ACCORDING TO WALLET-HUB, ALBUQUERQUE RESIDENTS RANK RATHER POORLY…COMING IN AT NUMBER 134 FOR BEST BUDGETERS OUT OF 150 CITIES STUDIED . THE COMPANY LOOKED AT SPENDING, CREDIT, SAVINGS AND DEBT IN COMPILING ITS LIST. THE RESIDENTS OF FARGO, NORTH DAKOTA COME IN AT NUMBER ONE…WHILE JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI FINISHES DEAD LAST.… MORE
B.V.’s Confidential
Probably the most anticipated movie trailer of all time was released recently. Of course, I am talking about Star Wars. Geeks were in heaven over this 90-second glimpse at the new movie to be released in December. It’s been 38 years since the first Star Wars movie in 1977, and this movie is a real…… MORE
Scott’s Turf
There seems to be a constant stream of news from the Albuquerque Police Department, public education and illegal immigration but I don’t want to miss out on other issues that are important to many New Mexicans. If there’s something that’s on your mind, I’m always willing to look into it. Just e-mail me at [email protected]…… MORE
Standing Pat
Weekend show host Eric Strauss is off this weekend but the show must go on. Scott Stiegler’s producer Brandon Vogt jumps into the chair and fills in for Strauss from 2-5p Saturday on 770 KKOB. AND, don’t forget the weekend morning show with Dan, Jill, and Bob 7-10a both Saturday and Sunday.… MORE
NM State Police Investigate Body Found in Back of a Car
A TRAFFIC STOP THAT QUICKLY TURNED INTO A CAR CHASE WITH STATE POLICE LEADS TO THE DISCOVER OF A BODY IN THE VEHICLE THAT FLED. IT STARTED ON HIGHWAY 550 TUESDAY AFTERNOON AND ENDED WHEN THE DRIVER SLAMMED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE IN BERNALILLO. OFFICERS FOUND THE BODY IN THE CAR WHILE INVESTIGATING THE CRASH AND…… MORE
Man Accused of Shooting APD Officer in More Trouble
GUARDS AT THE METRO DETENTION CENTER IN ALBUQUERQUE FOUND A HOMEMADE SHANK, OR KNIFE, IN THE JAIL CELL OF CHRISTOPHER COOK MONDAY. COOK IS THE MAN WHO ALLEGEDLY SHOT AND INJURED APD OFFICER LOU GOLSON DURING A TRAFFIC STOP IN JANUARY. THE DISCOVERY CAME DURING A ROUTINE SEARCH. COOK IS NOW CHARGED WITH POSSESSION OF…… MORE
New Mexicans Advised to “Toss the Ice Cream”
THE NEW MEXICO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH IS URGING RESIDENTS TO RETURN ANY BLUE BELL ICE CREAM THEY MAY HAVE, DUE TO CONCERNS OVER LISTERIA. THE COMPANY HAS RECALLED ALL IT’S PRODUCTS, INCLUDING ICE CREAM, FROZEN YOGURT, AND FROZEN SNACKS. THE DEPARTMENT SAYS THERE HAVE BEEN NO REPORTS OF LISTERIA CASES IN NEW MEXICO. THREE DEATHS…… MORE
NM Job Growth Continues
NEW MEXICO’S JOBLESS RATE IS UP SLIGHTLY FOR THE MONTH OF MARCH AT 6-POINT-1 PERCENT FROM 6 PERCENT IN FEBRUARY. BUT JOY FOREHAND WITH THE WORKFORCE SOLUTIONS DEPARTMENT SAYS IT’S NOT ENOUGH TO BE A CONCERN. IN FACT, FOREHAND TELLS US IN ADDITION TO HEALTH CARE AND EDUCATION, OTHER INDUSTRIES ACTUALLY GAINED JOBS. SHE SAYS…… MORE
Home Sales Up for the Metro
A BIG JUMP IN HOME SALES IN THE Albuquerque AREA. FOR THE FIRST QUARTER OF 2015, SALES WERE UP 8-PERCENT FROM THE SAME PERIOD A YEAR AGO. THAT’S THE STRONGEST FIRST QUARTER IN EIGHT YEARS. PAUL WILSON IS PRESIDENT OF THE GREATER ALBUQUERQUE ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS. HE SAYS THE MARKET OVERALL SEEMS TO BE CORRECTING…… MORE
Man Killed in Highway 66 Crash
A HEAD-ON CRASH TUESDAY MORNING ON HIGHWAY 66 CLAIMS THE LIFE OF A TIJERAS MAN. IT HAPPENED JUST AFTER 5AM BETWEEN CARNUEL AND TIJERAS. FIFTY-EIGHT YEAR OLD ROBERT GONZALES WAS KILLED WHEN ANOTHER VEHICLE, DRIVEN BY A 23 YEAR OLD WOMAN, CROSSED THE CENTER LINE AND SLAMMED IN TO HIS S-U-V. GONZALES DIED AT THE…… MORE
