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By Host Greg Bloom, Cultural Correspondent Emily Guerra, Producer Michael Olson

Las Cruces, NM – Host Greg Bloom speaks with Dr. Jesus Barquet of NMSU's Language and Linguistics Department. The department celebrated Cuba during "Island without Borders," a weeklong cultural event that included exhibitions of Cuban-inspired cuisine, poetry, theatre and other performance arts. Cultural Correspondent Emily Guerra speaks with Presiliana Sandoval, president of the Calvera Coalition.

By Michael Olson

Las Cruces, NM – Senator Kerry defended his ability to keep the U.S. safe at a rally in Las Cruces on Saturday. Michael Olson has more...

By Bob Mitchell

Las Cruces, NM – Governor Richardson visited New Mexico State University today (Thursday, October 21, 2004) to outline his comprehensive plan to reform education in New Mexico.
Reaction to his ideas was varied. Bob Mitchell reports.

By Bob Mitchell

Las Cruces, NM – Larry Garcia, the Democratic challenger to Republican Kent Evans in the Dona Ana County Commission District Four race, says Evans has not done too much in four years. Hear the full interview with Bob Mitchell.

By Bob Mitchell

Las Cruces, NM – Kent Evans, the Republican incumbent commissioner for Dona Ana County Commission, District Four, says he has done a good job and that's why he should be re-elected. Hear the full interview with Bob Mitchell.

By Host Greg Bloom, Cultural Correspondent Emily Guerra, Producer Michael Olson

Las Cruces, NM – Host Greg Bloom speaks with representatives from both the Bush and Kerry campaigns: Deputy Director of Policy Greg Jacobs of the Bush camp, and United Farm Workers co-founder Dolores Huerta and former Deputy Chief of Staff Maria Echaveste of the Kerry camp.

Carrie talks to Oscar Perez, Theatre Director with the LCCT about the things he likes to bring to a production.

Las Cruces, NM – First Aired 05/23/1998

Oscar Perez, theatre director with the LCCT and currently working on BYE BYE Birdie. He talks about what it takes to put on a play, the things he likes to bring to the production and what he would like to happen in the theatre community here.

Commentary: Sunny Conley (High Desert Brewing Company)

Carrie talks to Ana Castillo, respected and awarded latina writer about her work as a feminist and a latina.

Las Cruces, NM – First Aired 05/30/1998

Ana Castillo, respected and award winning Latina author, featured at the Border Book Festival. She talked about her book "So far from God", her work as a feminist and Latina and what she hopes to acheive as an author. She talkes about being a curandera.

Commentary: Leora Zeitlin (Goddess of the Americas and Viva-Guadalupe- at BBF this weekend)

This week Carrie talks to Bud Richards.

Las Cruces, NM – First Aired 07/04/1998

Bud Richards.

Commentary: Sunny Conley

Carrie interviews Dolores Lenko, host of KRWG TV's "Qu? Pasa con Dolores" about her work with children in theatre.

Las Cruces, NM – First Aired 06/13/1998

Dolores Lenko, host of KRWG TV's "Qu? Pasa con Dolores". Dolores talked about her work with kids in the theatre, how she got into fundraising, what she has experienced with the people in the community and her place on TV.

Commentary: Bill Vuroala (Brandon Brown)

By Bob Mitchell

Las Cruces, NM – The Athletics Director of New Mexico State University has been promoted. Bob Mitchell has this report.

Carrie talks to Kathy Fuller, new deputy under Sheriff for Do?a Ana County about why she wanted to go to law enforcement.

Las Cruces, NM – First Aired 06/20/1998

Kathy Fuller, new deputy under sheriff for Do?a Ana County. Kathy Fuller talks about the job, her family history, why she wanted to go into law enforcement and what she hoped to accomplish.

Carrie interviews Judy Finch who was recently awarded the citizen of the year award about what she does in the community.

Las Cruces, NM – First Aired 06/06/1998

Judy Finch, recently awarded the citizen of the year award. Judy is the events coordinator for the Do?a Ana Arts Council. She talked about her background in events planning, the development of the Rennaissance Fair, her work with El Caldito, Empty Bowls and what she does in the community.

By Marco Grajeda

Las Cruces, NM – New Mexico and Chihuahua have depended on each other, to increase their states' financial resources. As Marco Grajeda Reports Chihuahua now has a new Governor which may mean new agreements between the two states.

By Bob Mitchell

Las Cruces, NM – Dona Ana County Clerk Rita Torres is defending her staff after last week's snafu. However, her opponent, Patrick Curran, says this is not the first mistake made in the clerk's office.