Santa Fe, NM (KKOB) — According to NFIB’s monthly jobs report, 40% (seasonally adjusted) of all owners reported job openings they could not fill in the current period, down three points from October. The percent of small business owners reporting labor quality as their top small business operating problem remains elevated at 24%. Labor costs…… MORE
AAA Weekend Gas Watch
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — The statewide gas price average in New Mexico is $2.99 for a gallon of regular unleaded fuel, according to the AAA New Mexico Weekend Gas Watch. That price is 10 cents less when compared to this day last week and 18 cents less per gallon than on this day last year. Of…… MORE
New Mexico Film Office announces “The Really Loud House” season 2 resumes production in ABQ
Santa Fe, NM (KKOB) — Amber Dodson, the New Mexico Film Office director, announced today that Nickelodeon will resume production on season two of the original live-action television series, “A Really Loud House,” in Albuquerque. Season two of “The Really Loud House” will continue to follow Lincoln Loud (Wolfgang Schaeffer, “The Really Loud House,”…… MORE
Create & Connect spreads holiday cheer
Santa Fe, NM (KKOB) — The New Mexico Aging and Long-Term Services Department (ALTSD), in collaboration with the Public Education, Early Childhood Education and Care Departments and other state agencies, is excited to be part of the 3rd annual Create & Connect holiday card program. This initiative spreads holiday cheer and works to foster meaningful…… MORE
ENMU says “Happy Holidays” to you
Portales, NM (KKOB) — Our friends at Eastern New Mexico University in Portales send their holiday greetings to News Radio KKOB listeners by way of a fun video production…enjoy!… MORE
New Mexico State Police 102nd recruit class graduation
Santa Fe, NM (KKOB) — The New Mexico State Police Training & Recruiting Bureau Cordially invites you to attend the graduation ceremony of the New Mexico State Police 102nd Recruit Class. Who: New Mexico State Police Training & Recruiting Bureau What: NMSP 102nd Recruit Class Graduation When: Friday, December 8, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. Where:…… MORE
NM Mortgage Finance Authority allocates $3.5 million in weatherization program for solar projects
Las Cruces, NM (KKOB) — During its Nov. 15 meeting, the New Mexico Mortgage Finance Authority (MFA) Board of Directors approved $3.5 million in funding from the New Mexico Housing Trust Fund to support solar systems for homes that are receiving NM Energy$mart Weatherization Program services. The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is the primary…… MORE
Santa’s coming to town and he’s riding the Rail Runner
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — The Village of Los Lunas and Rio Metro Regional Transit District present Santa’s Coming to Town this Saturday, December 9th, at the Los Lunas Transportation Center. In addition to the Los Lunas annual tree lighting, this free, family-friendly event features games, crafts, and, of course, pictures with Santa! There will be…… MORE
Rio Rancho Home Repair Program accepting applications
Rio Rancho, NM (KKOB) — Monday through January 5, 2024, low- to moderate-income Rio Rancho homeowners can apply for home repair assistance. The City of Rio Rancho has once again partnered with the non-profit Homewise, Inc., to administer this program. Those interested can apply for consideration via the Homewise website, https://homewise.my.salesforce-sites.com/rioranchograntapplication. Assistance is capped at…… MORE
Enrollment opens for 2024 Middle Rio Grande Environmental Water Leasing Program
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — The Middle Rio Grande Conservancy District and the New Mexico Office of the State Engineer have announced enrollment for the 2024 Irrigation Demand Management/Environmental Water Leasing Program. In its fifth year, the program offers landowners within the middle Rio Grande valley the opportunity to lease water back to MRGCD. The program…… MORE
