Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — Employees of Sandia National Laboratories will once again come together to help local families in need over the Thanksgiving holiday with the annual “Take a Turkey to Work Day.” As part of the event on Nov. 14, employees are encouraged to bring a frozen turkey to drop off at various sites…… MORE
Christmas de Los Caballos Parade set November 19th
Corrales, NM (KKOB) — Horses and mules decked out in their Christmas finery will be once again marching down Corrales Rd. beginning at 1 pm on Nov. 19th. Ribbons and bows, bells, lights, sparkles and glitter are all part of this event, which marks the kick-off of the Corrales Fire Department’s Annual Christmas Toy and…… MORE
APD in compliance with nearly all of DOJ settlement agreement
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — The Albuquerque Police Department reached 94% operational compliance of its settlement agreement with the U.S. Department of Justice. “We wanted real reform, right reform, but the Albuquerque way; the way that works best for our community and officers,” said Mayor Tim Keller. “Now we have a much more active dialogue with…… MORE
ABQ BioPark offers Veterans Day deal
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — The ABQ BioPark is saluting military personnel this Veterans Day with $1 admission on Saturday, November 11. “The ABQ BioPark is pleased to offer this special discount to those who have served this country,” said Allyson Zahm, ABQ BioPark guest experience manager. “This Veterans Day, we express our gratitude to all…… MORE
Santa Fe National Forest begins aerial seeding treatments in fire area
Santa Fe, NM (KKOB) — The Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) will begin aerial seeding treatments on National Forest System (NFS) lands on November 8, 2023. The project area consists of 11,759 acres on the Pecos/Las Vegas District of the Santa Fe National Forest and on the Camino Real District of the Carson National NF…… MORE
NMSP Crime Suppression Unit with significant ABQ drug and firearms arrest
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — During the first week of November, after a lengthy investigation, the New Mexico State Police Crime Suppression Unit along with the New Mexico State Police Investigations Bureau identified Rene Rolando Lobos, 32, of Albuquerque to be involved in trafficking large amounts of Fentanyl. State Police agents located Lobos at the Sandia…… MORE
NMSP in Gallup conduct operation to combat retail crime
Gallup, NM (KKOB) — November 3rd, New Mexico State Police officers in Gallup conducted an operation at the Wal-Mart aimed at preventing retail crime and holding those who are engaged in shoplifting and other retail crimes accountable. During the operation, State Police officers identified eight individuals engaged in shoplifting. Three of them were found to…… MORE
APS Board invites community to weigh in on next superintendent
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — The search for a new Albuquerque Public Schools superintendent is in full swing, and APS wants to know what qualities community members would like to see in the district’s next leader. The person selected will replace Superintendent Scott Elder, who will be leaving APS when his contract expires on June 30,…… MORE
Online Christmas tree permit sales begin Thursday
Taos, NM (KKOB) — The Carson National Forest will begin selling Christmas tree permits online at 8 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 9. Permits will be sold through Recreation.gov and will cost $5 to $15, depending on the size of tree sought. Trees, except bristlecone pines, up to 20 feet may be cut with a permit. “As always,…… MORE
Mariachis’s named 2023 Copa de la Diversion Campeons
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — At the annual Minor League Baseball Fall Meetings award ceremony, the Albuquerque Isotopes/Mariachis de Nuevo México were named the 2023 Copa de la Diversión Campeón, presented by Nationwide, the team’s third time winning the award. Albuquerque was previously named the Copa de la Diversión Campeón in 2018 and 2019, the first…… MORE
