Author Archives: Mike Gaba

Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) --A recent report identifying rising obesity rates among the state's elementary school children shows the total share of kindergarteners who met the criteria for overweight or o...

Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) --"I am enraged and flabbergasted that this continues to be something we deal with," said Republican Party of New Mexico Chairwoman Amy Barela. That was her response to finding ...

Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- The University of New Mexico has created a new Immigration Working Group to support students, faculty, and staff. The IWG will work to bring together leaders from across camp...

Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- Following two separate incidents involving unusually aggressive wildlife that took place in Catron County, the New Mexico Department of Wildlife is urging outdoor recreationi...

Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- For the second year in a row, federal funding for tribal colleges and universities faces possible slashing. The fiscal year 2027 budget proposal calls for a $1.5 trillion inc...

Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- Pocket your credt card if you plan to check bags while traveling on United Airlines. There have been some significant changes that passengers should be aware of. Effective as...

Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- 67 citations handed out in just 2 hours for motorists who violated the states move-over law. This is the traffic law that requires drivers to move over for first responders, ...

Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- Plans for a potential new Border Patrol station in Las Cruces are in the early review stage. CBP has asked city leaders for input on three possible locations within city limi...

Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- Governor Lujan Grisham has appointed John William Bernitz as the Eleventh Judicial District Attorney for Division Two, serving McKinley County. The appointment is effective i...

Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- New Mexico State Police are investigating a fatal crash on Highway 550 in Rio Arriba County that left one man dead. Police say 34-year-old Crescencio Castro Baldazo was drivi...