Regional

By Evan Woodward

Las Cruces, NM – Tuesday the residents of Otero County voted against a Spaceport Tax referendum which would have imposed a gross receipts tax of one eighth of one percent to help the state fund the construction of Spaceport America. As KRWG's Evan Woodward reports, Executive Director for Spaceport America Steve Landeene says all systems are still go for the 198 million dollar project despite Tuesday's setback.

By Fred Martino

Las Cruces – Biologist Charles Britt is a graduate student at New Mexico State University. He participated in the Belize Field School Program, in both the Wildlife Science Tropical Field Ecology Course in March and an internship program in Belize over the summer. Britt spoke with Fred Martino.

By Fernando Zamarr?n

Las Cruces,NM – Yesterday, voters in New Mexico cast ballot on a number of items including a gross receipts tax for Otero County residents and several proposed changes to the state's constitution. KRWG's Fernando Zamarron has the results

By Evan Woodward

Las Cruces, NM – More than 200 people gathered at the Dona Ana County Democratic Party headquarters to watch the results of the Presidential Election. As KRWG's Evan Woodward reports the enthusiastic and sometimes deafening crowd was ecstatic about Barack Obama's victory.

By Jamie Palafox

Las Cruces, NM – IN SOUTHERN NEW MEXICO, PROJECTED NUMBERS DECLARE DEMOCRAT MARY JANE GARCIA AS STATE SENATOR FOR DISTRICT 36 OVER REPUBLICAN LEE S. COTTER AND DEMOCRAT STEPHEN H. FISCHMANN WITH A THREE PERCENT LEAD OVER REPUBLICAN INCUMBANT LEONARD LEE RAWSON FOR THE NEW MEXICO STATE SENATE DISTRICT 37. DEMOCRAT ANDREW NUNEZ HAS A 600 VOTE LEAD OVER REPUBLICAN MIKE A. TELLEZ IN THE STATE REPRESENTATIVE 36 RACE, DEMOCRAT JEFF STEINBORN LEADS REPUBLICAN KENT EVENS, 60.3% TO 39.7% IN THE STATE REPRESENTATIVE 37 RACE.

By Vanessa Dabovich

Las Cruces, NM – In unofficial results from the state's website New Mexico's five electoral votes went to presidential candidate Democrat Barack Obama. Obama received fifty-six percent of the popular vote while Republican candidate John McCain received forty-three percent.

In the State Senate race Congressman Democrat Tom Udall defeated opponent republican Steve Pearce. Udall garnered sixty percent of the votes as compared to Pearce's forty percent.

By Fred Martino

Las Cruces – Every year, students and faculty study and work in Belize. The country provides a rich experience for marine biologists. New Mexico State University biology professor Michele Nishiguchi talked with Fred Martino about her work in coral reef ecology and the importance of learning outside the classroom.

By Sarina Turnbull

Las Cruces, NM – On election day voters in New Mexico will consider five amendments to the State Constitution. Among the proposed changes voters will decide if the Governor should be allowed to appoint a Lieutenant Governor in the case of a vacancy. KRWG's Sarina Turnbull has this report.

By Charles Comer

Las Cruces, NM – Commercial Radio can be a tough business, but one Las Cruces Company found a secret ingredient for success that lies in the heart of the listeners. KRWG's Charles Comer has more.

By Fernando R. Zamarr?n

Las Cruces, NM – Investigators looking for the cause of last week's home explosion in east Las Cruces have completed the evidence-gathering phase. As KRWG's Fernando Zamarron reports, the investigation will now focus on laboratory analysis

By Jim Williams

Albuquerque, NM – The company that Secretary of State Mary Herrera's office uses for election support may be violating its contract with the state by subcontracting work to another company. That's the word from a lawyer looking into the matter. It's an issue that could be headed to the attorney general's office. KUNM's Jim Williams reports.

By Fernando R. Zamarr?n

Las Cruces, NM – Investigators looking for the cause of last week's home explosion in east Las Cruces have completed the evidence-gathering phase. As KRWG's Fernando Zamarr n [SAH-MAH-RRONE] reports, the investigation will now focus on laboratory analysis

By Gary Worth

Las Cruces, NM – Las Cruces is gearing up to host one of this region's biggest cultural events of the year. The 15th annual International Mariachi Conference begins next week. It will attract more than 700 young people from across the nation. And as KRWG's Gary Worth reports, they will be getting some expert training in a very old musical tradition.

By Evan Woodward

Las Cruces, NM – With just a few days left before this year's election, KRWG's Evan Woodward interviewed Online Political Journalist Heath Haussamen to get his thoughts on how New Mexico factors into this historic battle for the White House.

By Fred Martino

Las Cruces – 9 year old Miranda Thomas of Las Cruces is ready for Halloween. But she got an early start...wearing her costume last week in front of a crowd at the annual Elephant Jamboree. She even introduced US Senate Candidate Steve Pearce. Thomas' costume? Well...she's made up like Republican Vice Presidential Candidate Sarah Palin. From the dress suit and glasses....to the perfect makeup and hairstyle....Miranda is ready. She spoke with Fred Martino.