Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — Albuquerque’s Clowndog Hot Dog Parlor’s ranked number 22 on Yelp’s list of the “Top 25 hot dogs every Chicagoan should try in their lifetime.” Located on Central Avenue in Nob Hill, Clowndog offers a menu filled with both pre-designed and build-your-own options. Clowndog offers a range of toppings with typical choices…… MORE
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UNM lawsuit settled
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — In a lawsuit filed by the parents of former Lobo football player Nahje Flowers in 2020, coaching staff was accused of not properly supervising the 21-year-old and making him continue to play football after he sustained repeated head injuries. The suit claimed that the repetitive injuries caused his mental health to…… MORE
Serious illness alert for children
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — Doctors and health professionals in New Mexico are warning parents about a serious illness that has been detected in New Mexico. The New Mexico Department of Health has confirmed one case of acute flaccid myelitis in Doña Ana County. Dr. Chad Smelser, the state epidemiologist with the New Mexico Department of…… MORE
Duplex fire
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — Albuquerque Fire Rescue was dispatched, just after 9:00 a.m. today, to 1100-block of Dakota SE on reports of a structure fire at a single-story duplex. Rescue 11 arrived to find working fire coming from the side of the home. The fire was brought under control within 15 minutes of their arrival.…… MORE
Sandia at the forefront for clean energy
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — The U.S. Department of Energy announced the awarding of more than $41 million for 50 projects to help propel clean energy solutions. Sandia Lab’s one of 17 facilities around the country receiving the funds. Out of the 50 different projects getting monies, Sandia’s leading seven of them, while being a partner…… MORE
Internships in agricultural training available
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — New Mexico-based agricultural businesses may apply for internship funding through the New Mexico Department of Agriculture Agricultural Workforce Development Program. The program provides opportunities for beginning farmers and ranchers, including students, to gain work experience in agriculture that can turn into careers that support New Mexico’s agricultural future. NMDA will reimburse…… MORE
Nick Paul, Alamogordo City Commissioner & State Senator-elect issues statement on Ruidoso fire
Ruidoso, NM (KKOB) — The rapid spread of the South Fork Fire has triggered a mandatory evacuation for the Village of Ruidoso. Senate District 33 Republican nominee Nick Paul released this statement: “The South Fork Fire has spread rapidly over the last few hours triggering a mandatory evacuation for the Village of Ruidoso. I am…… MORE
CABQ councilors present omnibus city charter referendums
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — Albuquerque City Council President Dan Lewis applauds the Council for passing amendment proposals Monday to present to voters at the 2024 general election. Each of the Charter amendments are reforms that will streamline City government hiring, add accountability to executive appointment procedures, and simplify City elections. “I am happy to present…… MORE
Enchanting New Mexico cuisine
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — The New Mexico History Museum will be presenting The “Forks in the Road: Notable New Mexico Restaurants” exhibit this summer. The goal is to highlight iconic, notable, and historic eateries, as well as lesser-known restaurants in the Land of Enchantment. Catherine Trujillo, deputy director of the New Mexico History Museum says,…… MORE
Addressing chronic absenteeism
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — A recent report by the New Mexico Legislative Finanace Committee titled Student Attendance and Performance, has delivered a failing grade. It shows the number of students chronically absent, meaning they missed more than 10% of school, more than doubled from 2019-2023, outpacing the national average. The data shows in 2023, 40%…… MORE
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