GOVERNOR MARTINEZ SAYS SHE’S TAKING EXECUTIVE ACTION TO FIGHT NEW MEXICO’S DWI PROBLEM. ONE MOVE WILL INUNDATE PROBLEM ROADWAYS IN THE STATE WITH LAW ENFORCEMENT. SHE’S CALLING FOR STEPPED UP LAW ENFORCEMENT ALONG TWO OF THE STATE’S DEADLIEST ROADWAYS…U-S 64 BETWEEN BLOOMFIELD AND FARMINGTON…AND I-40 BETWEEN GALLUP AND GRANTS. THE GOVERNOR’S…… MORE
Company Plans “Fracking” in Albuquerque Metro
AN OKLAHOMA-BASED COMPANY HOPES TO BE “FRACKING” IN THE METRO AREA SOON. SAND RIDGE ENERGY PLANS TO BEGIN DRILLING EXPLORATION EARLY NEXT YEAR ON PRIVATE LAND IN SANDOVAL COUNTY AND TELLS KOB TV THEY’RE GOING THROUGH THE APPROVAL PROCESS NOW. THE EXACT LOCATION FOR SAND RIDGE’S FRACKING WOULD BE TWO MILES…… MORE
Lobos Central Weekly | December 7
If you haven’t heard, the New Mexico Lobos will be facing the Arizona Wildcats in the Gildan New Mexico Bowl. Lady Lobos went to Dallas and walked away with a win against SMU. The men’s basketball lost to a ranked Purdue this weekend.… MORE
Council Considers APD Raises
A RAISE COULD BE IN THE WORKS FOR ALBUQUERQUE POLICE OFFICERS. THE CITY COUNCIL ON WEDNESDAY WILL CONSIDER A COUPLE OF PROPOSALS TO BOOST PAY. COUNCILOR KEN SANCHEZ SAYS THE ULTIMATE GOAL IS TO PUT MORE OFFICERS ON THE STREET. HE SAYS THAT’S THE MOST IMPORTANT ISSUE THE CITY IF FACING TODAY AS…… MORE
Suspects Stopped in Their Tracks
ONE SUSPECT IS IN THE HOSPITAL AND TWO OTHERS ARE ON THE RUN AFTER THE THREE ALLEGEDLY TRIED TO STEAL AN ALBUQUERQUE MAN’S VEHICLE SUNDAY MORNING. APD SAYS IT HAPPENED ON SUNSET CANYON NORTHEAST NEAR TRAMWAY AND MONTGOMERY. THE VEHICLE OWNER SAYS HE SAW THE THREE MEN APPROACH HIS HOME AND…… MORE
County Attorney Takes Unpaid Leave
BERNALILLO COUNTY ATTORNEY KEN MARTINEZ IS TAKING AN UNPAID LEAVE OF ABSENCE. THAT’S SO HE CAN SERVE IN THE STATE HOUSE NEXT MONTH DURING THE 30-DAY LEGISLATIVE SESSION. MARTINEZ … A DEMOCRAT FROM GRANTS … SAYS HE’S REQUIRED TO TAKE UNPAID LEAVE UNDER HIS PROPOSED CONTRACT WITH BERNALILLO COUNTY. THE COUNTY…… MORE
Holm Parade Draws Thousands
HOLLY HOLM IS HOME AND THE CITY OF ALBUQUERQUE HELD ITS BIG PARADE FOR THE UFC BANTAMWEIGHT CHAMPION SUNDAY. THE MAYOR’S OFFICE SAYS ABOUT 20-THOUSAND PEOPLE ATTENDED. AND GOVERNOR MARTINEZ PROCLAIMED DECEMBER 6TH AS HOLLY HOLM DAY IN NEW MEXICO. HOLM … WHO BEAT OPPONENT RHONDA ROUSEY AND, THUS, BECAME THE…… MORE
Price Tag High for New Rio Rancho Schools
TWO MORE SCHOOLS SLATED TO BUILT FOR RIO RANCHO PUBLIC SCHOOLS. THE DISTRICT’S FACILITIES EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR SAYS IT’S IN ANTICIPATION OF COMING STUDENT GROWTH. AS FOR WHAT THE SCHOOLS WOULD COST, AL SENA SAYS ESTIMATES ARE SOMEWHAT PREMATURE … BUT THEY WON’T COME CHEAP. HE SAYS THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL WILL COST BETWEEN 15-MILLION-DOLLARS…… MORE
Residents Have “Say” on Rio Rancho Capital Projects
RESIDENTS OF RIO RANCHO GET A CHANCE TO OFFER IDEAS ON HOW THEIR CAPITAL OUTLAY DOLLARS CAN BE SPENT. STATE SENATOR CRAIG BRANDT, ALONG WITH STATE REPS TIM LEWIS AND JASON HARPER ARE HOSTING A CAPITAL OUTLAY FORUM THIS WEDNESDAY. BRANDT SAYS, FOR THEM, IT’S ALL ABOUT ECONOMIC STIMULUS. HE SAYS THEIR GOAL…… MORE
Pets of the Week | Dec 4
Both of last weeks dogs beautiful and very talented Australian Shepherd Julie as well as playful affectionate little Chi Chewy are still waiting to find their forever homes. Remember extra time off during the holidays is a great time to help your new companion acclimate to home and family. This is a good time for…… MORE
