Actors to push Obama, voter registration at NMSU

Actress Eva Longoria and actor Adam Rodriguez will stop at New Mexico State University in Las Cruces on Sunday to promote the candidacy of Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama and urge college students to register to vote ahead of Tuesday’s deadline.

Longoria, of “Desperate Housewives” fame, and Rodriguez, who stars in “CSI: Miami,” will appear at a rally on the outdoor stage located east of Corbett Center at 11:15 a.m., according to a news release. Click here to view the event’s invitation.

According to the news release, “Longoria and Rodriguez will speak to college students at NMSU about why voting in this election is an important privilege. This year, more than ever, New Mexicans have responded to the call to action, to change the state and change the country. After record participation in the Democratic caucuses, widespread enthusiasm throughout New Mexico continues to grow. New Mexicans across the state have registered to vote for Barack Obama because they know that he is the only candidate in this race who brings the change we need.”