Bernalillo County, NM (KKOB) — Bernalillo County Commissioners Steven Michael Quezada and Walt Benson stand in full support of the New Mexico Foundation for Open Government (FOG) and its unwavering commitment to transparency and accountability in governmental affairs. In response to FOG’s recent appeal to the New Mexico Department of Justice to investigate potential violations…… MORE
Socorro, NM (KKOB) — The National Cave and Karst Research Institute will welcome a new director in July. Dr. Benjamin Tobin, a research geologist from Kentucky, has accepted the position to head the premier research center for cave and karst resources, located in Carlsbad, New Mexico, after a national search. NCKRI is a research center…… MORE
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — Albuquerque police have shutdown access to the parking lot area at the Albuquerque International Sunport because of a bomb threat. KOAT-TV reports a spokesperson at the Sunport confirms authorities are not allowing anyone entry to the parking lot area until a sweep of the facility is concluded. So, this means anyone…… MORE
Santa Fe, NM (KKOB) — Restoration work is expected to begin along portions of Los Alamos Canyon later this month as part of the “Los Alamos Canyon Restoration and Sediment Reduction Project”. The New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) is funding this project through their River Stewardship Program and in partnership with Los Alamos County. This…… MORE
Portales, NM (KKOB) — Eastern New Mexico University has been awarded a $60,855 Grant from NASA in collaboration with the Wex Foundation. The Wex Foundation was awarded some of the 3.2 million dollars sent out to four institutions to enhance the capability of informal education institutions to host NASA-based learning activities while increasing the institutions’…… MORE
Rio Rancho, NM (KKOB) — The New Mexico Environmental Improvement Board (EIB) recently voted to reject a request to pause the enforcement of the Advanced Clean Cars and Trucks Rule (EIB 23-56 (R)) until ongoing litigation is resolved. The request to delay the rule was submitted by the New Mexico Automotive Dealers Association and an…… MORE
Bernalillo County, NM (KKOB) — The Bernalillo County Board of Commissioners this evening approved the use of $545,000 in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds for roadway resurfacing services for three roadways within District 4. They include the corridor of San Rafael from Browning to Lowell; the Tierra Monte Subdivision; and Sandia Heights north of…… MORE
Rio Rancho, NM (KKOB) — District 1 City Councilor (4-year term) Jim Owen: 398 (47%) Deborah S. Dapson: 442 (53%) District 6 City Councilor (4-year term) Nicole Dahn List: 416 (51%) Edward Lynn Paulsgrove: 393 (49%) Canvass of Election Results The unofficial results of the April 9, 2024 Districts 1 and 6 Runoff Election and…… MORE
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — The ABQ BioPark is teaming up with ACTenviro and New Mexico Computer Recyclers to host an e-waste recycling event. Old cell phones, cables, keyboards, and almost anything with a plug will be accepted at the ABQ BioPark Tingley Beach parking lot on Sunday, April 21, from 8 a.m. to noon. Earth…… MORE
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — The search is on for talented performers to sing the national anthem at the 2024 New Mexico State Fair. Individual singers or small groups who are selected by the judging committee will have the unique opportunity to perform the anthem to thousands of people at the beginning of a PRCA event.…… MORE
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