The private ceremony was Sunday. Now, the public swearing-in ceremony for Bernalillo County’s new District Attorney is being held Tuesday. Raul Torrez ran unopposed for the DA’s job- replacing Kari Brandenburg, who held the position for 16 years. Torrez comes to the DA’s office with experience as a former assistant US Attorney, Assistance Attorney General,…… MORE
Hiker Rescued in Sandias
No serious injuries for a hiker who had to be rescued after getting trapped near Sandia Crest. It happened Monday afternoon. The man got trapped in a ravine but was brought out by rescuers, the taken to the hospital. Rescuers had to deal with cold temps and snow from recent storms.… MORE
Sandia Ski Area Fully Open
There’s snow in the Sandia Mountains…enough to benefit Sandia Ski Area. Six inches have fallen there in the past three days. It led to Lift 1, which takes you to the top, being opened for the first time this season. Brian Coon with Sandia Ski tells KOB- TV the recent snow has enabled them to…… MORE
Tree Recycling Free Through Mid January
The City of Albuquerque Solid Waste Department, Parks and Rec and PNM are teaming up to provide free tree recycling. The trees will be ground into mulch, mulch you’ll be able to pick up for use around your home. There’s a limit of five trees per resident. When it comes to the lights, don’t put…… MORE
Tripp Out as Speaker
Not only will Don Tripp of Socorro lose his House Speaker position when state lawmakers convene next month, he won’t be in the legislature at all. Tripp tells News Radio KKOB he’ll resign his seat after passing the gavel over to the new Democratic House Speaker on day-one of the session. Tripp was Speaker the…… MORE
Deadly Stabbing in Duke City
Albuquerque Police are investigating an apparent homicide. Officers were sent to the area of Lomas and Broadway around 6 Wednesday morning after getting reports of a body in the roadway. Initially, it was thought the person had been shot, but further investigation determined the victim was stabbed to death. Police had the area closed-off and…… MORE
OIS Justified in Two-Year-Old Incident
APD Swat Officer Daniel Hughes was justified when he shot and killed Air Force veteran Armand Martin on Albuquerque’s west side in 2014. That’s the ruling Wednesday from the Bernalillo County DA’s office. Police were called to the home in Ventana Ranch after family members said Martin had threatened them with a gun. Police say…… MORE
Effort to Raise Minimum Wage
There will be efforts to raise New Mexico’s minimum wage when the 2017 legislature convenes next month. The statewide rate is now $7.50 an hour although many local governments, including Albuquerque and Santa Fe, have higher minimum wages. The Santa Fe New Mexican reports one proposal would double the statewide rate to $15 and hour. Another…… MORE
Rail Park Groundbreaking
What is expected to be a big job creator is beginning to take shape near Los Lunas. The official groundbreaking for the Central New Mexico Rail Park was held Wednesday. The park will eventually cover about 1,400 acres and will provide warehousing and manufacturing opportunities that could result in thousands of jobs.… MORE
Top Baby Names for 2016
Did you baby’s name make the list for 2016? The New Mexico Department of Health has compiled the top names for newborns in the state. For the girls, Mia leads the way, with Sophia in the second spot. Other names for girls include Olivia, Emma, Isabella, Ava, and Emily. The boys list is topped by…… MORE
