Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — Holly Holm will be inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame. Prior to switching to UFC, Holm made a name for herself during her boxing career which ran from 2002-2013. The Albuquerque native compiled a record of 33-2-3 which included nine knockouts. Holm’s previous boxing accolades include world titles in…… MORE
New Mexico Wild
Albuquerque, NM– (KKOB) New Mexico Wild and other nonprofit conservation organizations applaud the New Mexico Legislature for their proposed budget that includes approximately $48.5 million from the federal American Rescue Plan Act funds to conserve New Mexico’s public lands and waters, improve equitable access to outdoor spaces and address a backlog of maintenance projects in…… MORE
Parker confesses
Albuquerque, NM Forty-two year old Stephen Parker has reportedly confessed, and has been arrested for the December 3rd murder of Tory Burdex. APD reports that Parker told detectives that he shot Burdex with two different guns after an argument with Burdex, and another man over drugs earlier in the day. Authorities state that Parker recently…… MORE
New Mexico Department of Veterans launches Operation Cheer
The New Mexico Department of Veterans Services is asking you to take part in “Operation Holiday Cheer” to bring season’s greetings to residents and staff of the New Mexico State Veterans Home in Tor C. Many residents have little contact with family—or no family at all. And many staff members work through the holidays, as the home…… MORE
Santa Fe based business curates adaptive fashion
(Santa Fe, N.M.) KKOB — When Alex Herold’s mom, Patti, was diagnosed with brain cancer in 2008, she came home to care for her. She made her home as accessible as possible, but getting dressed and finding clothing that made her feel beautiful while being functional was really challenging. As a former New York fashion…… MORE
City seeks input on westside intersection construction
(Albuquerque, N.M.) KKOB — A new traffic signal will soon be installed and improvements will be made to the 98th Street and Gibson Boulevard intersection in SW Albuquerque. This announcement today (Thursday) from the City. The purpose is to increase the safety, efficiency, and usability of this intersection for drivers, pedestrians, and cyclists. Other improvements include additional lighting,…… MORE
NM Lobo’s Football vs UNLV Contest Official Rules
A complete copy of these rules can be obtained by contacting the radio stations KRST, KOBQ, KMGA, KNML, KTBL, KDRF, and KKOB, (each a “Station” and collectively, “Stations”),owned and operated by Cumulus Radio LLC, 500 4th Street NW Albuquerque NM 87102, during normal business hours Monday through Friday or by sending a self-addressed, stamped envelope…… MORE
Redistricting Ethics
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) –According to a recent report the Center for Civic Policy and NAVA Education Project offered $50 stipends to individuals to lobby New Mexico’s first independent and nonpartisan Citizen Redistricting Committee to pass their privately funded redistricting maps.The accusations of paying to influence the CRC are seemingly backed up by emails gathered by…… MORE
Minority Business Development
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) –The City of Albuquerque has been awarded a $1.875 million grant from the U.S. Department of Commerce Minority Business Development Agency to support the New Mexico MBDA Business Center, which is located in Albuquerque and operated through the City’s Economic Development Department.Funding will assist center operations integral to the establishment and growth…… MORE
Government Buildings Audit
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — A new report from the New Mexico State Auditor’s Office highlights continued accessibility issues at state government buildings throughout New Mexico.That audit, found ADA compliance issues at nearly two dozen state government buildings, issues that state officials say have since been fixed.Among the findings, about one-third of parking lots reviewed didn’t…… MORE
