Category Archives: KKOB Local News

UNM scientists uncover connection between blue lights and birds

UNM scientists uncover connection between blue lights and birds

Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — A new study by scientists at The University of New Mexico is shedding light on a potential cause between bird collisions and buildings.  The study, “Disentangling the biotic and abiotic drivers of bird-building collisions in a tropical Asian city using geological niche modeling,” led by UNM scientists David Tan and Nicholas…MORE

BernCo and partners extend scrap tire amnesty days

BernCo and partners extend scrap tire amnesty days

Bernalillo County, NM (KKOB) — After much success, BernCo Planning and Development Services, along with City of Albuquerque Solid Waste and the New Mexico Tourism Department are extending the Free Scrap Tire Amnesty Days. The initiative, which kicked off last year, allows residents from unincorporated areas of Bernalillo County, outside the city limits, to turn…MORE

BernCo Commissioners pass resolution for county manager hiring

BernCo Commissioners pass resolution for county manager hiring

Bernalillo County, NM (KKOB) — The Board of County Commissioners passed a resolution Tuesday evening on a 3-1 vote outlining the official selection process for the hiring of the new County Manager. Current manager Julie Morgas Baca plans to retire at the end of June. Commission Chair Barbara Baca has proposed a process that includes…MORE

BernCo Commissioners call for NMDOJ investigation on County Commission actions

BernCo Commissioners call for NMDOJ investigation on County Commission actions

Bernalillo County, NM (KKOB) — Bernalillo County Commissioners Steven Michael Quezada and Walt Benson stand in full support of the New Mexico Foundation for Open Government (FOG) and its unwavering commitment to transparency and accountability in governmental affairs. In response to FOG’s recent appeal to the New Mexico Department of Justice to investigate potential violations…MORE

NMT’s Cave and Karst Research Institute appoints new director 

NMT’s Cave and Karst Research Institute appoints new director 

Socorro, NM (KKOB) — The National Cave and Karst Research Institute will welcome a new director in July. Dr. Benjamin Tobin, a research geologist from Kentucky, has accepted the position to head the premier research center for cave and karst resources, located in Carlsbad, New Mexico, after a national search. NCKRI is a research center…MORE

Bomb threat at Sunport parking structure

Bomb threat at Sunport parking structure

Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — Albuquerque police have shutdown access to the parking lot area at the Albuquerque International Sunport because of a bomb threat. KOAT-TV reports a spokesperson at the Sunport confirms authorities are not allowing anyone entry to the parking lot area until a sweep of the facility is concluded. So, this means anyone…MORE

Los Alamos Canyon restoration and sediment reduction implementation

Los Alamos Canyon restoration and sediment reduction implementation

Santa Fe, NM (KKOB) — Restoration work is expected to begin along portions of Los Alamos Canyon later this month as part of the “Los Alamos Canyon Restoration and Sediment Reduction Project”. The New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) is funding this project through their River Stewardship Program and in partnership with Los Alamos County. This…MORE

ENMU awarded $60,855 grant from NASA

ENMU awarded $60,855 grant from NASA

Portales, NM (KKOB) — Eastern New Mexico University has been awarded a $60,855 Grant from NASA in collaboration with the Wex Foundation. The Wex Foundation was awarded some of the 3.2 million dollars sent out to four institutions to enhance the capability of informal education institutions to host NASA-based learning activities while increasing the institutions’…MORE

Senator Craig Brandt condemns EIB rejection of EV rule delay

Senator Craig Brandt condemns EIB rejection of EV rule delay

Rio Rancho, NM (KKOB) — The New Mexico Environmental Improvement Board (EIB) recently voted to reject a request to pause the enforcement of the Advanced Clean Cars and Trucks Rule (EIB 23-56 (R)) until ongoing litigation is resolved. The request to delay the rule was submitted by the New Mexico Automotive Dealers Association and an…MORE

BERNCO Commissioners approve funding for roadway resurfacing projects, vehicles

BERNCO Commissioners approve funding for roadway resurfacing projects, vehicles

Bernalillo County, NM (KKOB) — The Bernalillo County Board of Commissioners this evening approved the use of $545,000 in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds for roadway resurfacing services for three roadways within District 4. They include the corridor of San Rafael from Browning to Lowell; the Tierra Monte Subdivision; and Sandia Heights north of…MORE

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