Regional

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.

By Sarina Turnbull

Las Cruces, NM – A number of builders, vendors and suppliers will converge this week during a green build exhibit in Las Cruces. The three-day event will showcase a number of environmentally friendly services and products, such as solar panels, energy efficient appliances and recycled construction waste. The green build exhibit will take place this Friday through Sunday at Picacho Mountain, in Northwest Las Cruces.KRWG's Sarina Turnbull has this report.

By Marco Grajeda

Las Cruces, NM – The state Taxation and Revenue Department is launching a month-long outreach campaign to find New Mexicans eligible for a tax rebate. KRWG's Marco Grajeda has the details.

By Evan Woodward

Las Cruces, NM – Democratic United State Senate Candidate Tom Udall received some good news this week. On Sunday he was endorsed by the Santa Fe New Mexican, then a new poll released by the Albuquerque Journal on Monday showed Udall with a big lead over his Republican opponent, Congressman Steve Pearce. KRWG's Evan Woodward has this report.

By Sarina Turnbull

Las Cruces, NM – Republican Joseph Gros, who considers himself a conservative candidate, is running against Democratic incumbent, Howie Morales for the State Senate seat which includes Socorro, Catron and Grant counties. Morales did not respond to numerous phone calls requesting an interview. KRWG's Sarina Turnbull has this report.

By Fernando Zamarr?n

Las Cruces, NM – Two well-known celebrities made a stop in southern New Mexico on Sunday to rally support for Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama, and to encourage young people and Hispanics to register to vote.

By Sarina Turnbull

Las Cruces, NM – The National Rifle Association has endorsed New Mexico congressional candidate Ed Tinsley.

Tinsley is vying for the seat being vacated by Congressman Steve Pearce, who is running for the U.S. Senate. The Republican candidate is running against Hobbs businessman Harry Teague.

The National Rifle Association awarded Tinsley an A rating, which means the candidate is solidly pro-gun. The A rating is usually reserved for incumbents.

By Marco Grajeda

Las Cruces, NM – With the General Election around the corner, rural communities in many states from Oklahoma to New York are hopeful the next President will stem the flow of illegal immigration with beefed up border security. But doing so means untangling the web of communities along the U-S/ Mexico border. As Marco Grajeda reports from New Mexico, come November the fate of these communities is in the hands of local voters.

By Marco Grajeda

Las Cruces, NM – Retired Navy Captain Frank Gamboa says his friend Republican presidential nominee John McCain made a wise choice in selecting Governor Sarah Palin as his running mate. Gamboa has made several stops in New Mexico including Las Cruces to rally for the GOP candidate.

By Mayra Torres

Las Cruces, NM – Students at the New Mexico State University presented the views of Senator Barack Obama and debated with Republican students who represented Senator John McCain.