Category Archives: KKOB Local News

Albuquerque Economic Development Department receives six international awards

Albuquerque Economic Development Department receives six international awards

Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — The City of Albuquerque’s Economic Development Department (EDD) is the winner of six “Excellence in Economic Development” awards from the International Economic Development Council (IEDC); four workforce development and two film economy specific awards. The IEDC’s Excellence Awards recognize outstanding and innovative economic development projects that significantly enhance and revitalize communities,…MORE

Leonard Garcia sentenced

Leonard Garcia sentenced

Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — Thirty-nine year old Leonard Garcia of Albuquerque sentenced today for drug trafficking and federal firearms offenses. An execution of a September 8th, 2021 at Garcia’s home resulted in the seizure of 3,594.3 grams of cocaine and multiple firearms. Garcia pled guilty to possession with intent to distribute 500 grams and more…MORE

Pueblos get broadband boost

Pueblos get broadband boost

Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — Five New Mexico pueblos will be getting a share of more than $66 million in federal grants to create or expand broadband services. New Mexico’s Office of Broadband Access and Expansion announced the third round of funding, funneled through its ‘Connect New Mexico Pilot Program’, last week. In all, the office…MORE

APS addresses snow days

APS addresses snow days

Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — It may only be fall, but Albuquerque Public Schools is thinking about wintertime. APS announcing they will be moving to asynchronous learning on days when school is cancelled due to weather. As such, students will be expected to complete lessons online if schools are closed. The school district says students who…MORE

2023 Forgotten Heroes Funeral for the unclaimed cremains

2023 Forgotten Heroes Funeral for the unclaimed cremains

Santa Fe, NM (KKOB) — The unclaimed cremated remains of 52 military veterans will be laid to rest at the 2023 Forgotten Heroes Funeral on September 28. A brief memorial ceremony will be held at 9 a.m. at the Albuquerque Calvary Church located at 4001 Osuna Road NE. Following the ceremony, the 52 urns will…MORE

Albuquerque Regional Economic Alliance hosting 2023 event on Bioscience Development 

Albuquerque Regional Economic Alliance hosting 2023 event on Bioscience Development 

Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — The Albuquerque Regional Economic Alliance (AREA) will host its 2023 Fall Quarterly Event, Regional Opportunities in Bioscience Development. The event will be held at the Rio Rancho Events Center on September 21, 2023, from 3 – 5 p.m.  Marc Peck from AECOM will provide an update on the University of New…MORE

APD arrests murder suspect following SWAT stand-off

APD arrests murder suspect following SWAT stand-off

Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — APD detectives arrested Robert Romero this evening for the 2018 murder of Vernon Talamante at a West Side apartment. SWAT officers convinced Romero to surrender peacefully after a two-hour stand-off in the area of Mountain Rd., west of Rio Grande Blvd., N.W. Romero, 37, and Talamante, who was 34 at the…MORE

New poll says NM voters want crackdown on crime and no firearms ban

New poll says NM voters want crackdown on crime and no firearms ban

Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — According to data from a statewide survey commissioned by the New Mexico Shooting Sports Association, an overwhelming majority of New Mexico voters believe that tackling crime and putting criminals behind bars – not banning firearms – is the best way to keep loved ones safe. “Our statewide survey affirms that most New…MORE

New intelligent manufacturing partnership with Hota Group for NM

New intelligent manufacturing partnership with Hota Group for NM

Taipei, Taiwan (KKOB) — New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham and Hota Industrial Manufacturing Chairman David Shen announced on Wednesday a final agreement to expand business for the major auto parts supplier into New Mexico. Taiwan-based Hota Industrial Manufacturing, a producer of automotive gears for North American and European clients, including Tesla, signed an agreement…MORE

State disagrees with U.S. Energy Department over waste pits

State disagrees with U.S. Energy Department over waste pits

Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — State regulators have rejected the U.S. Energy Department’s $12 million proposal to cap and cover unlined waste pits at Los Alamos National Laboratory. Instead they say the best option is for the agency to excavate it at an estimated cost of $805 million. The state’s opinion being, the unlined pits could…MORE

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