Santa Teresa, NM (KKOB) — The New Mexico Economic Development Department announced today that two more companies have been awarded state economic assistance to boost manufacturing expansions and create jobs at New Mexico’s international Borderplex in Santa Teresa. The newest additions to Santa Teresa are Coast Aluminum and Monti Inc. Investing in New…… MORE
CABQ recognized for excellence in financial reporting
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — The City of Albuquerque’s Department of Finance and Administrative Services (DFAS) has been awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) for its annual comprehensive financial report for fiscal year 2022. The City received the Certificate…… MORE
BernCo Treasurer reminds property owners of first half property taxes
Bernalillo County, NM (KKOB) — Bernalillo County Treasurer Nancy Bearce reminds property owners the due date for the first half of the tax bill is Monday, Dec. 11, 2023. Property taxpayers can pay their taxes online and can access their account information 24/7 here. To make a payment arrangement, call 505-468-7031 or email the Treasurer’s…… MORE
Councilor Peña part of National Cruising Community Policing conference
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — This week, City Councilor Klarissa Peña is traveling to National City, California to participate in the Mid-Year National Cruising Community Policing Conference on December 1-2, 2023. Councilor Peña has been the leading voice in building a national movement to repeal anti-cruising legislation and to create community policing programs based on cruising…… MORE
Operation Silent Night collects comfort gifts for shelter animals
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — Celebrate the season of giving by helping the Animal Welfare Department increase the comfort of homeless animals in City shelters. The wish list for cats and dogs include small cat toys, treats, beds, brushes, wand toys, scratchers, blankets, towels, dog enrichment toys, collars, harnesses, pill pockets, and Kong’s toys. Please help…… MORE
Dramatic Video from Coronado Mall
Albuquerque Police Department just released surveillance footage of 15-year-old Isaiah Montoya the suspect in the Friday shooting at Coronado Center. Video shows Montoya chasing a teen through the mall, finally stopping at an exit, waving to the teen to exit with him. The teen approaches the doors when Montoya fires the shot, from outside Coronado Center. People can be seen…… MORE
APD arrests two suspects accused in drug robbery-turned-homicide
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — APD detectives arrested two murder suspects in separate locations today. The suspects are charged in the fatal shooting death of Nicolas Candelaria on Nov. 1 at a residence in the Barelas neighborhood. Downtown officers arrested Lanise Padilla this morning after stopping her for not having a license plate. Padilla was arrested…… MORE
Changes to household hazardous waste collection coming
Bernalillo County, NM (KKOB) — BernCo’s Public Works Division is notifying residents of upcoming changes to the household hazardous waste collection program. Starting Friday, Dec. 1, the service will be provided by Safety-Kleen, located at 2720 Girard Blvd. NE, 87107. Safety-Kleen will continue to provide the same service as the previous provider with business hours…… MORE
New Mexico State Police participate in C.A.R.E. Operation
Santa Fe, NM (KKOB) — Over the Thanksgiving holiday, the New Mexico State Police participated in the Combined Accident Reduction Effort (C.A.R.E.) operation across all roadways within the state. The goal of the traffic initiative is to increase motorist safety and reduce the number of crashes through a strong law enforcement presence. Because of the…… MORE
ENMU celebrates 90 years since the opening of its Administration Building
Portales, NM (KKOB) — November 23, 2023, marks the 90-year anniversary of the Administration Building dedication on the Eastern New Mexico University campus. On Thanksgiving morning, November 23, 1933, 7000 people gathered for a program to celebrate the opening of the Administration Building on the Eastern New Mexico Junior College campus with Governor A.W. Hockenhull…… MORE
