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CABQ Councilors fund doghouses for Animal Welfare Department

CABQ Councilors fund doghouses for Animal Welfare Department

Shelter is as important for animals as it is for humans. Albuquerque City Councilors, Tammy Fiebelkorn (District 7) and Dan Champine (District 8) teamed up with the Albuquerque Woodworkers Association and the City Animal Welfare Department (AWD) to make sure more dogs in our community have shelter. Many companion animal guardians are not aware that…MORE

Polly’s Run marks 15 years of battling pancreatic cancer

Polly’s Run marks 15 years of battling pancreatic cancer

Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — Polly’s Run, the prime fundraiser for pancreatic cancer in New Mexico, commemorates its15th Anniversary. Scheduled for Saturday, June 1, at Tiguex Park near Albuquerque’s Old Town, the event willinclude a 5K run and walk at 8:30 a.m. and a Kid’s K at 9:30 a.m. All proceeds will support the Polly RogersPancreatic…MORE

APD issues statement on upcoming film depicting West Mesa murders

APD issues statement on upcoming film depicting West Mesa murders

Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — The Albuquerque Police Department issued the following statement regarding an upcoming film depicting the murders of 11 women and an unborn child found on the city’s west mesa in 2009. APD was never contacted nor consulted by the writer or producers of the film. The first time the department was aware…MORE

ABQ FBI offers reward for trio in ATM robbery

ABQ FBI offers reward for trio in ATM robbery

Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — The FBI and Albuquerque Police Department are seeking the public’s assistance to identify a Trio who robbed a Wells Fargo ATM machine, located at 550 San Mateo Blvd SE, Albuquerque on Friday, May 17, 2024 at approximately 1:25pm. 1st Suspect’s description:  2nd  Suspect’s description:  3rd Suspect’s description: The suspects took an undisclosed amount of…MORE

Mount Taylor Ranger District fuelwood permits

Mount Taylor Ranger District fuelwood permits

Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — Beginning Wednesday May 22, 2024, the Mount Taylor Ranger District will be selling fuelwood permits at their Fort Wingate location on Wednesdays only. Fuelwood permits will be for the Mt Taylor Ranger District:Dead Standing/DownDead OakWildings (transplants). Fort Wingate sale location: 326 D. Painted Horse Trail in Fort Wingate, NM. Directions: I-40…MORE

From up in flames to up in the air: Zozobra

From up in flames to up in the air: Zozobra

Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — Monday, at the Balloon Museum, Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller and Santa Fe Mayor Alan Webber came together to unveil the much-anticipated design of the Zozobra special shape hot air balloon. The Zozobra hot air balloon is sponsored in part by the City of Albuquerque’s Department of Arts & Culture and Tourism…MORE

Supportive Housing Coalition of NM and Thomas Development break ground on La Serena Apartments

Supportive Housing Coalition of NM and Thomas Development break ground on La Serena Apartments

Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — Monday, the Supportive Housing Coalition of New Mexico and Thomas Development Co. announced the groundbreaking for a new affordable housing community, La Serena Apartments. The multifamily senior housing development will create affordable rental options by leasing based on income limits versus market rate, thanks to financial resources from New Mexico Mortgage…MORE

NMSP investigate homicide in Chimayo

NMSP investigate homicide in Chimayo

Chimayo, NM (KKOB) — New Mexico State Police Investigations Bureau were called to investigate a homicide that occurred at a residence in Chimayo. The investigation began on May 14, 2024, when New Mexico State Police officers were executing a felony warrant on County Road 86 for Christopher Serrano (41). His charges included multiple aggravated battery…MORE

ABQ City Council passes $1.4b balanced budget

ABQ City Council passes $1.4b balanced budget

Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — The Albuquerque City Council passed a balanced $1.4B budget Monday evening,focusing on public safety, keeping fees low, and creating a new pilot program to focus on mental health.The Council’s budget does not reduce APD, Community Safety or AFR, and adds a new EHD foodinspector. The Council’s budget increases Library technology by…MORE

Rio Rancho outdoor pools open Saturday

Rio Rancho outdoor pools open Saturday

Rio Rancho, NM (KKOB) – Saturday, the City of Rio Rancho’s outdoor pools will open for public use. Pool locations and hours of operation are: The daily fee to use any of the outdoor pools is $4. The fee for children ages 2 to 12, as well as adults 55 years of age and older…MORE

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