Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — APD investigators charged a man for driving drunk and under the influence of drugs before crashing a vehicle into a home today, causing the death of the homeowner who was sitting inside the residence. Mark Castello, 52, is accused of driving a white Ford Expedition through a stop sign at Propps…… MORE
Human Services Department announces $9 million in utility assistance for low-income families
Santa Fe, NM (KKOB) — The New Mexico Human Services Department (HSD) announced Wednesday that they have received $9.2 million in additional funding from the Low-Income Home Energy Program (LIHEAP), the program assists low-income households with their home energy bills. Households that received utility assistance from October 1, 2022, to September 30, 2023, will be…… MORE
NMSP participates in C.A.R.E. operation during the Christmas holiday
Santa Fe, NM (KKOB) — During the Christmas holiday, the New Mexico State Police participated in the Combined Accident Reduction Effort (C.A.R.E.) operation across all roadways within the state. The goal of the traffic initiative is to increase motorist safety and reduce the number of crashes through a strong law enforcement presence. Because of the…… MORE
“Take a Ride on Us” offers safe rides for the holidays
Bernalillo County, NM (KKOB) — The holidays are here and the “Take a Ride on Us” program is once again offering the gift of a safe ride for Bernalillo and Sandoval County residents who are celebrating the season. The “Take a Ride on Us” campaign is offering 2,000 trips on a first-come, first-served basis. Beginning…… MORE
APD arrests 16-year-old for shooting death at downtown club
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — APD homicide detectives arrested 16-year-old Louis Mugishawimana for the overnight night shooting death of a man at a Downtown club. Officers responded shortly after 1:30 a.m. to reports of a shooting at Knockouts, a strip club located at 311 Central Ave., N.W. Officers located an adult male on the ground in…… MORE
The demand to expand at UNM CCC
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — The University of New Mexico Comprehensive Cancer Center is expanding its clinicalspace to offer treatments that no other entity in the state can offer.The existing clinic building comprises more than 200,000 square feet of exam rooms, outpatientsurgical suites, radiation vaults, a bone marrow and stem cell transplant bay, and achemotherapy infusion…… MORE
NM Phil presents second Power Concert: “The Violin & a Trip to Italy & Spain”
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — The New Mexico Philharmonic presents “The Violin & a Trip to Italy & Spain” on Sunday, January 21, 3 p.m. at Immanuel Presbyterian Church. The NMPhil Power Concerts series is geared toward introducing young audience members and their families to classical music, the orchestra, and the instruments that make it all…… MORE
Ho, Ho, Ho! Santa Claus is coming to the City’s Eastside Shelter
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — You better watch out, your better not cry, you better not pout, ‘cause Santa Claus is coming to the Animal Welfare Department (AWD) Eastside Shelter on Friday, December 22rd from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Capture memories with your child and/or devoted pet by taking a Free photo with Santa. Everyone…… MORE
Local Solar Access Fund to invest in New Mexico community resilience
Santa Fe, NM (KKOB) — New Mexico House Majority Whip Reena Szczepanski and State Senator Harold Pope announced Monday, they are sponsoring the Local Solar Access Fund in the 2024 legislative session. This groundbreaking proposal will create an accessible grant fund for community-owned solar and storage projects at the New Mexico Finance Authority. The Local…… MORE
Seasonal closures for wildlife protection begin New Years Day
Taos, NM (KKOB) — Carson National Forest staff will implement seasonal closures on Jan. 1, 2024. The closures are for the protection of wildlife, and in some cases, also for soil and watershed protection. “The Carson National Forest is a biologically rich landscape that support a diversity of wildlife,” said Acting Forest Supervisor Jack Lewis.…… MORE
