Lincoln County, NM (KKOB) — The New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) and the New Mexico Department of Health (DOH) is hosting a free domestic well water testing event at Smokey Bear Days in Capitan, New Mexico on May 4, 2024. Free testing will be available from 10 am to 2 pm, Saturday, May 4, 2024,…… MORE
APD detectives arrest suspect for murder, robbery of man found bound, asphyxiated
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — APD detectives arrested suspect who is charged with the murder of Christopher Fallen in early February 2024 at his home near Carlisle Blvd. and Constitution Ave., N.E. Detectives arrested Daniel Lee Hadders, 27, on Friday evening. Fallen’s deceased body was discovered by his business partners on Feb. 6 inside his home,…… MORE
Rudy Wendelin’s Smokey Bear paintings featured in Capitan
Capitan, NM (KKOB) — In honor of Smokey Bear’s 80th birthday, the Smokey Bear Historical Park in Capitan will be hosting a two-week exhibit of paintings by Rudy Wendelin, April 30-May 10. Rudy Wendelin began working for the Forest Service in 1933 as a draftsman and illustrator. After a stint as a Navy artist during…… MORE
MADD New Mexico moves headquarters to the Center for Hope and Healing
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) New Mexico is pleased to announce the relocation of its headquarters to The Center for Hope and Healing in Albuquerque. This move represents a significant step forward in MADD NM’s mission to support victims of drunk driving and prevent further tragedies on our roads. The new…… MORE
NM Renewable Energy Transmission Authority announces new executive director
Santa Fe, NM (KKOB) — The New Mexico Renewable Energy Transmission Authority (“RETA”) is pleased to announce Lynn Mostoller will be its next Executive Director beginning July 1, 2024. Ms. Mostoller comes to RETA after practicing law in New Mexico for nearly 20 years. She is a graduate of the University of New Mexico School…… MORE
BernCo celebrates opening of South Valley senior housing complex
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — A grand opening was held Wednesday to celebrate Ceja Vista Apartments, a senior affordable housing complex at 10001 Ceja Vista Rd. SW. near Atrisco Vista High School. The 156-unit complex is the partner development to the neighboring Valle De Atrisco family apartments and was made possible in part through project revenue…… MORE
Good Job New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — Wednesday, the New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions (NMDWS) launched the first episode of its first agency-wide podcast. Good Job New Mexico provides a platform for conversations with New Mexico workers from all walks of life about various jobs they’ve worked, how they’ve gotten to where they are, and where they…… MORE
APD identifies man shot by authorities
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — APD investigators released the identity of the man who was fatally shot by police during a struggle over a gun in front of the Walmart in Northeast Albuquerque last week. Detectives attempted to detain Mark Benavidez on Thursday, April 11, 2024, as part of an investigation into several armed robberies. Moments…… MORE
AFRL’s Aloha Telescope celebrates 10-year anniversary
Kirtland Air Force Base, NM (KKOB) — It’s been 10 years since the Air Force Research Laboratory, or AFRL, successfully launched the astronomy outreach program called Aloha Explorations at the Air Force Maui Optical and Supercomputing site, or AMOS, in Maui, Hawaii. The STEM outreach project involving AFRL, the Georgia Institute of Technology and the…… MORE
House and Senate Republicans stand against mandatory 5-day school week
Santa Fe, NM (KKOB) — House and Senate Republicans over the weekend voiced their continuing opposition to the Public Education Department’s (PED) recent rule change that will effectively eliminate the four-day school week option for districts across the state. This opposition was expressed in a letter to PED Cabinet Secretary Arsenio Romero that was signed…… MORE
