Category Archives: KKOB Local News

Paid family and medical leave bill on the agenda

Paid family and medical leave bill on the agenda

Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — A paid family and medical leave bill is set to be introduced in the Roundhouse this week, with Republicans coming out in opposition. House Minority Leader Gail Armstrong says her party is not against the concept, just what this particular bill would cost. Armstrong tells KKOB’s Morning Show with Bob Clark…MORE

UNM professor loses battle with cancer

UNM professor loses battle with cancer

Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — The University of New Mexico is mourning the death of a well-respected political science professor. Mala Htan was 53 when she died Friday, after an extensive battle with cancer. She was originally from Honolulu, and came to Albuquerque in 1982 when her mother became a UNM professor. Htan was noted for…MORE

Feral cattle

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

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

Heinrich to skip Santa Fe

Heinrich to skip Santa Fe

Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — US Senator Martin Heinrich has decided to stay put in Washington, rather than run for New Mexico Governor next year. He made the announcement this morning after speculation the newly re-elected Senator could replace termed-out Michelle Lujan Grisham. Heinrich cited what he called President Trump’s “alarming actions” as a reason New…MORE

Mescalero confronted by ICE agent

Mescalero confronted by ICE agent

Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — The southern New Mexico tribal community of Mescalero is disturbed over federal immigration agents confronting its members. The Mescalero Apache President said they confirmed one report of an ICE agent approaching a tribal member in Ruidoso, speaking to her in Spanish, and asking for a passport. The president said the woman…MORE

Second clarifier is a reality

Second clarifier is a reality

Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — The village of Bosque Farms has been awarded $10 million for wastewater infrastructure. For nearly two decades, village councilors, mayors and staff have been pleading their case at the state and federal level, requesting funding for a second clarifier at the municipal wastewater treatment plant. An additional clarifier will help handle…MORE

Torrez issues guidance for dealing with immigration enforcement

Torrez issues guidance for dealing with immigration enforcement

Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — New Mexico’s Attorney General has issued guidance for dealing with increased immigration enforcement, while also denouncing the removal of safe spaces like churches and schools from raids. Raul Torrez’ office issued papers on how churches and healthcare clinics can respond to assure the rights of their patrons are protected. While saying…MORE

Child rape case dismissed

Child rape case dismissed

Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — A man accused of raping a child had his case dismissed in Santa Fe because no prosecutor showed up for his hearing. 33-year-old Frankie Marquez was facing numerous counts including raping a child under the age of 13. His defense attorney asked the case be dismissed because no one from the…MORE

Pricey breakfast burrito

Pricey breakfast burrito

Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -Blake’s Lotaburger adds a $1 surcharge on egg-based menu items. If you’re heading out for your breakfast burrito in the morning, you may notice a price increase. Blake’s has announced a surcharge on all menu items that include eggs, citing a national egg shortage as the cause. In a statement, the popular…MORE

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