Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — Monday, the Supportive Housing Coalition of New Mexico and Thomas Development Co. announced the groundbreaking for a new affordable housing community, La Serena Apartments. The multifamily senior housing development will create affordable rental options by leasing based on income limits versus market rate, thanks to financial resources from New Mexico Mortgage…… MORE
NMSP investigate homicide in Chimayo
Chimayo, NM (KKOB) — New Mexico State Police Investigations Bureau were called to investigate a homicide that occurred at a residence in Chimayo. The investigation began on May 14, 2024, when New Mexico State Police officers were executing a felony warrant on County Road 86 for Christopher Serrano (41). His charges included multiple aggravated battery…… MORE
ABQ City Council passes $1.4b balanced budget
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — The Albuquerque City Council passed a balanced $1.4B budget Monday evening,focusing on public safety, keeping fees low, and creating a new pilot program to focus on mental health.The Council’s budget does not reduce APD, Community Safety or AFR, and adds a new EHD foodinspector. The Council’s budget increases Library technology by…… MORE
Rio Rancho outdoor pools open Saturday
Rio Rancho, NM (KKOB) – Saturday, the City of Rio Rancho’s outdoor pools will open for public use. Pool locations and hours of operation are: The daily fee to use any of the outdoor pools is $4. The fee for children ages 2 to 12, as well as adults 55 years of age and older…… MORE
First Pitch event celebrates Paradise Hills Little League Park
Bernalillo County, NM (KKOB) — Bernalillo County and Paradise Hills Little League celebrated the completion of several significant improvements to the Paradise Hills Little League Park this morning with an inaugural “first pitch” event. Today’s event marks the end of a renovation project that began last fall. “I’m proud of all of the hard work…… MORE
New Mexico Agricultural Innovation and Trade Mission to Italy this week
Las Cruces, NM (KKOB) — Did you know that Italy has the eighth largest economy in the world and the third largest economy in the European Union, with a GDP estimated at $2 trillion and a per capita GDP of over $34 million in 2022? Italy is a major importer of ingredients such as tree…… MORE
Delays expected on Bridge Boulevard Monday thru Wednesday
Bernalillo County, NM (KKOB) — Drivers may notice longer than usual wait times and delays along Bridge Boulevard starting Monday, May 20 as traffic patterns and signals will be adjusted intermittently for utility work. The work will allow for the New Mexico Gas Company to energize and connect the newly constructed gas main. Work is…… MORE
Verus Research announces new contract with Defense Department
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — Verus® Research, a New Mexico-based team of scientists and engineers specializing in advanced research and development, announces the award of a $2.5 million science and technology contract with the Defense Department’s Test Resource Management Center (TRMC). The 18-month agreement will support TRMC’s needfor high-power microwave (HPM) attack instrumentation on medium unmanned…… MORE
Boat ramp temporarily closed at Santa Rosa Lake State Park
Santa Rosa, NM (KKOB) — The New Mexico State Parks Division announces the temporary closure of the boat ramp at Santa Rosa Lake State Park due to a significant water release by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). The USACE Albuquerque District announced that it would conduct a block release of water from Santa…… MORE
UNM Anderson School wins stage one of U.S. Small Business Administration’s competition
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — Anderson School of Management faculty member Robert DelCampo and partner John Chavez from New Mexico Startup Factory recently won Stage One of the prestigious U.S. Small Business Administration’s 2024 Growth Accelerator Fund competition. The SBA Fund competition is a community-focused initiative that fosters entrepreneurial spirit, supported by experts in the field.…… MORE
