Category Archives: KKOB Local News

Donuts for Barelas

Donuts for Barelas

Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — City officials are reviewing a proposal to build a new Dunkin Donuts location near 4th and Cesar Chavez.. However, leaders with the Barelas Neighborhood Association like vice president Antonio Aragon de Barelas are expressing concerns over adding yet another fast food restaurant in an already congested area. Developers are proposing to…MORE

4th annual Pizza Run

4th annual Pizza Run

Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — May 19th, at Aperture Center Park in Mesa Del Sol, starting at 7 a.m., the Wise Pies 4th annual Pizza Run, benefitting Make-A-Wish New Mexico will take off. Anyone can participate in a one mile fun run/walk, a 5k run or a 10k run. All ages and skill levels are eligible…MORE

PFAS in the Rio Grande

PFAS in the Rio Grande

Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — The Albuquerque urban area “significantly contributes PFAS to the Rio Grande.” Those findings from two recent studies by the U.S. Geological Survey, done in cooperation with the New Mexico Environment Department. PFAS, frequently called “forever chemicals,” are a group of synthetic chemicals used in a wide variety of common items, such…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

Rio Rancho Districts 1 & 6 runoff election unofficial results

Rio Rancho Districts 1 & 6 runoff election unofficial results

Rio Rancho, NM (KKOB) — District 1 City Councilor (4-year term) Jim Owen: 398 (47%) Deborah S. Dapson: 442 (53%) District 6 City Councilor (4-year term) Nicole Dahn List: 416 (51%) Edward Lynn Paulsgrove: 393 (49%) Canvass of Election Results The unofficial results of the April 9, 2024 Districts 1 and 6 Runoff Election and…MORE

Goes to court with an axe

Goes to court with an axe

Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — Monday morning, a Rio Rancho man, John Karl O’Brien, threatened to kill a judge for the 13th Judicial District, overseeing Cibola, Sandoval and Valencia counties. According to the Cibola County Sheriff Larry Diaz, O’Brien showed up at the courthouse with an ax, after calling a nearby law firm threatening to kill…MORE

APD warns of scam

APD warns of scam

Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — The Albuquerque Police Department is warning the public of a possible scam impersonating APD Chief of Police Harold Medina. The caller stated that they were contacting them because they were speaking with an underage female on a social media app and that her parents wanted to press charges. The caller adding,…MORE

Tingley Beach hosting E-waste recycling drop off

Tingley Beach hosting E-waste recycling drop off

Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — The ABQ BioPark is teaming up with ACTenviro and New Mexico Computer Recyclers to host an e-waste recycling event. Old cell phones, cables, keyboards, and almost anything with a plug will be accepted at the ABQ BioPark Tingley Beach parking lot on Sunday, April 21, from 8 a.m. to noon. Earth…MORE

Oh, say can you see…?

Oh, say can you see…?

Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — The search is on for talented performers to sing the national anthem at the 2024 New Mexico State Fair. Individual singers or small groups who are selected by the judging committee will have the unique opportunity to perform the anthem to thousands of people at the beginning of a PRCA event.…MORE

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