New Mexico legislator flees home after threats received
Santa Fe, NM (AP) –A state senator says he received anonymous threatening telephone messages after publicly criticizing people for gathering without masks at a political demonstration outside the state Capitol, and that he fears for his safety. State Sen. Jacob Candelaria said Sunday that he received a series of profanity-laced telephone voice messages. A male…… MORE
Clovis Police Department investigating fatal pedestrian incident
Clovis, NM (KKOB) –The Clovis Police Department responded to the 600 block of East Llano Estacado Boulevard in Clovis for a motor vehicle crash involving a pedestrian. Took place Sunday night around 7:20. They found a deceased pedestrian in the roadway, identified as 56-year old Cindy Tenorio. Two vehicles were involved, one travelling eastbound and…… MORE
Two ABQ weekend homicides
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) –Two homicides over the weekend according to Albuquerque Police. The first was Saturday morning as the APD was called out to investigate the death of a man who was discovered in the area 1309 4th Street Southwest. Traffic was shut down at 4th Street and Barelas, as well as Cromwell and 4th…… MORE
City issues health alert for blowing dust
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) –The City of Albuquerque is issuing a Health Alert due for blowing dust. Those with respiratory conditions in the City of Albuquerque and Bernalillo County should limit outdoor activity. Effective: Sunday, October 25, 2020 at 11:00 PM Expires: Monday, October 26, 2020 at 8:00 AM For more information: http://www.cabq.gov/airquality/trends/health-alert-information People who are at higher…… MORE
New Mexico legislator flees home after threats received
Santa Fe, NM (AP) –A state senator says he received anonymous threatening telephone messages after publicly criticizing people for gathering without masks at a political demonstration outside the state Capitol, and that he fears for his safety. State Sen. Jacob Candelaria said Sunday that he received a series of profanity-laced telephone voice messages. A male…… MORE
Clovis Police Department investigating fatal pedestrian incident
Clovis, NM (KKOB) –The Clovis Police Department responded to the 600 block of East Llano Estacado Boulevard in Clovis for a motor vehicle crash involving a pedestrian. Took place Sunday night around 7:20. They found a deceased pedestrian in the roadway, identified as 56-year old Cindy Tenorio. Two vehicles were involved, one travelling eastbound and…… MORE
Two ABQ weekend homicides
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) –Two homicides over the weekend according to Albuquerque Police. The first was Saturday morning as the APD was called out to investigate the death of a man who was discovered in the area 1309 4th Street Southwest. Traffic was shut down at 4th Street and Barelas, as well as Cromwell and 4th…… MORE
City issues health alert for blowing dust
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) –The City of Albuquerque is issuing a Health Alert due for blowing dust. Those with respiratory conditions in the City of Albuquerque and Bernalillo County should limit outdoor activity. Effective: Sunday, October 25, 2020 at 11:00 PM Expires: Monday, October 26, 2020 at 8:00 AM For more information: http://www.cabq.gov/airquality/trends/health-alert-information People who are at higher…… MORE
USDA approves New Mexico hemp production regulatory plan
Las Cruces, NM (KKOB) –The United States Department of Agriculture approved the New Mexico Department of Agriculture’s state hemp production regulatory plan last week. States that seek to have primary authority over the regulation and production of hemp in their home jurisdiction were required by the 2018 U.S. Farm Bill to complete a state plan for review…… MORE
Latest Luna Fire information as of Sunday evening
Santa Fe, NM (KKOB) –Yesterday, a Red Flag Warning brought strong, gusty and erratic winds over the fire area and the potential for extreme fire behavior. Winds were predominantly from the West, however due to the interaction of the winds and alignment of the terrain, it produced a northerly wind along the higher ridges. This…… MORE
New Mexico COVID-19 update: 828 new cases, totaling 41,863
Santa Fe, NM (KKOB) –New Mexico state health officials on Sunday announced 828 additional COVID-19 cases. Per the state Department of Health, the most recent cases are: 156 new cases in Bernalillo County 42 new cases in Chaves County 12 new cases in Cibola County 32 new cases in Curry County 206 new cases in…… MORE
Westside Emergency Housing Center reopens prior to expected cold front
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) –The City of Albuquerque announced today that the Westside Emergency Housing Center (WEHC) has resumed operations as of Sunday, October 25, 2020. Transportation schedules and pickup locations have also resumed normal operations. The announcement of normal WEHC operations comes ahead of a cold front expected to arrive in Albuquerque on Monday. To…… MORE
Lawsuit: New Mexico county failed to monitor suicidal inmate
Silver City, NM (AP) –A New Mexico county that held an inmate struggling with drug addiction failed to properly monitor him before he took his own life, according to a wrongful death lawsuit. The lawsuit involving Fernando Rodriguez filed last week in U.S. District Court alleges that Grants County correctional officers ignored crucial signs about…… MORE
US grants broadband licenses to Native American tribes
Santa Fe, NM (AP) –The Federal Communications Commission has granted broadcast licenses ideal for high-speed wireless internet to rural tribal governments in New Mexico, Arizona and elsewhere. The 2.5 GHz licenses have been granted to 154 Native American communities so far, the commission announced in a statement Friday. “Few communities face the digital connectivity challenges…… MORE
New Mexico DA gets grant for prosecutor to target gun crimes
Albuquerque, NM (AP) –The federal government is providing a $278,000 grant to a New Mexico district attorney’s office to hire a full-time local prosecutor to try firearms cases in federal court. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for New Mexico announced Friday that the grant was awarded to the office of District Attorney Lemuel L. Martinez of…… MORE
Former longtime New Mexico lawmaker Nick Salazar dies at 91
Santa Fe, NM (AP) –Former New Mexico state Rep. Nick Salazar, who served in the Legislature for 46 years until his retirement in 2018, has died. He was 91. State officials said Salazar died late Friday. No cause of death was immediately available. But when Salazar announced his intention to retire, he said he had…… MORE
NWS-ABQ warns of severe winter weather moving in
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) –The National Weather Service experts at the Albuquerque office tell us… A strong winter storm will impact northern and central New Mexico starting today and continuing through at least Tuesday night. This system will be responsible for heavy snowfall accumulations, particularly in the northern mountains, the Interstate 25 corridor from Raton Pass…… MORE
No APS school delays or closures during remote learning
(PRESS RELEASE) Snow days will look a little different for Albuquerque Public Schools during remote learning. No need to wait for a call, monitor social media, or check the APS website. As long as students are learning in the red (remotely), classes will continue on time and as scheduled come rain or shine, sleet…… MORE
Open Space Division hosting Make a Difference Day cleanups
(PRESS RELEASE) Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) – The City of Albuquerque’s Open Space Division is hosting trash cleanups at trailheads across Albuquerque for Make a Difference Day on Saturday, October 24 and Saturday, October 31. National Make a Difference Day brings community service to a whole new level each year. Organizations join forces on…… MORE
