday upon us, both law enforcement agencies and AAA New Mexico have created projects in an attempt to deter drunk driving. KRWG's Sergio Robali has more.

By Marco Grajeda

XBOX-Mania Hits Las Cruces

Las Cruces, NM – Tuesday night while most Las Crucens slept comfortably in their warm, cozy beds, a group of mainly college students dared the frigid wind and thirty-degree temperatures outside local stores. As KRWG's Marco Grajeda reports they weren't protesting, or selling anything- just waiting patiently for the stores to reopen.

By Stephan Apodaca

Las Cruces to Expand Bus Transit System

Las Cruces, NM – New Mexico Congressman Steve Pierce announced District 2 will receive about 5 Million dollars for transportation and community development projects. As KRWG's Stephan Apodaca reports some of the money will go to expand the Las Cruces Bus Transit system.

By Marco Grajeda

NMSU Says Investigation Clears Mumme

Las Cruces, NM – New Mexico State University officials announced results of an investigation clearing football coach Hal Mumme of religious discrimination. As KRWG's Marco Grajeda reports, the head of New Mexico's chapter of the investigation ignoring evidence of religious discrimination.

By Stephan Apodaca

Congress to Adjourn Soon

Las Cruces, NM – With Congress winding down for the year, all spending bills must be passed before they can conclude their business. KRWG's Stephan Apodaca reports.

By Marco Grajeda

Las Crucens Celebrate to the Beat of Mariachi Music

Las Cruces, NM – The twelfth annual Las Cruces International Mariachi Conference came to a close Sunday after numerous concerts and a week of specialty workshops for students. KRWG's Marco Grajeda gives us a peek into the final musical moments of this year's events.

On this edition of Images, we feature a conversation with Keith Whelpley, Publisher and editor of Southwest Senior magazine

10/29/05: Keith Whelpley

Las Cruces, NM – First Aired: 10/29/2005

Keith Whelpley, Publisher and editor of Southwest Senior magazine. On the program, Keith talked about the changes in the senior population in Las Cruces, how that change is going to affect services in the area and how it will affect the city as well.

Commentator: None this week

On this edition of Images, we feature part 1 of our conversation with Melilssa Jaramillo, the Prevention Project Coordinator for La Pinon Sexual Assault Recovery Services

11/5/05: Part 1 of Melissa Jaramillo

Las Cruces, NM – First Aired: 11/5/2005

On this edition of Images, we feature a conversation with Delano and Gayle Lewis, honorees at our close our reception for 40 years of public radio.

10/1/05: Delano and Gayle Lewis

Las Cruces, NM – First Aired: 10/1/2005

On this edition of Images, we feature a Fundraising program, asking for your financial support.

10/15/05: Fundraiser edition of Images

Las Cruces, NM – First Aired: 10/15/2005

A special fundraising program featuring past segments of interviews with Bill McCamley,

Irene Newlon, Marge Asprey and Jon Hunner.

Commentator: None this week

On this edition of Images, we feature a conversation with Gina Oruna Ruiz, the Executive Director of La Casa, the non-profit Domestic
Violence Shelter in Las Cruces.

9/17/05: Gina Oruna Ruiz

Las Cruces, NM – First Aired: 9/17/2005

On this edition of Images, we feature a conversation with Pete Medina, playwrite and Theater Instructor at the Dona Ana Branch

10/8/05: Pete Medina

Las Cruces, NM – First Aired: 10/8/2005