Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — This upcoming holiday travel season, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is anticipating airport security checkpoints will be busier than ever, and the agency is projecting that approximately 178,000 passengers will pass through the Sunport between Nov. 18-27. “This holiday season will be one of our busiest ever,” said Richard McCurley, Director of…… MORE
AAA New Mexico Weekend Gas Watch
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — The statewide gas price average in New Mexico is $3.06 for a gallon of regular unleaded fuel, according to the AAA New Mexico Weekend Gas Watch. That price is 11 cents less when compared to this day last week and 34 cents less per gallon than on this day last year. Of…… MORE
The NMSP go after Socorro criminals
Socorro, NM (KKOB) — New Mexico State Police Fugitive Apprehension Unit (FAU), Crime Suppression Unit (CSU) and uniform officers focused their efforts on combating crime in Socorro after residents addressed their concerns about increased criminal activity. In September of 2023, the CSU agents received anonymous requests made by citizens of Socorro county asking the New…… MORE
The AMAFCA Tumbleweed Snowman is about to appear
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — The Albuquerque Metropolitan Arroyo Flood Control Authority Tumbleweed Snowman appears on the north side of Interstate 40 at the AMAFCA offices every year. The debut occurs on Tumbleweed Tuesday, the first Tuesday after the Thanksgiving holiday, at 9 a.m.. For many Albuquerque residents, the appearance of the Tumbleweed Snowman signals the…… MORE
Nonprofit expands downtown space with grant award
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — New Mexico Community Capital (NMCC) has been selected as a recipient of the Downtown Storefront Activation Grant Program, receiving a $75,000 grant from the Metropolitan Redevelopment Agency (MRA). The funds will enable the nonprofit organization to expand their impact and continue their vital work in the heart of Downtown Albuquerque. With…… MORE
USDA confirms highly pathogenic avian influenza in chicken flock
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — The United States Department of Agriculture’s Animal & Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has confirmed the presence of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in a non-commercial backyard flock in San Juan County, New Mexico. Samples from the flock have been tested by the New Mexico Department of Agriculture’s (NMDA) Veterinarian Diagnostic…… MORE
Senate Republicans issue statement on passage of EV mandate
Santa Fe, NM (KKOB) — Late Friday afternoon, the unelected members of the Environmental Improvement Board (EIB) passed a controversial rule requiring the forced transition of new vehicle sales to electric on a 3-2 vote. Two of the seven-member board did not vote on the measure. The rule will require auto manufacturers to deliver to New Mexico…… MORE
APD posts weekly homicide update
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — APD posted its weekly homicide update, which reflects a 21% decrease in the number of homicide victims for 2023, as compared to the same time period in 2022. APD has investigated 85 cases involving 89 homicide victims, which the FBI considers non-negligent murders, through Nov. 17, 2023. There were 112 homicide…… MORE
Community volunteers can make the difference
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — The Health, Housing & Homelessness Department and the Office of Civic Engagement are launching new opportunities for the community to get involved with the City’s efforts to address homelessness. Recurring and one-time volunteer opportunities at city shelter facilities are now available on the city’s volunteer platform, oneabqvolunteers.com. “We live in a…… MORE
Blue Cross/Blue Shield of NM to open a South Valley center
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico is proud to announce that we will be opening a Blue Door Neighborhood Center in Albuquerque’s South Valley. The Center will offer members and the community access to in-person resources to improve their health and wellness at no cost. “We believe that health…… MORE
