I ended a long term relationship this week, I dumped satellite TV. I had been with the same company for 10 years and three moves from Kentucky to New Mexico, but I finally had enough. I love television, news, information, entertainment, and sports. TV at many times has been my best friend, confidant, and addiction.…… MORE
Scott’s Turf
As a talk show host, I’ve got my eye on a lot of things but I’ll be honest I’m a little distracted this week. Baseball season is here and the Masters is being played. So, this weekend, not much yard work will be done at the Stig household! That said, I had some interesting discussions…… MORE
Standing Pat
Great news here. OUR talk partner, 1050 KTBL has signed a deal to carry selected games of the Colorado Rockies this year. Of course you know the Rockies are the Major league team for the Albuquerque Isotopes. The first Rockies game will be Saturday night against the Cubs. Our coverage begins at 5:30 Saturday night…… MORE
APS Taking Public Comment on ‘Super’ Candidates
PUBLIC HEARINGS ON THE CANDIDATES WHO WANT TO BE THE NEW SUPERINTENDENT AT APS GET UNDERWAY THURSDAY. THE APS BOARD IS ALSO SCHEDULED TO REDUCE THE LIST OF SIX SEMI-FINALISTS TO THREE ON THURSDAY MORNING, BEFORE THE PUBLIC HEARINGS. THE FIRST PUBLIC MEETING IS FOR PARENTS AND FAMILIES AND GETS UNDERWAY AT 6PM AT DISTRICT…… MORE
D-A Wants Lawyers for APD Cops “Gagged”
BERNALILLO COUNTY D-A KARI BRANDENBURG WANTS TO IMPOSE A GAG ORDER ON THE LAWYERS FOR TWO A-P-D OFFICERS CHARGED WITH MURDER. SAM BREGMAN, WHO REPRESENTS FORMER DETECTIVE KEITH SANDY, TELLS 770 KKOB HE’LL FILE A WRITTEN RESPONSE OPPOSING THE ORDER. HE SAYS THE IDEA OF THE GAG IS SHOCKING AND INAPPROPRIATE. SANDY AND OFFICER DOMINIQUE…… MORE
Commissioner Opposes Charging Albuquerque More for MDC
BERNALILLO COUNTY WANTS TO CHARGE THE CITY OF ALBUQUERQUE FOR INMATES THAT IT DROPS OFF AT THE METRO DETENTION CENTER. THE THINKING IS, MOST OF THE INMATES ARE THE CITY’S, SO IT SHOULD PAY UP. BUT COUNTY COMMISSIONER WAYNE JOHNSON DOESN’T LIKE THE IDEA. HE SAYS IT WOULD HIT TAXPAYERS … NOT THE CITY. JOHNSON…… MORE
BCSO Seeks Solution to Tijeras Tent City
THERE ARE RULES FOR THOSE LIVING IN THE LATEST TENT CITY IN THE ALBUQUERQUE METRO THAT INCLUDE NO DRUGS … NO BOOZE … NO FIGHTING … AND NO KIDS. BERNALILLO COUNTY SHERIFF’S SPOKESMAN AARON WILLIAMSON SAYS RESIDENTS OF THE CAMP SITE IN TIJERAS CANYON ARE COMPLYING THE FIRE RESTRICTIONS, USING CHARCOAL TO COOK INSTEAD OF…… MORE
Wal Mart Raises Pay in NM and Across the U-S
NEW MEXICO WAL MART EMPLOYEES ARE EARNING MORE. PAY FOR THEM AND EVERY OTHER WAL MART WORKER ACROSS THE COUNTRY WENT TO 9 DOLLARS AN HOUR … AND NEXT FEBRUARY IT’LL BE RAISED TO 10 DOLLARS AN HOUR. A RELEASE FROM THE COMPANY SAYS THE AVERAGE WAGE FOR FULL TIME EMPLOYEES IS NOW 13-DOLLARS-8-CENTS AN…… MORE
Santa Fe Bans Sales of Certain Liquor
A DECISION BY THE SANTA FE CITY COUNCIL OR THE SALE OF THOSE MINI BOTTLES OF BOOZE. THE COUNCIL WEDNESDAY NIGHT VOTED 6-TO-2 TO BAN SALES OF THE TINY LIQUOR BOTTLES TO MINORS. IT’S SLATED TO TAKE EFFECT SIX MONTHS FROM NOW. THE MEASURE WAS DRAFTED IN AN EFFORT TO REDUCE LITTERING.… MORE
Governor Signs E-Cig Ban and other Bills into Law
THE SALE OF E-CIGARETTES TO MINORS IS NOW AGAINST THE LAW IN NEW MEXICO. GOVERNOR MARTINEZ SIGNED SENATE BILL 433 INTO LAW. IT ALSO REQUIRES LIQUID NICOTINE PRODUCTS BE SOLD IN CHILD-RESISTANT PACKAGING. SHE ALSO SIGNED ANOTHER TWO DOZEN BILLS ON WEDNESDAY. THAT INCLUDES LEGISLATION DESIGNED TO IMPROVE NEW MEXICO SCHOOLS. ONE BILL EXPANDS ACCESS…… MORE
