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Paid family and medical leave bill on the agenda

Paid family and medical leave bill on the agenda

Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — A paid family and medical leave bill is set to be introduced in the Roundhouse this week, with Republicans coming out in opposition. House Minority Leader Gail Armstrong says her party is not against the concept, just what this particular bill would cost. Armstrong tells KKOB’s Morning Show with Bob Clark…

UNM professor loses battle with cancer

UNM professor loses battle with cancer

Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — The University of New Mexico is mourning the death of a well-respected political science professor. Mala Htan was 53 when she died Friday, after an extensive battle with cancer. She was originally from Honolulu, and came to Albuquerque in 1982 when her mother became a UNM professor. Htan was noted for…

Feral cattle

Feral cattle

Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — Los Alamos National Laboratory is looking to finally get rid of feral cattle on their land. The cows have been known to cause accidents on area roads, and the proposals are for a round up, or to shoot the animals. The National Nuclear Security Administration also says the cattle have damaged…

Addressing downtown vacant buildings

Addressing downtown vacant buildings

Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — The ordinance to register and improve vacant downtown buildings was signed by Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller Thursday. Terry Brunner of the Redevelopment Agency said at the sidewalk ceremony he’s always being asked what he’s doing to clear the blight. Owners of vacant buildings will have to pay $1-thousand to $5-thousand each…

Heinrich to skip Santa Fe

Heinrich to skip Santa Fe

Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — US Senator Martin Heinrich has decided to stay put in Washington, rather than run for New Mexico Governor next year. He made the announcement this morning after speculation the newly re-elected Senator could replace termed-out Michelle Lujan Grisham. Heinrich cited what he called President Trump’s “alarming actions” as a reason New…

Mescalero confronted by ICE agent

Mescalero confronted by ICE agent

Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — The southern New Mexico tribal community of Mescalero is disturbed over federal immigration agents confronting its members. The Mescalero Apache President said they confirmed one report of an ICE agent approaching a tribal member in Ruidoso, speaking to her in Spanish, and asking for a passport. The president said the woman…