Santa Fe, NM (KKOB) — The Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department’s (EMNRD) ForestryDivision wishes to congratulate the eleven recipients of the latest round of federal Community WildfireDefense Grants. See below for a complete list of awardees.Funds totaling $28 million will be administered by the Forestry Division and are provided through thefederal Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.…… MORE
Life looks good on you. Wear your life jacket!
Santa Fe, NM (KKOB) — Your New Mexico State Parks are embarking on the summer recreational boating season with an important and timely message – Life jackets save lives! Wear it!/Chalecos Salvavidas Salvan Vidas, Usalos! “Annually our State Park Rangers are faced with tragedies on the water involving people who died because they were not wearing…… MORE
USDA Forest Service invests in strengthening the wood products economy
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — The USDA Forest Service has announced it is investing more than $3.5 million in 8 proposals across the Southwestern Region to spark innovation, create new markets for wood products and renewable wood energy, and increase the capacity of wood processing facilities. The investments are part of a broader $73.9 million in…… MORE
Forest Road 69 closed for elk calving
Santa Fe, NM (KKOB) — The Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) reminds visitors to the CubaRanger District that Forest Road (FR) 69 is closed to all motorized vehicles, including motorcycles andall-terrain vehicles (ATVs), from May 15 to June 30 to protect elk cows during the calving season.The seasonal road closure provides suitable habitat for elk…… MORE
NM Economic Development Dept. approves $1.3M to 11 Companies in April
Santa Fe, NM (KKOB) — The Job Training Incentive Program (JTIP) board approved 11 New Mexico companies for funding to support workforce training for 116 new and current employees, Acting Economic Development Department (EDD) Cabinet Secretary Mark Roper announced today. Twelve awards were announced for eleven organizations, including one amended and two Step Up…… MORE
Secretary of State announces new absentee ballot tracking system
Santa Fe, NM (KKOB) — With the absentee ballot request deadline for the Primary Election upcoming on Tuesday, May 21, 2024, Secretary of State Maggie Toulouse Oliver today announced the launch of a new absentee ballot tracking system that gives detailed information to voters about the delivery and return status of their absentee ballot. “With…… MORE
APS in White House summit on chronic absenteeism
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — WHAT: Two Albuquerque Public Schools leaders are headed to a White House summit to explore ways to reverse high student absenteeism, a persistent problem schools nationwide have been grappling with since the pandemic. The meeting—dubbed the Every Day Counts Summit: Addressing Chronic Absenteeism and Increasing Student Engagement—is set for Wednesday, May…… MORE
BernCo Commissioners Steven Michael Quezada & Walt Benson not pleased
Bernalillo County, NM (KKOB) — Tuesday evening Bernalillo County Commissioners Steve Michael Quezada and Walt Benson issued the following statements concerning failed proposed amendments to the administrative resolution establishing a process for selection of a county manager: “Tonight, I opposed Commission Chair Barbara Baca’s plan to expand the County Manager Search Committee by two members…… MORE
NMED seeks applicants for Clean Transportation Fuel Advisory Committee
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — The New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) announced Monday it is accepting applications for a Clean Transportation Fuel Advisory Committee. The Committee is tasked with providing input on rules to implement the state’s Clean Transportation Fuel Standard. Passed as House Bill 41 earlier this year, the Clean Transportation Fuel Standard authorizes development…… MORE
2024 FAI Ballooning Hall of Fame inductees announced
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — The 2024 Fédération Aéronautique Internationale (FAI) Ballooning Commission (CIA) Hall of Fame inductees were announced in Lausanne, Switzerland, during the March 2024 plenary meeting. The Anderson Abruzzo Albuquerque International Balloon Museum, the home of the FAI CIA Balloon and Airship Hall of Fame, is delighted to announce that Neil Robertson…… MORE
