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
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
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
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
Albuquerque, NM (KOAT) — Eleven men are in federal custody in connection with the theft of hundreds of thousands of dollars’ worth of Nike shoes off a BNSF train whose air brakes were cut as it traveled on tracks north of Phoenix. Federal officials attribute the activity to associates of a transnational criminal organization based…… MORE
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — The 2025 New Mexico legislative session has officially begun, with Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham outlining key priorities. In her State of the State address, she called for $205 million to make childcare accessible, proposed $50 million to fight homelessness, and urged tougher laws on repeat offenders to address rising crime. The…… MORE
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — Johnson & Johnson has received approval from the USFDA for a nose spray to help treat depression. According to the pharmaceutical company the nasal spray can be given to people who haven’t seen improvements in their depression after taking at least two oral medications. The main ingredient for the spray is…… MORE
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — On the heels of President Trump’s signing of immigration bills on Monday, the New Mexico immigrant rights advocacy group “Somos Un Pueblo Unido” announced plans for its “Know Your Rights” campaign. The goal is to reach at least 3,000 people through workshops and presentations, grow more familiar with their constitutional rights.…… MORE
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — Despite president Donald Trump’s threats of mass deportations and limiting asylum, more than 2,000 migrants began walking early Monday in southern Mexico, hoping to reach the United States. The Trump administration has ended use of a border app called “CBP One” that has allowed nearly 1 million people to legally enter…… MORE
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — In light of the wildfire disaster in Los Angeles, the village of Corrales is taking precautions. Village Fire Chief Anthony Martinez says they have received a lot of calls and questions regarding various residents who have not been able to get insurance on their homes in Corrales and had to go…… MORE
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