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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.

By Jamie Palafox

Las Cruces, NM – Despite taking a backseat to other important political issues, healthcare is weighing heavy on American's minds. Presidential nominees Barack Obama and John McCain both they say they plan to reform the health care system. KRWG's Jamie Palafox reports on the proposals by democratic and republican nominees.

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 Evan Woodward

Las Cruces, NM – With the 2008 Presidential Election less than three weeks away, the polls are showing that the outcome will most likely be determined by a few key battleground states such as New Mexico. KRWG's Evan Woodward had a chance to interview the Chairman of the Democratic National Committee, Howard Dean about the importance of the state to the Democratic Party.

By Scott Gurian

Norman, Oklahoma – Gas prices skyrocketing in recent months have had an especially big effect on rural parts of the country where drivers tend to travel longer distances, own less fuel efficient cars and make less money than people who live in larger cities. Some politicians say the long-term solution is to invest in domestic, renewable fuels like ethanol, but many drivers remain unconvinced. Scott Gurian reports from public radio station KGOU in Norman, Oklahoma

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 Sarina Turnbull

Las Cruces, NM – As the general election draws near, many Southern New Mexicans are taking advantage of the opportunity to cast their ballot early. Early voting in New Mexico ends November 1st, with the general election taking place just three days later. KRWG's Sarina Turnbull has this report

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 Fernando Zamarr?n

Las Cruces, NM – New Mexico's Second Congressional District candidates were in Las Cruces yesterday, discussing a number of issues important to voters. KRWG's Fernando Zamarron reports on the candidates' Healthcare proposals.

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 Marco Grajeda

Las Cruces, NM – Yesterday, New Mexico's Congressional District Two candidates answered questions from voters during a town hall forum in Las Cruces, the southern district's largest city. As KRWG's Marco Grajeda reports, the country's economic crisis opened last night's discussion.

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.