KRST, KOBQ, KKOB, KMGA, KTBL, KDRF, KNML’s “Trips on a Tankful” Contest Official Rules A complete copy of these rules can be obtained by contacting radio stations KRST, KOBQ, KKOB, KMGA, KTBL, KDRF, KNML, 500 4th St NW Albuquerque NM 87102 during available business hours Monday through Friday, on the Stations’ website www.923krst.com, www.933theq.com, www.newsradiokkob.com,…… MORE
Impact Town Hall on Public Safety
96.3 News Radio KKOB, KOAT 7 and The Albuquerque Journal present the Partners for Impact Town Hall on Public Safety featuring Law Enforcement Officials. Participants include New Mexico Attorney General Raul Torrez, Bernalillo County District Attorney Sam Bregman, Bernalillo County Sheriff John Allen and Victims Advocate Nicole Chavez.… MORE
Nick Paul, Alamogordo City Commissioner & State Senator-elect issues statement on Ruidoso fire
Ruidoso, NM (KKOB) — The rapid spread of the South Fork Fire has triggered a mandatory evacuation for the Village of Ruidoso. Senate District 33 Republican nominee Nick Paul released this statement: “The South Fork Fire has spread rapidly over the last few hours triggering a mandatory evacuation for the Village of Ruidoso. I am…… MORE
CABQ councilors present omnibus city charter referendums
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — Albuquerque City Council President Dan Lewis applauds the Council for passing amendment proposals Monday to present to voters at the 2024 general election. Each of the Charter amendments are reforms that will streamline City government hiring, add accountability to executive appointment procedures, and simplify City elections. “I am happy to present…… MORE
Addressing chronic absenteeism
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — A recent report by the New Mexico Legislative Finanace Committee titled Student Attendance and Performance, has delivered a failing grade. It shows the number of students chronically absent, meaning they missed more than 10% of school, more than doubled from 2019-2023, outpacing the national average. The data shows in 2023, 40%…… MORE
APD to increase police resources in downtown for summer
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — APD plans to increase police presence in the downtown area with specialty units such as Horse Mounted, Tactical, Traffic and officers assigned on TEAMS (Targeted Enforcement Active Monitoring) overtime during Summer 2024. Since the beginning of summer, officers have noted an increase in the number of patrons visiting the downtown area.…… MORE
Albuquerque sees 11% decrease in auto-theft while most cities see rise
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — Auto theft decreased by 11% in a four-county metro area, according to the National Insurance Crime Bureau. Albuquerque has now dropped from sixth to seventh place, having been listed worse in the nation from 2016-2018. “Auto theft is a quality of life issue that has always been a top priority for…… MORE
BernCo Commissioner Steven Michael Quezada hosts community meeting
Bernalillo County, NM (KKOB) — Commissioner Steven Michael Quezada will host a community meeting on the proposed Behavioral Health Ordinance on Monday, June 17, in the Ken Sanchez Commission Chambers at Alvarado Square, 415 Silver Ave. SW, Albuquerque, NM 87102 from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. “We have heard from many of our constituents with…… MORE
Blow Up Your Backyard – Official Rules
92.3 KRST-FM, 96.3/770 News Radio KKOB- AM/FM and 99.5 Magic-FM “Blow Up Your Backyard” Contest Official Rules A complete copy of these rules can be obtained by contacting radio station KRST-FM, KKOB-AM/FM, and KMGA-FM (each a “Station” and collectively, “Stations”),500 4th Street NW Albuquerque NM 87102, during available business hours Monday through Friday, on the…… MORE
Senate Republicans re-introduce comprehensive crime bill for upcoming Special Session
Santa Fe, NM (KKOB) — Thursday, the New Mexico Senate Republicans announced their plan to re-introduce legislation to strengthen the state’s Racketeering Act (RICO) during the upcoming Special Session. The bill echoes the effort made to address public safety by Senate Republicans during this year’s regular Legislative Session in January and February. “Unfortunately, the Governor’s…… MORE
