Santa Fe, NM (KKOB) — With the absentee ballot request deadline for the Primary Election upcoming on Tuesday, May 21, 2024, Secretary of State Maggie Toulouse Oliver today announced the launch of a new absentee ballot tracking system that gives detailed information to voters about the delivery and return status of their absentee ballot. “With…… MORE
APS in White House summit on chronic absenteeism
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — WHAT: Two Albuquerque Public Schools leaders are headed to a White House summit to explore ways to reverse high student absenteeism, a persistent problem schools nationwide have been grappling with since the pandemic. The meeting—dubbed the Every Day Counts Summit: Addressing Chronic Absenteeism and Increasing Student Engagement—is set for Wednesday, May…… MORE
BernCo Commissioners Steven Michael Quezada & Walt Benson not pleased
Bernalillo County, NM (KKOB) — Tuesday evening Bernalillo County Commissioners Steve Michael Quezada and Walt Benson issued the following statements concerning failed proposed amendments to the administrative resolution establishing a process for selection of a county manager: “Tonight, I opposed Commission Chair Barbara Baca’s plan to expand the County Manager Search Committee by two members…… MORE
NMED seeks applicants for Clean Transportation Fuel Advisory Committee
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — The New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) announced Monday it is accepting applications for a Clean Transportation Fuel Advisory Committee. The Committee is tasked with providing input on rules to implement the state’s Clean Transportation Fuel Standard. Passed as House Bill 41 earlier this year, the Clean Transportation Fuel Standard authorizes development…… MORE
2024 FAI Ballooning Hall of Fame inductees announced
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — The 2024 Fédération Aéronautique Internationale (FAI) Ballooning Commission (CIA) Hall of Fame inductees were announced in Lausanne, Switzerland, during the March 2024 plenary meeting. The Anderson Abruzzo Albuquerque International Balloon Museum, the home of the FAI CIA Balloon and Airship Hall of Fame, is delighted to announce that Neil Robertson…… MORE
State announces $25M for firefighter and EMT recruitment
Santa Fe, NM (KKOB) — The New Mexico Department of Finance and Administration (DFA) announced $25 million in available grants to local fire departments for firefighter and emergency medical technician (EMT) recruitment. DFA invites state and local entities to apply for funding from May 15th through June 15th. “We’re proud to announce these grants, which…… MORE
Kirtland AFB and Forest Service host ribbon cutting ceremony
Kirtland Air Force Base, NM (KKOB) — Kirtland AFB and USDA Forest Service will be hosting a ribbon cutting ceremony for Cibola National Forest Air Tanker Base on Friday, 17 May at 9:00 a.m. MDT. The new Air Tanker Base on Kirtland increases U.S. Forest Service capabilities to respond to wildfires in the region. Construction…… MORE
NMED provides financing to Bernalillo County Fire & Rescue to go electric
Bernalillo County, NM (KKOB) — The New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) awarded Bernalillo County Fire & Rescue (BCFR) $417,718 in grant funding to partially reimburse $1,829,973 in project costs to replace a 1991 Engine Model Year diesel-fueled Class 8, Pierce Dash fire engine, with a Pierce Volterra battery electric fire engine that does not produce…… MORE
CABQ Councilor Dan Champine adds $3 million for new APD helicopter
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — Albuquerque is closer to having an additional helicopter to help APD in their mission to keep residents safe. District 8 City Councilor Dan Champine, a former police officer, requested $3 million in funding to purchase a second helicopter for the city. That funding was included in a GRT Improvement Revenue Bond…… MORE
Pinning ceremony honors AmeriCorps Seniors Volunteers
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — Friday, the Department of Senior Affairs, along with Chief Administrative Officer Samantha Sengel, recognized members of the AmeriCorps Seniors Foster Grandparent (FGP) and Senior Companion Programs (SCP) during a commemorative pinning ceremony. The event celebrated the outstanding contributions of volunteers ages 55 and older who help guide students to higher academic…… MORE
