After a one-year absence, New Mexico’s Sustainable Building Tax Credit is back in 2017. John Garcia with the Homebuilders Association of Central New Mexico says the tax credits have been renewed- totaling $50 million over ten years. Garcia says, overall, homebuilding in the metro area seems to have stabilized after several down years. He expects…… MORE
WIPP Officials Opens
Governor Martinez on Monday takes part in the official ribbon-cutting to mark the reopening of the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant near Carlsbad. She’ll be joined by US Energy Department officials and other federal and local partners. WIPP closed just about three years ago after a fire and radiation leak on Valentine’s Day 2014. The State…… MORE
Winter Storm Slams NM
New Mexico is getting hit with the biggest winter storm this season. National Weather Service Meteorologist Chuck Jones says the biggest impact will be felt to the north and east of Albuquerque. Jones says the higher elevations of the northern mountains could get two and a half feet of snow. Albuquerque got an inch or…… MORE
Emergency Ops Center Up and Running
With a major winter storm hitting New Mexico, Governor Martinez has activated the State’s Emergency Operations Center. The governor says the center will coordinate with state agencies and local communities to prepare for and respond to the storm. The State Department of Transportation says it has 116 graders, more than 250 front-end loaders, and more…… MORE
Lawmakers to Consider New Gun Regs
New Mexico’s gun regulations will be on the table during the upcoming legislative session this month. A bill that would allow people to carry a concealed handgun even if they have a concealed-carry license has been pre-filed by one Republican senator. It would be contingent on those people meeting essential requirements. Several other states have…… MORE
NM AG Starts Opioid Ed Program
New Mexico has one of the highest rates of drug overdose deaths in the country. And now, Attorney General Hector Balderas has begun a program to better educate the public on the problem of opioid abuse. He says people tend to underestimate just how addictive painkillers can be. The program will kick off next Wednesday…… MORE
Former UNM President Vying of Ohio University Job
Outgoing UNM President Robert Frank is a finalist for President of Ohio University. The school in Athens, Ohio has announced that Frank is one of four people being considered for the job. He’s scheduled to meet with students, faculty, and staff in Athens a week from Friday, January 6th. Frank’s last day as UNM President…… MORE
Old Navy Opens in Temp Location
Albuquerque’s Old Navy store is operating now out of a temporary location. That’s since its store near San Mateo and I-40 was torched over the Thanksgiving holiday. It was among several arson fires that occurred during that week. A spokesperson says you can shop at Old Navy now on Cutler Avenue in the same shopping…… MORE
Pets of the Week | January 7
This weekend’s featured pet came to us with the beginnings of a sad story. Her family moved away and left her tied to the front porch! Then a kind person brought her to Albuquerque Animal Welfare where she can get a new beginning with a family that will truly care for her. As you can…… MORE
Council Vacant Building Proposal Considered
It’s down to the wire for a proposed ordinance to crack down on vacant commercial buildings in Albuquerque. Many empty commercial buildings across the city are now and have been, used by looters, criminals, and the homeless- who often burn fires to keep warm, which has led to some structure fires. Councilors Don Harris and Pat…… MORE
