Las Cruces, NM (KKOB) — During its Nov. 15 meeting, the New Mexico Mortgage Finance Authority (MFA) Board of Directors approved $3.5 million in funding from the New Mexico Housing Trust Fund to support solar systems for homes that are receiving NM Energy$mart Weatherization Program services. The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is the primary…… MORE
Santa’s coming to town and he’s riding the Rail Runner
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — The Village of Los Lunas and Rio Metro Regional Transit District present Santa’s Coming to Town this Saturday, December 9th, at the Los Lunas Transportation Center. In addition to the Los Lunas annual tree lighting, this free, family-friendly event features games, crafts, and, of course, pictures with Santa! There will be…… MORE
Rio Rancho Home Repair Program accepting applications
Rio Rancho, NM (KKOB) — Monday through January 5, 2024, low- to moderate-income Rio Rancho homeowners can apply for home repair assistance. The City of Rio Rancho has once again partnered with the non-profit Homewise, Inc., to administer this program. Those interested can apply for consideration via the Homewise website, https://homewise.my.salesforce-sites.com/rioranchograntapplication. Assistance is capped at…… MORE
Enrollment opens for 2024 Middle Rio Grande Environmental Water Leasing Program
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — The Middle Rio Grande Conservancy District and the New Mexico Office of the State Engineer have announced enrollment for the 2024 Irrigation Demand Management/Environmental Water Leasing Program. In its fifth year, the program offers landowners within the middle Rio Grande valley the opportunity to lease water back to MRGCD. The program…… MORE
APD arrests two more suspects in July 4th homicide
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — APD officers arrested two more suspects for the July 4, 2023, murder of Alfonso Aguilar during a carjacking in Southeast Albuquerque. Officers arrested Lacey Cormier, 40, and Joseph Griego, 28, for shoplifting today. They learned Cormier and Griego had arrest warrants for the July 4 murder. A third suspect, Juan Delarosa,…… MORE
PNM taking measures against scam calls
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — PNM, provider of electricity in New Mexico, is warning customers of the rising tide of scam calls during this holiday season. As the holidays approach, scammers become more aggressive, preying on unsuspecting customers to defraud them of their hard-earned money. There have been 355 reported scam calls so far this year.…… MORE
Biden administration officials announce final federal oil and gas emissions rules
Dubai (KKOB) — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham joined U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Michael S. Regan and White House National Climate Advisor Ali Zaidi in announcing the final federal rules that will reduce emissions from the oil and gas industry. Administrator Regan made the announcement during a press conference at the United Nations Climate Change Conference in…… MORE
NMSU and Fresno State face-off in 18th annual Isleta New Mexico Bowl
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — New Mexico State and Fresno State have been selected to participate in the 18th annual Isleta New Mexico Bowl. The game will be played Saturday, Dec. 16 at 3:45 pm MT at University Stadium in Albuquerque and will be televised nationally on ESPN and broadcast on Bowl Season Radio. The Aggies (10-4,…… MORE
UPDATE–BCSO finds missing family
Bernalillo County, NM (KKOB) — BCSO officials aren’t saying much except this morning the family’s found and all the kids are accounted for. Authorities tell us an investigation is underway. +++++++++++++++ Bernalillo County, NM (KKOB) — The Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office urgently asks the public to help find a missing family. They may be with…… MORE
APD charges 21-year-old for shooting death of friend
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — APD homicide detectives charged 21-year-old Noah Rodriguez for the shooting death of his friend during a fight at his West Side home on Wednesday. The victim’s next of kin has not been notified and detectives request that his name not be published until notification is made. Detectives determined that Rodriguez was…… MORE
