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Rally of Hearts honors victims of senseless road rage and dui

Rally of Hearts honors victims of senseless road rage and dui

Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — City Councilor Klarissa Peña invites the Albuquerque community to join the Rally of Hearts event on Saturday, February 11, 2023, at 11:00 AM on Civic Plaza’s Al Hurricane Pavilion. The Rally of Hearts is meant to unite family and friends with others that have lost loved ones on New Mexico roads.…MORE

Help the FBI find the Orange Raincoat Raider

Help the FBI find the Orange Raincoat Raider

Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — The FBI and Albuquerque Police Department are seeking the public’s assistance to identify the Orange Raincoat Raider, who attempted to rob Bank of America, 2011 Juan Tabo Blvd. NE, at approximately 3:03 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023. Suspect’s Description: Sex: Female Race: Hispanic Height: Approximately 5’4″ Hair: Salt and pepper…MORE

BernCo gets grant from the Federal Highway Administration

BernCo gets grant from the Federal Highway Administration

Bernalillo County, NM (KKOB) — U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg announced on Wednesday a historic $800 million in grant awards for 510 projects through the new Safe Streets and Roads for All Grant Program and Bernalillo County is one of the recipients. Bernalillo County has been awarded a $6.3 million grant by the Federal Highway…MORE

The Good News File: Access Granted

The Good News File: Access Granted

Albuquerque, N.M. (KKOB) — As we age, many of us need help from mobility aids like wheelchairs and walkers. This fact of life leaves hundreds of New Mexicans with a significant problem, lack of easy access to their homes. In this week’s Good News File, we learn about one nonprofit working towards a solution. Greg…MORE

Sandoval County chaplains

Sandoval County chaplains

Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — The Sandoval County Sheriff’s office is expanding its ranks. The office has added chaplains to it’s employee roster. The chaplains will do eight hours of ride-alongs and attend counseling, police procedure, and communications training. They will be joining deputies as they join deputies as they respond to calls that may be…MORE

PNM Director receives Jennifer Riordan Community Service Award

PNM Director receives Jennifer Riordan Community Service Award

Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — At its annual Cumbre Awards celebration held recently, the New Mexico Public Relations Society, in conjunction with the Jennifer Riordan Foundation, announced that the 2022 winner of the Jennifer Riordan Community Service Award was given to PNMs Corporate Communications Director, Ray Sandoval. The award honors a communications professional who voluntarily uses…MORE

New helpline offers civil legal assistance to New Mexicans

New helpline offers civil legal assistance to New Mexicans

Santa Fe, NM (KKOB) — A newly launched telephone service offers free legal assistance on civil matters to moderate income New Mexicans. The Modest Means Helpline is the collaborative effort of the New Mexico Access to Justice Commission, the Administrative Office of the Courts and the State Bar of New Mexico and the State Bar…MORE

FBI: Albuquerque bank robbery

FBI: Albuquerque bank robbery

Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — The FBI and APD are investigating bank robbery at Bank of the West, 2101 Eubank Blvd NE, that occurred approximately 9:45 a.m. Saturday. Subject description: Male Caucasian Approximately 6′ tall Thick build Neck tattoos  Buzzed/Shaved Head Brown Beard Deep Voice Black Hoodie Black Sweatpants Black Mask Purple gloves Subject entered the…MORE

IPANM on revisions to federal methane rule

IPANM on revisions to federal methane rule

Roswell, NM (KKOB) — In response to the EPA’s revisions to the Federal Methane Rule, IPANM releases the following statement:  “IPANM recognizes the need for cost-effective regulations to manage emissions, and shares in the commitment to utilize new technologies at facilities and wellsites across New Mexico. Unfortunately, for this updated revision of the Federal Methane…MORE

Multi-Agency Task Force investigates APD officer-involved shooting

Multi-Agency Task Force investigates APD officer-involved shooting

Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — The Multi-Agency Task Force is investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred overnight in the Foothills Area Command. APD officers responded at 2:20 a.m. to a report from a caller of a single-vehicle crash in the center median of Tramway Blvd., just south of Menaul Blvd., N.E. Officers responded to the scene,…MORE

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