DOH unveils comprehensive helpline

Santa Fe, NM (KKOB) — The New Mexico Department of Health (DOH) announces the launch of a unified hotline, the “NM DOH Helpline,” aimed at consolidating the various DOH hotlines into a single point of contact for the public. The helpline will provide essential information and assistance on a wide range of health-related inquiries.   …MORE

APD announces retirement and promotion among command staff

Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — APD’s Deputy Chief Cori Lowe is retiring from the department following a career as an officer, detective and a leader during reform efforts during the past six years. Lowe oversees the Accountability Bureau, which she helped create as part of APD’s efforts to gain compliance under the Court-Approved Settlement Agreement with…MORE

New money will continue

Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — Budget experts report the trend of new money will continue into the upcoming fiscal year. That forecast validated with the state’s Consensus Revenue Estimating Group saying they expect more than $3 billion in new money. And budget experts expect the trend of new money. New Mexico Taxation and Revenue Secretary Stephanie…MORE

DVS launches Operation Holiday Cheer 2023

Santa Fe, NM (KKOB) — The New Mexico Department of Veterans Services (DVS) is excited to kick off Operation Holiday Cheer 2023. Join us in spreading joy to residents and staff at the State Veterans’ Home in Truth or Consequences, and the veterans wing of Fort Bayard Medical Center. Many resident veterans lack family connections,…MORE

BCSO investigating juvenile death at Atrisco Heritage High School

Bernalillo County, NM (KKOB) — Friday evening, the Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office responded to a reported shooting at Atrisco Heritage High School, located at 10800 Dennis Chavez Blvd SW. The incident, which occurred at approximately 9:42 PM, resulted in the unfortunate death of 16- year-old Elijah Pohl-Morfin.Initial response to the incident was by the Albuquerque…MORE

Two car head-on crash claims four lives Saturday

Mendanales, NM (KKOB) — Saturday around 3:30 a.m., the New Mexico State Police were called to U.S. Highway 84 milepost 202 near Medanales for a head-on fatal crash.  The crash involved a 2000 Jeep Cherokee occupied by two people and a 2019 GMC truck occupied by two people. The two vehicles collided head-on and became…MORE

APD investigating early Sunday morning fatal crash

Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — APD’s Fatal Crash Team investigated a crash that resulted in the death of a pedestrian who ran into lanes of traffic Sunday morning. Investigators determined a vehicle was traveling on Central Ave. around 6 a.m. when a pedestrian, an adult male, ran across westbound lanes of traffic near General Arnold St.,…MORE

APD investigating critical-injury crash involving pedestrian

Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — APD investigators responded to a crash that caused critical injuries to a pedestrian in the area of Central Ave. and Indiana St., S.E. Investigators determined that a red Subaru Forester was traveling eastbound on Central Ave. The vehicle was traveling about 25–30 mph due to slowed traffic. The driver noted a…MORE

NFIB Jobs Report: Main Street jobs openings dip slightly in November

Santa Fe, NM (KKOB) — According to NFIB’s monthly jobs report, 40% (seasonally adjusted) of all owners reported job openings they could not fill in the current period, down three points from October. The percent of small business owners reporting labor quality as their top small business operating problem remains elevated at 24%. Labor costs…MORE

AAA Weekend Gas Watch

Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — The statewide gas price average in New Mexico is $2.99 for a gallon of regular unleaded fuel, according to the AAA New Mexico Weekend Gas Watch. That price is 10 cents less when compared to this day last week and 18 cents less per gallon than on this day last year. Of…MORE