Santa Fe, NM (KKOB) — The New Mexico Department of Finance and Administration (DFA) announced $25 million in available grants to local fire departments for firefighter and emergency medical technician (EMT) recruitment. DFA invites state and local entities to apply for funding from May 15th through June 15th. “We’re proud to announce these grants, which…… MORE
Kirtland AFB and Forest Service host ribbon cutting ceremony
Kirtland Air Force Base, NM (KKOB) — Kirtland AFB and USDA Forest Service will be hosting a ribbon cutting ceremony for Cibola National Forest Air Tanker Base on Friday, 17 May at 9:00 a.m. MDT. The new Air Tanker Base on Kirtland increases U.S. Forest Service capabilities to respond to wildfires in the region. Construction…… MORE
NMED provides financing to Bernalillo County Fire & Rescue to go electric
Bernalillo County, NM (KKOB) — The New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) awarded Bernalillo County Fire & Rescue (BCFR) $417,718 in grant funding to partially reimburse $1,829,973 in project costs to replace a 1991 Engine Model Year diesel-fueled Class 8, Pierce Dash fire engine, with a Pierce Volterra battery electric fire engine that does not produce…… MORE
CABQ Councilor Dan Champine adds $3 million for new APD helicopter
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — Albuquerque is closer to having an additional helicopter to help APD in their mission to keep residents safe. District 8 City Councilor Dan Champine, a former police officer, requested $3 million in funding to purchase a second helicopter for the city. That funding was included in a GRT Improvement Revenue Bond…… MORE
Pinning ceremony honors AmeriCorps Seniors Volunteers
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — Friday, the Department of Senior Affairs, along with Chief Administrative Officer Samantha Sengel, recognized members of the AmeriCorps Seniors Foster Grandparent (FGP) and Senior Companion Programs (SCP) during a commemorative pinning ceremony. The event celebrated the outstanding contributions of volunteers ages 55 and older who help guide students to higher academic…… MORE
Commencement day for New Mexico Tech
Socorro, NM (KKOB) — After May 11, nearly 240 students at New Mexico Tech will have a new title: graduate. At NMT’s Commencement for the Class of 2024, more than 160 undergraduates, along with 64 master’s graduates and 12 new Ph.D.s, walked across the stage and then turned their tassels to culminate the years of…… MORE
Councilors Bassan and Grout sponsor resolution amending City’s ‘Immigrant Friendly Policy’
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — Brook Bassan, Albuquerque City Councilor District 4 and Renee Grout, Albuquerque City Council District 9, announce a proposed amendment to the City’s Immigrant Friendly Policy aimed at keeping migrants safe, while assisting in the lawful apprehension of violent felons. The measure will be introduced at the City Council meeting on Monday,…… MORE
Isotopes (Mariachis) lose to Express (Chupacabras) during Cinco de Mayo
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — Round Rock’s Shaun Anderson spun 7.0 frames of one-run ball with 10 strikeouts while the Express offense scored multiple runs in three innings to claim an 11-1 triumph over Albuquerque Sunday night at Rio Grande Credit Union Field at Isotopes Park. Topes Scope: – Tonight’s attendance of 12,011 is the highest…… MORE
APD now has 82 Police Service Aides
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — The Albuquerque Police Department now has 82 Police Service Aides with Friday’s graduation of 24 people. PSA’s are immersed in different divisions of the department. Police Service Aides play an integral role in the police department assisting with traffic crashes, traffic control, writing reports, and other administrative duties freeing up officers…… MORE
Inmate death at Metropolitan Detention Center
Bernalillo County, NM (KK)B) — Despite rigorous life-saving efforts, an inmate died on Thursday, May 2, at the Metropolitan Detention Center. MDC and the UNM Hospital medical team responded to a medical emergency notification and life-saving measures were initiated. Albuquerque Ambulance and Bernalillo County Fire & Rescue were dispatched and arrived at the facility at approximately 2:30…… MORE
