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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 Evan Woodward

Las Cruces, NM – The Albuquerque Journal released a new poll Sunday which showed Barack Obama with a slight advantage over John McCain among New Mexico voters. KRWG's Evan Woodward spoke with Journal Politics Reporter, Jeff Jones and Online Political Journalist, Heath Haussamen to get their take on the results.

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.

Las Cruces, NM – United States Senators approved the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act commonly referred to as the financial bailout. Now the rescue plan is headed to the House of Representatives for consideration. KRWG's news reporters asked residents of southern New Mexico for their opinion on the legislation and found a majority have mixed feelings.

By Charles Comer

Las Cruces, NM – It draws some of the most innovative scientists and engineers from around the globe-- and this year the International Symposium for Personal and Commercial Spaceflight is also looking to attract business people as well. KRWG's Charles Comer has more.

By Evan Woodward

Las Cruces, NM – When the United States Senate passed their version of the financial rescue package Wednesday they also included clean energy tax incentives as part of the bill. The plan would extend tax credits for wind, solar and other renewable energy sources: most of which are set to expire at the end of the year. KRWG's Evan Woodward reports.