Regional

By Fred Martino

Las Cruces – Students at New Mexico State University can study abroad at over 200 universities. Fred Martino speaks with NMSU Senior Ocala Alworth. Alworth studied in Finland and serves as an ambassador for NMSU's International Student Exchange Program.

By Jamie Palafox

Las Cruces, NM – New Mexico's Third Congressional District candidates faced-off during a town hall style forum, which aired last night across the state. KRWG's Jamie Palafox reports on what each candidate said about nuclear energy.

By Jamie Palafox

Las Cruces – New Mexico's Third Congressional District candidates faced-off during a town hall style forum, which aired last night across the state. KRWG's Jamie Palafox reports on what each candidate said about nuclear energy.

By Marco Grajeda

Las Cruces, NM – Next Wednesday, the state environment department will hold a public meeting in Grant County.

Environment officials want to hear comments from residents regarding the proposed plan for the Hurley soils investigation unit.

According to the state agency an investigation indicated that the soil in the town of Hurley contains elevated concentrations of metal mostly copper. The contamination is a result of historic ore processing operations. Chino Mines Company has proposed removing the contaminated soil.

By Marco Grajeda

Las Cruces, NM – A number of volunteers today put together a cold frame green house at Mesilla Valley Community of Hope. The greenhouse is the newest addition to the organization's community garden, which offers fresh vegetables to many low income and homeless people in the area. KRWG's Marco Grajeda has this report.

By Gary Worth

Las Cruces, NM – The numbers are in - and they show student enrollment at NMSU is skyrocketing. But as KRWG's Gary Worth reports, some parts of the university are growing faster than others.

By Marco Grajeda

Las Cruces, NM – Democratic Presidential Nominee Barack Obama on Monday outlined a new set of proposals to help spur the economy if elected president. His plan includes a number of tax cuts and tax credits he says will benefit working class Americans. As KRWG's Marco Grajeda reports, a local economist says the proposal is a reasonable approach but it's not perfect.

By Evan Woodward

Las Cruces, NM – The Barack Obama campaign today released the details of Senator Joe Biden's visit to Southern New Mexico. The Delaware Senator and Democratic Vice Presidential Nominee will speak at a rally on the Plaza in Mesilla early Friday afternoon. KRWG's Evan Woodward has this report.

Las Cruces, NM – America's healthcare system overall is ranked thirty-seventh among 191 countries according to a World Health Organization survey. One of the problems with the system is access to healthcare given that millions of Americans are without coverage.

By Jim Williams

Albuquerque, NM – Bernalillo County's economic development coordinator has been running a side business as a political strategist for state and county lawmakers, and some officials are questioning it. As KUNM's Jim Williams reports in tandem with the New Mexico Independent's Trip Jennings, much of the side work was done for lawmakers with ties to a major Bernalillo County development proposal.

By Sarah Gustavus

Albuquerque, NM – The online news source the New Mexico Independent dot com covered political news around the state this week. KUNM reporter Sarah Gustavus spoke with online editor Trip Jennings about stories that combined both religion and politics.

By Charles Comer

Las Cruces, NM – The national financial crisis has local people turning to the College of Business at NMSU for insight and advice. KRWG's Charles Comer has this report.

By Gary Worth

Las Cruces, NM – The presidential campaign in the upcoming November 4th election is getting a lot of attention right now but there are other items on the ballot that will up for consideration. KRWG's Gary Worth reports on four General Obligation bond questions including one NMSU project that is the largest capital outlay appropriation ever approved by the legislature.

By Marco Grajeda

Las Cruces, NM – Grant County residents who have to pay their property taxes can avoid long lines and save gas by visiting the county's website.

County officials recently signed a contract with Point and Pay an electronic payment company. According to the County Treasurer's office, taxpayers will need an owner ID number, a credit or debit card and their checking account information when paying online or on the phone.

By Marco Grajeda

Las Cruces, NM – Tomorrow afternoon, New Mexico's Congressional District Two candidates will meet in Las Cruces for a town hall forum.

Republican Ed Tinsley and Democrat Harry Teague are vying for the seat being vacated by U.S. Representative Steve Pearce.

Voters in the state's Second Congressional District will develop questions during a half-day town hall meeting. Then the two candidates will answer the questions during a one hour discussion.