Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — American Rivers, a national nonprofit organization concerned with conservation and advocacy on behalf of the country’s rivers, has released its annual report listing the country’s top 10 endangered rivers for the year. It cited that there are 108,000 miles of river in New Mexico, all of which were deemed the most…… MORE
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — A traffic stop last month on Interstate 10 near led to the discovery of 16 migrants in a “stash house” near Las Cruces. New Mexico State Police identified the driver as 40-year-old Albert Torres, a convicted felon, and his passenger 37-year-old Victoria Cabrales. The officer searched Torres and allegedly found meth…… MORE
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — The New Mexico Department of Health is encouraging residents to recognize Sexually Transmitted Infection Awareness Week and always practice safe sex. STI Awareness Week, observed in the second full week of April, the program aims to raise awareness and reduce stigma around STI prevention, testing and treatment. STIs, including but not…… MORE
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — Santa Fe has received a grant to collect temperature data to better understand how heat is impacting the city. Volunteer scientists will collect data in the morning, afternoon, and evenings of the hottest days. Santa Fe Public Schools will also help with the project, giving students a chance to learn about…… MORE
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — APD has reported the fourth significant copper theft reported in Albuquerqe in just over a month. The latest theft occurring at Southwest Labs. Brian Cavazos Galvez, director of Sales Analytics and Operations with the Labs says, surveillance video shows a thief pulling their power source off the outside wall accompanied by…… MORE
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — UNM’s 14th annual Sustainability Expo, is set for Thursday, April 25th, from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Cornell Mall. The Earth Day-inspired event will feature a tribute to local farmers, prepared food, and a range of sustainability practices and learning opportunities, such as a seed exchange and plant starts.There will…… MORE
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — APD investigators released the identity of the man who was fatally shot by police during a struggle over a gun in front of the Walmart in Northeast Albuquerque last week. Detectives attempted to detain Mark Benavidez on Thursday, April 11, 2024, as part of an investigation into several armed robberies. Moments…… MORE
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — The Bureau of Land Management announced revised rules for oil and gas leasing on federal land, including New Mexico. The rules and framework governing those leases haven’t been updated in decades. The revisions bring new financing regulations and the first royalty rate increase in more than 100 years. Department of the…… MORE
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — AFR had a busy weekend. At eight Saturday morning, AFR was sent to the 700 block of Barelas Road Southwest and Cromwell Avenue, due to a blaze at a single-family home. An RV behind the house was ignited and ended up as a complete loss. Then, Saturday morning at eleven, along…… MORE
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — The Rio Rancho City Council has signed off on changes to its noise ordinance. It replaces vague language with more specific limits like allowable decibel levels. At Thursday’s city council meeting, many spoke out including Rio Rancho Police Chief Stewart Steele, who said the old system made it hard to cite…… MORE
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