Santa Fe, NM (KKOB) — Melissa Kozlowski is the new director of the Income Support Division, announced by the New Mexico Human Services Department (HSD) today. With over two decades of experience in operational management within the private sector, Kozlowski brings a wealth of knowledge and leadership skills to her new role, effective May 1,…… MORE
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — The statewide gas price average in New Mexico is $3.32 for a gallon of regular unleaded fuel, according to the AAA New Mexico Weekend Gas Watch. That price is nine cents more when compared to this day last week and 24 cents less per gallon than on this day last year. Of…… MORE
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — Superintendents and school districts across New Mexico are suing the state’s public education department for a rule mandating 5-day school weeks. The rule says public and charter schools have at least 180 instructional days each school year, making school districts who have a four-day school week shift to five-days to meet…… MORE
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — Thirty-one year old John Paul Ballejos, has been sentenced by Bernalillo District Court Judge Bruce Fox to two consecutive life sentences. Ballejos’ uncle, Hesiquio Cordova, and his girlfriend, Virginia Serna, were found shot to death in their home in May 2022. Four months later, surveillance video captured Ballejos shooting his downstairs…… MORE
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — Kevin Morales-Molina, who fired a gun near a police officer responding to a different call took a plea deal. In September 2023, an Albuquerque Police Department officer was interviewing an individual near Utah and Chico NE, when Morales-Molina in a van opened fire. He was the driver and was arrested shortly…… MORE
Sacramento, Ca. (KKOB) — Francisco Sánchez Jr., associate administrator for the Office of Disaster Recovery and Resilience at the Small Business Administration, today reminded small nonfarm businesses in 16 New Mexico counties and neighboring counties in Arizona of the May 28, 2024, deadline to apply for an SBA federal disaster loan for economic injury. These…… MORE
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — The New Mexico Environment Department is giving UPS nearly $474,000 in grant money to replace 16 outdated delivery vehicles. UPS is also pitching in to cover the cost of the replacement vehicles, which run on compressed natural gas. Ryan Bankerd, UPS Corporate Affairs director of sustainability said, this helps drive our…… MORE
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — Sixteen people have been detained while protesting at the University of New Mexico. Protestors took over the UNM Student Union Building Monday night, to voice their opinion on the Israel-Hamas war. Damage to the SUB includes tagged walls with “Free Palestine”, broken windows and debris. Early this/Tuesday morning, police were demanding…… MORE
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — Myrriah Gómez, an associate professor in the UNM Honors College,is the recipient of a Southwest Book Award by the Border Regional Library Association. Nuclear Nuevo México, examines how New Mexicans have been affected by nuclear colonialism in the Land of Enchantment. Gomez says, over three dozen Nuevomexicano families were majorly affected…… MORE
Red River, NM (KKOB) — Red River is gearing up for an exciting Memorial Day weekend with the highly anticipated Mayfest in the Mountains event. This family-oriented celebration will showcase everything Red River has to offer while honoring our veterans and fallen heroes through a mix of outdoor recreation, family-friendly activities, and special veteran-focused events.…… MORE
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