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First QuikTrip for New Mexico is restricted

First QuikTrip for New Mexico is restricted

Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — New Mexico’s first QuikTrip gas station was denied their request to sell alcohol, products containing nicotine, and heavy fuel for trucks, by an Albuquerque city official. The proposed location sits on 12th Street just south of Interstate 40. The company submitted applications in July, presenting its requests to the Zoning Hearing…

NMSP targeting left lane usage

NMSP targeting left lane usage

Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — New Mexico State Police conduct a Commercial Motor Vehicle Operation along Interstate 10 Corridor. The CMV Strike Team conducted an operation targeting left lane usage. During the operation, New Mexico State Police officers conducted 38 inspections, issued 19 citations, 1 distracted driver citation, and 13 speeding citations. 4 CMV drivers were…

Free Canine Bortedella clinic

Free Canine Bortedella clinic

Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — Bernalillo County Animal Care Services will be offering a free canine Bordetella clinic on Wednesday from 1 – 4 p.m. It’s proactive precautionary measure against Canine Respiratory Syndrome. There are still no identified positive cases in New Mexico. The walk-up clinic takes place at 3001 2nd St. southwest. To service canines…

NFIB Jobs Report: Main Street jobs openings dip slightly in November

NFIB Jobs Report: Main Street jobs openings dip slightly in November

Santa Fe, NM (KKOB) — According to NFIB’s monthly jobs report, 40% (seasonally adjusted) of all owners reported job openings they could not fill in the current period, down three points from October. The percent of small business owners reporting labor quality as their top small business operating problem remains elevated at 24%. Labor costs…

AAA Weekend Gas Watch

AAA Weekend Gas Watch

Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — The statewide gas price average in New Mexico is $2.99 for a gallon of regular unleaded fuel, according to the AAA New Mexico Weekend Gas Watch. That price is 10 cents less when compared to this day last week and 18 cents less per gallon than on this day last year. Of…

UNM Hospital is short on beds

UNM Hospital is short on beds

Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — University of New Mexico Hospital is coming up short on patient beds. Over the last two weeks, hospital staff has noticed a surge in people who need care. Since Thanksgiving, they say patient numbers have gone up, putting them at 124% capacity in the adult units. To help handle patient numbers,…