A-B-Q RIDE’S “LATE NIGHT 66” IS BACK. THAT’S THE EXTENDED BUS SERVICE FOR ROUTE 66-CENTRAL ON FRIDAY AND SATURDAY NIGHTS DURING THE SUMMER. THE EXTENDED SERVICE IS TO 1 OR 1:30AM. A-B-Q RIDE’S RICK DE REYES SAYS IT STARTS FRIDAY NIGHT, JUNE 3RD, AND CONTINUES THROUGH THE END OF THE STATE FAIR, SEPTEMBER…… MORE
Pets of the Week | June 4
PECAS (ID# 1738652) IS A 1 YEAR & 1 MONTH OLD, FEMALE TRICOLOR QUEENSLAND HEELER MIX WEIGHING 47 POUNDS. ◊ Pecas is a super sweet devoted constant companion eager to offer and receive affection. ◊ She can be a little shy at first, give her a moment or two and she will shower you…… MORE
One Arrested In Albuquerque Trump Protests
THE FIRST ARREST IS MADE IN THE VIOLENT PROTESTS OUTSIDE THE ALBUQUERQUE CONVENTION CENTER DURING GOP PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE DONALD TRUMP’S RALLY LAST WEEK. THE ALBUQUERQUE JOURNAL REPORTS THE ARREST IS THANKS TO NATIONAL TV NEWS CLIPS TAKEN OUTSIDE THE EVENT. THE PERSON ARRESTED IS JULIAN HECKMAN … WHO’S IN HIS EARLY…… MORE
Bill Clinton Back in NM
ANOTHER VISIT TO NEW MEXICO BY FORMER PRESIDENT BILL CLINTON. THIS AS HIS WIFE HILLARY CLINTON TAKES HER PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN TO CALIFORNIA AHEAD OF NEXT TUESDAY’S PRIMARY. BILL CLINTON WILL BE IN LAS CRUCES AT PICACHO MID SCHOOL TO RALLY FOR HIS WIFE’S CAMPAIGN. THE EVENT STARTS AT 1:30 PM THURSDAY.… MORE
“Help Wanted” at Albuquerque Public Schools
A JOB FAIR AT ALBUQUERQUE PUBLIC SCHOOLS ON FRIDAY. THE DISTRICT WILL BE HIRING BOTH GENERAL AND SPECIAL ED TEACHERS, SUBSTITUTES, AS WELL AS SCHOOL NURSES. POTENTIAL APPLICANTS ARE ADVISED TO BRING A RESUME, A COVER LETTER AND LICENSES TO CIBOLA HIGH SCHOOL FROM 9AM TO NOON. MORE THAN 50 SCHOOLS…… MORE
Sunport Flight to Austin Starts Thursday
ALLEGIANT’S AIRLINES’ INAUGURAL FLIGHT FROM THE ALBUQUERQUE SUNPORT TO AUSTIN, TEXAS, TAKES OFF THURSDAY AFTERNOON AT 2:10. BOTH CITY AND ALLEGIANT OFFICIALS HOLD A CELEBRATION AT THE SUNPORT THAT STARTS AT 12 NOON AND RUNS UNTIL 1PM. IT INCLUDES A TOUR OF THE AIRCRAFT. AS OF THURSDAY, ALLEGIANT IS OFFERING SERVICE…… MORE
Good News/Bad News on NM Lotto Scholarships
NEW MEXICO LOTTERY SCHOLARSHIPS WILL CONTINUE TO COVER ABOUT 90-PERCENT OF COLLEGE TUITION THROUGH THE 2016-2017 SCHOOL YEAR. THAT’S THE WORD FROM THE STATE’S HIGHER EDUCATION DEPARTMENT BUT, THE DEPARTMENT’S CABINET SECRETARY SAYS TUITION AND ENROLLMENT CONTINUE TO OUTPACE SCHOLARSHIP FUNDING. SECRETARY BARBARA DAMRON SAYS SOME ALTERATIONS HAVE BEEN MADE TO…… MORE
Second Zika Case in Bernalillo County
THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SAYS A 40 YEAR OLD BERNALILLO COUNTY WOMAN HAS CONTRACTED THE ZIKA VIRUS AFTER TRAVELLING TO THE CARIBBEAN. IT’S NEW MEXICO’S SECOND CASE OF THE VIRUS. DEPARTMENT SECRETARY-DESIGNATE LYNN GALLAGHER SAYS AS LONG AS THE ZIKA VIRUS CONTINUES IN SOUTH AND CENTRAL AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN, NEW MEXICO CAN EXPECT…… MORE
Dog-Fighting Ring with New Mexico Link
THE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT SAYS IT’S BROKEN UP A MULTI-STATE DOG FIGHTING OPERATION…AND ONE OF THE NINE PEOPLE CHARGED IS FROM ABQ. 62 YEAR OLD ROBERT ARELLANO COULD FACE UP TO FIVE YEARS IN PRISON IF CONVICTED. FEDERAL PROSECUTORS SAY THE DOG FIGHTING NETWORK SPANNED FROM NEW MEXICO TO NEW JERSEY. THE DEFENDANTS ARE ACCUSED OF…… MORE
Gathering of Nations Stays in ABQ
EXPO NEW MEXICO IN ALBUQUERQUE IS THE NEW HOME FOR THE GATHERING OF NATIONS. IT’S A FOUR YEAR DEAL WITH ANOTHER FOUR YEAR OPTION. THE EVENT’S FOUNDER, DEREK MATHEWS, SAYS THIS WILL GIVE THEM MORE ROOM FOR ACTIVITIES AROUND THE FAIRGROUNDS AND ALLOW FOR MORE STAGES AND VENDOR AREAS. FOR DECADES, THE GATHERING OF NATIONS…… MORE
