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

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

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

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

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