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By Jim Williams

Albuquerque, NM – A surge of early voting in the past two weeks has apparently reduced the pressure on polling places today. But that relief hasn't necessarily extended to all the voters who did show up at the polls. KUNM's Jim Williams reports.

By Jamie Palafox

Las Cruces, NM. – With November 4th finally here...thousands of New Mexicans will head to the polls to cast their ballots. After months of campaigning, the state's major candidates will welcome the election results at several parties being held across the state. KRWG's Jamie Palafox has the details...

By Evan Woodward

Las Cruces, NM – The Dona Ana County Bureau of Elections announced today that 3, 844 absentee ballots remained outstanding in the county as of this morning. Many county voters have been complaining of significant delays in receiving their absentee ballots while some never received them at all. As KRWG's Evan Woodward reports, experts say the number of outstanding absentee ballots will go down as the day wears on but some registered voters will not be able to vote in this historic election.

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.

By Jim Williams

Albuquerque, NM – A new poll finds Democrat Barack Obama with a ten point lead over Republican John McCain in the final days of the presidential race in New Mexico. The Rasmussen poll was based on the responses of five hundred likely voters, and showed Obama had the support of 54 percent while McCain had 44 percent.

By Jamie Palafox

Las Cruces, NM – United Stats Senator John Kyl visited Mesilla today to rally support for Republican Presidential candidate John McCain.