Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — Construction on a new water line and road reconstruction project along Broadmoor Boulevard will begin Monday. The project, spanning from Country Club Drive to Loma Colorado Boulevard, will cost approximately $8.4 million and is expected to last one year. While no full lane closures are planned, drivers should expect some delays…… MORE
Governor appoints brother
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham has appointed her brother to be a regent at New Mexico Highlands University. The governor defends the appointment, saying Greg Lujan is exactly the kind of person she wants as a regent – an adult who went back to school to get a college degree. He’ll serve…… MORE
Breweries are bracing
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — Local breweries are preparing for potential challenges as President Trump’s newly announced tariffs on steel and aluminum imports to take effect, March 12. The proposed 25% tariffs are expected to drive up the costs of materials essential for brewing, packaging, and serving beer, such as kegs and steel tanks. According to…… MORE
Immigrant friendly
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — The town of Bernalillo has reaffirmed its status as an immigrant-friendly town. The resolution was enacted after presidential executive orders in 2017 relating to immigration enforcement, started to concern Bernalillo residents. The resolution states, in part….recent presidential executive orders relating to immigration enforcement have done nothing to allay those fears and,…… MORE
Officer honored
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — The Metropolitan Detention Center Officer seen in the now viral video of the Courtroom attack is being honored for bravery. According to the county, the Officer Steven Jackson is being recognized for his actions during an assault on an inmate in a courtroom Friday. While escorting Inmate Alexander Segura Ortiz, Jackson…… MORE
Jason Aldean – Full Throttle Tour
Jason Aldean is coming to Isleta Amphitheatre on July 24 for the Full Throttle Tour 2025 with special guests Nate Smith, RaeLynn & Dee Jay Silver! … MORE
Poor report card for New Mexico students
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — The Nation’s report card on school is out, and – once again – New Mexico ranks last in all categories. Scores from the National Assessment of Educational Progress shows about half of all 4th and 8th grade students are not meeting even the most basic ability in math or reading. Amanda…… MORE
Another officer resigns
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — APD Lt. Kyle Curtis who was targeted on Friday as part of an internal investigation of current and former DWI officers submitted his resignation Monday. The U.S. Attorney’s Office identified Lt. Curtis as Giglio-impaired as a result of the federal investigation into wrong doing. The DA’s Office used the designation to…… MORE
Feral cattle
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — Los Alamos National Laboratory is looking to finally get rid of feral cattle on their land. The cows have been known to cause accidents on area roads, and the proposals are for a round up, or to shoot the animals. The National Nuclear Security Administration also says the cattle have damaged…… MORE
Addressing downtown vacant buildings
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — The ordinance to register and improve vacant downtown buildings was signed by Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller Thursday. Terry Brunner of the Redevelopment Agency said at the sidewalk ceremony he’s always being asked what he’s doing to clear the blight. Owners of vacant buildings will have to pay $1-thousand to $5-thousand each…… MORE
