Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — A strange object spotted in the Albuquerque sky this morning, turned out to be a high-altitude balloon, launched by World View. Part of the company’s Stratolite balloon system, it’s filled with helium and a super-pressure ballast balloon to lift a payload into the stratosphere. Launched on Aug. 31st from Arizona, it’s…… MORE
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — Although the Santa Fe Police Department has seen a slight decrease in crime overall in the first seven months of 2024, compared with the same period in 2023, high rates of property crime and violence have prompted calls in Santa Fe and statewide for solutions. Crystal Armijo, who works in loss…… MORE
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — The insurance premiums for New Mexico’s Department of Children, Youth and Families is going up. And its because of a huge increase in settlements this year. The department is facing a 36-percent increase in liability premiums after paying out nearly 14-million in settlements this year. The Albuquerque Journal reports the payouts…… MORE
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — Santa Fe’s Plaza was empty yesterday morning after an officer involved shooting. Santa Fe Police deputy chief Ben Valdez says everyone on scene of the incident at 10:30 Sunday morning, including the suspect, are OK. New Mexico State Police say the shooting involved Santa Fe Police and the Santa Fe County…… MORE
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — The New Mexico State Fair is in full swing, with record-breaking crowd. To ensure everyone has an enjoyable experience, they are offering several transportation options to get you to the fairgrounds. Park and ride services are available to the State Fair from Coronado Center on Saturday’s and Sunday’s during the event.…… MORE
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — Albuquerque Fire Rescue was dispatched to the Union 505 Apartments at 801 Locust, late last night for reports of a structure fire. When Engine 4 arrived, they reported a 2-story multifamily dwelling with a working blaze. The fire was brought under control, damage to the structure was limited to the room…… MORE
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — A crash resulted in the death of a pedestrian Thursday on Trumbull and San Pablo St., in southeast Albuquerque. According to police, investigators determined two pedestrians were walking in the roadway on Trumbull near Grove around 9:40 p.m. According to witnesses, a dark colored vehicle, was traveling Westbound on Trumbull at…… MORE
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — In an announcement Wednesday afternoon, U.S. Cotton stated its Rio Rancho location will be ceasing production next year. The company attributing rising raw material costs and increased competition necessitating the consolidation of facilities. Rio Rancho production will be discontinued in phases, with complete shut down expected in the third quarter of…… MORE
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — The last time PNM filed for a rate increase was 2022, but that respite could be over. According to a PNM spokesperson, the company filed a 2025 rate request with the New Mexico Public Regulations Commission. The utility says the proposed rate change will be applied over two phases in mid-2025,…… MORE
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — A new high-tech surveillance blimp has arrived at the U.S. Border Patrol’s Santa Teresa Station in southern New Mexico. Known as the Tethered Aerostat Radar System, the 180- to 208-foot-long blimps, can detect low-flying aircraft approaching the border and identify other types of traffic in rugged terrain – for up to…… MORE
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