Santa Fe, NM (KKOB) — The New Mexico Department of Health (NMHealth) has confirmed the presence of xylazine in three fentanyl samples tested through the state’s Adulterant Checking Program. Xylazine, also known as “tranq,” is a non-opioid, central nervous system depressant, most often used in veterinary medicine and not approved for use in humans.…… MORE
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — Civic Plaza is ready for summer fun. The Splash Pad on Civic Plaza is now open seven days a week for anyone to cool off. The splash pad is open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., every day through Labor Day Weekend. After Labor Day Weekend, the pad will be spraying…… MORE
Carlsbad, NM (KKOB) — Calling all anglers! New Mexico State Parks is excited to announce the return of a floating fishing dock to Brantley Lake State Park, our southernmost lake and outdoor recreation area in Eddy County, New Mexico. New Mexico State Parks staff and volunteers with non-profit The Great Outdoors Fund and Occidental descended on…… MORE
Lordsburg, NM (KKOB) — A Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) passing through the Lordsburg Port of Entry was found to contain drugs after being inspected by officers. On April 28, 2024, at around 1:15p.m., an NMDPS Transportation Inspector requested NMSP assistance for a cargo inspection on a CMV at the Lordsburg Port of Entry (POE). The…… MORE
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — University New Mexico Men’s Basketball has added 6-foot-9 sophomore Filip Borovicanin to the Lobo’s team. The sophomore is transferring from Arizona, where he played in 20 games for the Wildcats this past season. He was also receiving interest from San Francisco, Kansas State and Boise State. Borovicanin averaged 2.3 points and…… MORE
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — Melanie Majors is the executive director of the Foundation for Open Government, believes county leaders have some questions to answer. Commissioners Barbara Baca, Adriann Barboa, and Eric Olivas are being questioned in violating the Open Meetings Act. And, whether or not they made decisions without the public knowing. Barboa says, they…… MORE
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — Saturday, leaders from the City of Albuquerque Department of Arts and Culture along with City Councilor Klarissa Peña dedicated the newest sculpture in the Public Art Program’s collection. The piece is called ‘Stalking Her Prey’, by artist Reynaldo Rivera. The sculpture, located at Alamosa Park, emerged from a call for New…… MORE
Santa Fe, NM (KKOB) — In response to the Twitter leak of an alleged conversation between GovernorMichelle Lujan Grisham and the Chief of Staff for U.S. Department of Homeland SecuritySecretary Alejandro Mayorkas, Senate Republican Leader, Senator Greg Baca (R-Belen), todayreleased the following statement: “I urge the Governor to verify the validity and explain the context…… MORE
Lincoln County, NM (KKOB) — The New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) and the New Mexico Department of Health (DOH) is hosting a free domestic well water testing event at Smokey Bear Days in Capitan, New Mexico on May 4, 2024. Free testing will be available from 10 am to 2 pm, Saturday, May 4, 2024,…… MORE
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — APD detectives arrested suspect who is charged with the murder of Christopher Fallen in early February 2024 at his home near Carlisle Blvd. and Constitution Ave., N.E. Detectives arrested Daniel Lee Hadders, 27, on Friday evening. Fallen’s deceased body was discovered by his business partners on Feb. 6 inside his home,…… MORE
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