Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — The Albuquerque Police Department’s 128th Cadet Class has graduated, with 51 new officers joining the department. In recent years, Chief Medina has implemented new recruiting and retention tools to help bolster academy class numbers, and the department is seeing the effects. “This is one of our largest cadet classes in recent years…… MORE
New Mexico adopts new bar examination for aspiring lawyers
Santa Fe, NM (KKOB) — Law school graduates will take a new bar examination starting in July 2027 to become licensed to practice law in New Mexico, the state Supreme Court and the Board of Bar Examiners announced today. The NextGen bar exam will replace the Uniform Bar Exam (UBE), which New Mexico has used…… MORE
Statewide Veterans’ Services outreach tour scheduled for February
Santa Fe, NM (KKOB) — The New Mexico Department of Veterans’ Services (DVS) will conduct outreach stops at various locations across the state, as detailed below in the list. Veterans and/or their eligible dependents are encouraged to visit the locations listed below for information regarding the filing of U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) claims…… MORE
NMSP Crime Suppression Bureau arrest 2 and locate 3 stolen vehicles
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — New Mexico State Police Crime Suppression Bureau (CSB), made 2 arrests and find 3 stolen vehicles. On February 1, 2024, New Mexico State Police Crime Suppression Bureau conducted a traffic stop near Central and Elizabeth. One of the occupants, Jay Marshall Dean (53) had an active warrant for receiving transferring…… MORE
Josett Monette is secretary of Indian Affairs Department
Santa Fe, NM (KKOB) — Monday, the New Mexico Senate unanimously confirmed Josett Monette as the Cabinet Secretary for the New Mexico Indian Affairs Department. “Secretary Monette’s extensive background in serving indigenous people uniquely positions her to address the challenges facing our tribal communities and realize the opportunities,” said Gov. Lujan Grisham. “I thank the New Mexico…… MORE
NM Mortgage Finance Authority seeks community input on housing needs
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — In an effort to identify and prioritize housing issues in the state, the New Mexico Mortgage Finance Authority (MFA) and the New Mexico Department of Finance and Administration (DFA) are actively seeking the public’s input. MFA and DFA encourage New Mexicans to complete the State of New Mexico Community & Fair…… MORE
DOJ recognizes FBI and New Mexico partners for ‘Missing or Murdered Indigenous Persons Initiative’
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — Thursday, the US Department of Justice recognized employees from the Federal Bureau of Investigation Albuquerque Division, Federal Bureau of Investigation Criminal Investigative Division, Federal Bureau of Investigation Criminal Justice Information Services Division, Navajo Nation Department of Public Safety, New Mexico Department of Justice, New Mexico Indian Affairs Department, Albuquerque Police Department,…… MORE
Senate confirms Teresa Casados as secretary of CYFD
Santa Fe, NM (KKOB) — Wednesday, the New Mexico Senate confirmed Teresa Casados as the Cabinet Secretary for the New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department with a vote of (32-8). “This is an agency and a system that needs a leader who can get things done,” said Gov. Lujan Grisham. “Secretary Casados is the…… MORE
House passed budget with $300 million for Legacy Fund
Santa Fe, NM (KKOB) — Wednesday, the coalition supporting the Land of Enchantment Legacy Fund released the following statement after the New Mexico state House of Representatives voted to approve HB2, the General Appropriation Act of 2024, which contained a $300 million appropriation for the state’s first dedicated and long-term funding stream for land and…… MORE
Military & Veterans Day at the 2024 Legislature
Santa Fe, NM (KKOB) — Military veterans, National Guard/Reserve, and active service members will be honored on Military & Veterans Day at the 2024 Legislature on Saturday, February 3, at the State Capitol in Santa Fe. This annual day during the legislative session is presented by the New Mexico Department of Veterans Services (DVS) and…… MORE
