Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — Voters in Rio Rancho have an opportunity to vote in their local municipal election for the next three weeks. On the ballot are three city council races, bond issues and two ballot questions for the Los Diamantes Public Improvement District. In the town of Bernalillo, two town councilors and a municipal…… MORE
Ant Thornton declares candidacy for State Senate
Sandia Park, NM (KKOB) — Dr. Anthony “Ant” Thornton is announcing his candidacy forthe New Mexico State Senate, District 19.“I am running for State Senate District 19 to replace Dr. Gregg Schmedes. Dr. Schmedesrecently announced his retirement from office and I want to thank him for his service andleadership: he has served as a great…… MORE
NM JPEC appoints Malott as newest member
Santa Fe, NM (KKOB) — The New Mexico Judicial Performance Evaluation Commission (JPEC) has appointed the Honorable Alan M. Malott, a retired district court judge, as its newest member. Judge Malott has practiced law for nearly 45 years in New Mexico. He served as a District Court Judge in the 2nd Judicial District from 2009-2018…… MORE
APD detectives arrest school coach for child sexual solicitation
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — APD Child Exploitation Detectives arrested Treyjan Felipe, 24, Wednesday after investigating an anonymous tip advising of sexual misconduct with a student athlete at Sandia Preparatory School. APD was alerted by the “Say Something Anonymous Reporting System (SS-ARS),” a downloadable application, telephone hotline and website that students can use to report classmates…… MORE
Council approves funding for fecal matter clean up
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — The City Council unanimously approved a resolution for the Albuquerque City Administration to create and administer a program to collect and dispose of human feces found on both public and private property. Before the enactment of the Council Resolution (R-24-3), residents and business owners were responsible for collecting and disposing of…… MORE
Supreme Court vacates convictions of man in Union County
Santa Fe, NM (KKOB) — The state Supreme Court ruled Monday a man was wrongly retried and convicted in 2019 of child sex crimes in Union County. In a unanimous opinion, the Court concluded that a prosecutor’s conduct was so prejudicial and improper during Rudolph Amador’s first trial that constitutional double jeopardy protections precluded a second…… MORE
BernCo celebrates artificial turf fields at Mesa Del Sol sports complex
Bernalillo County, NM (KKOB) — BernCo celebrated the completion of four new artificial turf fields at the county’s Mesa Del Sol Regional Outdoor Sports Complex this afternoon. County, state, and local officials and politicians, as well as youth soccer players laced up their sneakers to knock some soccer balls into the newly-constructed goals for a…… MORE
New Mexico climate action meeting in Tucumcari
Tucumcari, NM (KKOB) — The New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) is hosting a climate action engagement meeting in Tucumcari, New Mexico on Thursday, February 22, 2024. NMED staff and collaborators New Mexico Energy, Minerals, and Natural Resources Department and Center for Civic Policy will facilitate the informational meeting on priority climate actions for New Mexico…… MORE
February is National Pesticide Safety Education Month
Las Cruces, NM (KKOB) — The New Mexico Department of Agriculture (NMDA) – the agency that regulates pesticides in the state – is using National Pesticide Safety Education Month to remind the public to be safe and always read the labels on pesticide products around your home. Many consumers are unaware of what defines a pesticide…… MORE
Bernalillo County maintains Triple A bond ratings from top agencies
Bernalillo County, NM (KKOB) — Bernalillo County has kept its triple A bond rating with Moody’s, Fitch and Standard and Poor’s, which are the three major rating companies in the country. A higher bond rating means the county receives lower interest rates when selling bonds to finance voter-approved projects. Moody’s also upgraded the county’s rating…… MORE
