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
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
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — Just past six o’clock Wednesday night, Albuquerque Fire Rescue responded to reports of a mobile home blaze at 9600 Central Avenue Southwest and 98th Street. E14 arrived first and reported heavy smoke and flames, brought under control within 20 minutes. The mobile home was a total loss. Two others nearby suffered…… MORE
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — The New Mexico Department of Transportation’s addressing noise complaints from residents in Tijeras Canyon. Rumble strips intended to prevent accidents is instead a source of sleepless nights for nearby locals. The uproar stems from NMDOT’s decision to place the rumble strips atop the painted line on I-40 from Carnuel to Sedillo,…… MORE
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
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
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
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
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
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
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