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6:28 am
Tue October 31, 2006

Health Care Is A Top Priority For District 37 Candidates

Las Cruces, NM – A couple of fresh faces are vying for the district 37 seat in the New Mexico House of Representatives this year. As KRWG's Lacey Daniell reports, at a League of Women Voters Forum, republican Scott Witt and democratic candidate Jeff Steinborn each name health care as a top issue.

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Regional
5:12 am
Fri October 27, 2006

Feeding The Hungry One Bowl At A Time

Las Cruces, NM – Millions of people go hungry every day, but the work of two Las Cruces organizations is working to correct that problem in their community. As KRWG's Stephany Trego reports, The Potters' Guild and El Caldito Soup Kitchen get together every year to hold its biggest event, Empty Bowls.

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Regional
5:03 am
Fri October 27, 2006

Machines for Disabled Voters Available After Early Voting Starts

Las Cruces, NM – When early voting began Oct. 14th, voting capability for disabled people was not available... for 6 days. This problem affected 33 counties in New Mexico. As KRWG's Stephanie Herrera reports, a critical piece of the newly required voting system hadn't come in until late last week.

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Regional
1:36 am
Fri October 27, 2006

Dona Ana County Assessor Plays Important Economic Role

Las Cruces, NM – With the cost of homes on the rise in Dona Ana County, and the influx of many new residents, the County Assessor plays an important role in the local economy. As KRWG's Evan Woodward reports, current Assessor Gary Perez who ran unopposed in 2002, is being challenged this time around.

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Regional
1:27 am
Fri October 27, 2006

Probate Judge Seat Will Be Determined in Election

Las Cruces, NM – Amidst the hotly contested seats in this year's election, is the lesser-hyped position of Dona Ana County Probate Judge. As KRWG's Evan Woodward reports, the part time position holds many responsibilities for county residents.

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New Mexico Politics
7:01 am
Thu October 26, 2006

Gubernatorial Candidate John Dendahl Speaks His Mind

Las Cruces – Gubernatorial candidate John Dendahl (DEND-ALL) says rooting out corruption and giving parents freedom of choice when it comes to education are his top priorities.

KRWG's Lily Olivas reports on this candidate's plainspoken answers to questions at a Las Cruces candidate forum.

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Regional
5:44 am
Thu October 26, 2006

Local Seniors Provide Fundraiser for Scholarship

Alamogordo, NM – The Auxiliary Foundation in Alamogordo is a group of citizens who volunteer at the local hospital. Also, they fund a scholarship for students planning to go into the medical field. This month, the foundation held one of its three annual fundraisers, the Harvest Fair. KRWG's Charles Winiecki sends this audio postcard.

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Regional
1:13 am
Thu October 26, 2006

District 35 State House: Lujan vs. Joy

Las Cruces, NM – Candidates vying for the District thirty-five seat in the New Mexico House of Representatives share common concerns, including ethics and healthcare. But as KRWG's Michael Sears reports, each candidate has their own approach of addressing the similar issues.

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Regional
8:47 am
Tue October 24, 2006

PRC Candidates Believe Connection with Constituency Important

Las Cruces, NM – The Public Regulation Commission's district Two covers much of southeastern New Mexico including most of Otero county and a portion of Dona Ana county. This year, the race for District Two is between incumbent David King and challenger Stepahnie Dubois. As KRWG's Charles Winiecki reports, King is running on experience while DuBois is stressing communication.

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Regional
7:25 am
Tue October 24, 2006

Dona Ana County Commission to Vote on Gross Receipts Tax

Las Cruces, NM – The Dona Ana County Commission approved a resolution today/yesterday to consider implementing a gross receipts tax to support the construction of Spaceport America. As KRWG's Evan Woodward reports, the quarter percent sales tax still needs to be approved by the newly elected commission in January, and go before county voters before being put into effect.

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Regional
4:33 am
Tue October 24, 2006

Cruces' Cowboy Days Features a Salty Dog

Las Cruces, NM – Despite a weekend crowded with NMSU Homecoming, Oktoberfest in Ruidoso and the X-Prize Cup- Cowboy Days was a crowded hoedown. KRWG's Matt Vann sends this audio postcard.

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Regional
8:43 am
Mon October 23, 2006

Candidates Say It's Time To Improve Health Care, East Mesa Roads

Las Cruces, NM – Infrastructure and health care are two key concerns for the candidates vying for the state representative position in district 53. As KRWG's Lacey Daniell reports, democrat Nathan Cote is running against republican incumbent Terry Marquardt.

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Regional
7:09 am
Mon October 23, 2006

Regents Hold Regular Meeting

Las Cruces, NM – During a meeting Friday, the New Mexico State University Board of Regents discussed plans for a convention center that would be built on university land. As KRWG's Michael Sears reports, regents were happy with the findings of a feasibility study on the proposed building.

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Regional
7:57 am
Fri October 20, 2006

Virgin Galactic Set to Blast Off in 2010

Las Cruces, NM – Spaceport America officials say Virgin Galactic could be launching civilians into space as early as 2010.

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Regional
7:52 am
Fri October 20, 2006

Parkview Metal Products to Add New Local Jobs

Las Cruces, NM – The Illinois based Parkview Metal Products company announced Tuesday it will be adding as many as 60 permanent full time jobs to its Las Cruces location.

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