Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — APD detectives arrested Juan Carlos Garcia for the April 7, 2024, stabbing death of Luis Romero after a confrontation over an alleged $300 debt. Detectives tracked down Garcia, 24, Sunday and arrested him on a warrant for open count of murder. Homicide detectives charged Garcia on April 9, and police have…… MORE
U.S. Eagle Credit Union announces new South Valley branch
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — U.S. Eagle Federal Credit Union, one of New Mexico’s leading credit unions with more than 93,000 members, announced Thursday the opening of its new Herrera Isleta Branch to provide banking and financial services to local businesses and members living in the South Valley and Mesa Del Sol communities. The Herrera Isleta…… MORE
FBI alert: New Mexico high school students invited to Teen Academy
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — High school students interested in spending a day with the FBI in Albuquerque are encouraged to apply for the agency’s 2024 Teen Academy, which will be held July 17th – 19th. Applications will be accepted through May 24th, 2024. The FBI Teen Academy allows students who will be in high school…… MORE
Bernalillo County’s emergency rental assistance funds expended
Bernalillo County, NM (KKOB) — After three years, Bernalillo County’s Emergency Rental Assistance funds have been expended. As part of Covid relief funding from the federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), Bernalillo County was awarded $17.4 million for the Bernalillo County Relief of Emergency Needs for Tenants (RENT) assistance program to support households that were…… MORE
PNM continues work in Santa Fe near Hyde Park Road
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — Work in this area is expected to last from Monday, April 22, until the end of the summer. This project is a continued powerline rebuild that aims to improve electrical reliability and resiliency in this area. Part of this project requires contractors to perform underground utility work and install new equipment…… MORE
UNM scientists uncover connection between blue lights and birds
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — A new study by scientists at The University of New Mexico is shedding light on a potential cause between bird collisions and buildings. The study, “Disentangling the biotic and abiotic drivers of bird-building collisions in a tropical Asian city using geological niche modeling,” led by UNM scientists David Tan and Nicholas…… MORE
BernCo and partners extend scrap tire amnesty days
Bernalillo County, NM (KKOB) — After much success, BernCo Planning and Development Services, along with City of Albuquerque Solid Waste and the New Mexico Tourism Department are extending the Free Scrap Tire Amnesty Days. The initiative, which kicked off last year, allows residents from unincorporated areas of Bernalillo County, outside the city limits, to turn…… MORE
BernCo Commissioners pass resolution for county manager hiring
Bernalillo County, NM (KKOB) — The Board of County Commissioners passed a resolution Tuesday evening on a 3-1 vote outlining the official selection process for the hiring of the new County Manager. Current manager Julie Morgas Baca plans to retire at the end of June. Commission Chair Barbara Baca has proposed a process that includes…… MORE
BernCo Commissioners call for NMDOJ investigation on County Commission actions
Bernalillo County, NM (KKOB) — Bernalillo County Commissioners Steven Michael Quezada and Walt Benson stand in full support of the New Mexico Foundation for Open Government (FOG) and its unwavering commitment to transparency and accountability in governmental affairs. In response to FOG’s recent appeal to the New Mexico Department of Justice to investigate potential violations…… MORE
NMT’s Cave and Karst Research Institute appoints new director
Socorro, NM (KKOB) — The National Cave and Karst Research Institute will welcome a new director in July. Dr. Benjamin Tobin, a research geologist from Kentucky, has accepted the position to head the premier research center for cave and karst resources, located in Carlsbad, New Mexico, after a national search. NCKRI is a research center…… MORE
