Bernalillo County, NM (KKOB) — The New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) awarded Bernalillo County Fire & Rescue (BCFR) $417,718 in grant funding to partially reimburse $1,829,973 in project costs to replace a 1991 Engine Model Year diesel-fueled Class 8, Pierce Dash fire engine, with a Pierce Volterra battery electric fire engine that does not produce…… MORE
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — Albuquerque is closer to having an additional helicopter to help APD in their mission to keep residents safe. District 8 City Councilor Dan Champine, a former police officer, requested $3 million in funding to purchase a second helicopter for the city. That funding was included in a GRT Improvement Revenue Bond…… MORE
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — Friday, the Department of Senior Affairs, along with Chief Administrative Officer Samantha Sengel, recognized members of the AmeriCorps Seniors Foster Grandparent (FGP) and Senior Companion Programs (SCP) during a commemorative pinning ceremony. The event celebrated the outstanding contributions of volunteers ages 55 and older who help guide students to higher academic…… MORE
Socorro, NM (KKOB) — After May 11, nearly 240 students at New Mexico Tech will have a new title: graduate. At NMT’s Commencement for the Class of 2024, more than 160 undergraduates, along with 64 master’s graduates and 12 new Ph.D.s, walked across the stage and then turned their tassels to culminate the years of…… MORE
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — Brook Bassan, Albuquerque City Councilor District 4 and Renee Grout, Albuquerque City Council District 9, announce a proposed amendment to the City’s Immigrant Friendly Policy aimed at keeping migrants safe, while assisting in the lawful apprehension of violent felons. The measure will be introduced at the City Council meeting on Monday,…… MORE
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — Round Rock’s Shaun Anderson spun 7.0 frames of one-run ball with 10 strikeouts while the Express offense scored multiple runs in three innings to claim an 11-1 triumph over Albuquerque Sunday night at Rio Grande Credit Union Field at Isotopes Park. Topes Scope: – Tonight’s attendance of 12,011 is the highest…… MORE
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — The Albuquerque Police Department now has 82 Police Service Aides with Friday’s graduation of 24 people. PSA’s are immersed in different divisions of the department. Police Service Aides play an integral role in the police department assisting with traffic crashes, traffic control, writing reports, and other administrative duties freeing up officers…… MORE
Bernalillo County, NM (KK)B) — Despite rigorous life-saving efforts, an inmate died on Thursday, May 2, at the Metropolitan Detention Center. MDC and the UNM Hospital medical team responded to a medical emergency notification and life-saving measures were initiated. Albuquerque Ambulance and Bernalillo County Fire & Rescue were dispatched and arrived at the facility at approximately 2:30…… MORE
Santa Fe, NM (KKOB) — This Fentanyl Awareness Day, the New Mexico Department of Health (NMHealth) is encouraging all New Mexicans to know the signs of fentanyl overdose and the methods of proper response. Fentanyl Awareness Day, recognized annually on May 7, is a chance to raise awareness about the risks of opioid use, educate…… MORE
Clovis, NM (KKOB) — Friday at approximately 4:26 PM, the Clovis Police Department Dispatch Center received a 911 call from a person who believed they found two dead females at Ned Houk Park. Ned Houk Park is a city park located 5 miles north of Clovis. Officers arrived on scene and found two female victims,…… MORE
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