
Santa Fe National Forest Town Hall
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — Chairwoman of the Santa Fe County Board of County Commissioners Anna Hansen and the Santa Fe National Forest are jointly hosting a Town Hall in Santa Fe, June 8th, 6:30 p.m., at the Santa Fe Community College. The purpose is to provide information on the ‘Santa Fe Mountains Landscape Resiliency Project’…… MORE

Historic school turns 100
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — Reginald Chavez Elementary School was founded in 1920, but Covid postponed the 100th anniversary celebration. Since the schools opening, it’s earned some national recognition for its academic achievements and cultural traditions. Principal Linda Torres says, “this school has a long history and heritage of being a community school that is established…… MORE

Addressing the feeding of wild horses
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — The Sandoval County Commission Wednesday night addressed the issue of wild horses within its boundaries. An ordinance passed makes it illegal for residents to feed the horses, along with a resolution which established a permitting process for third parties to feed the horses safely, with only nonprofit organizations eligible for the…… MORE

ABQ BioPark loses Koluk
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — Sad news from the ABQ BioPark with their announcement of the death of the zoo’s 26-year-old polar bear Koluk. The big white bear was diagnosed with heart disease in 2019 and was taking daily medication. The animal care staff reports that in recent days, he hadsuffered from a lack of appetite,…… MORE

NM Jazz Workshop kicks off 32nd summer concert series
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — New Mexico Jazz Workshop has announced its return for the 32nd summer concert series “Music Under the Stars.” In Partnership with New Mexico Arts, Albuquerque Museum, the City of Albuquerque, and Melloy Nissan, the New Mexico Jazz Workshop has gathered some of the leading musicians to play in a 16-night concert series…… MORE

Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad opens 2023 season
Chama, NM (KKOB) — All aboard for the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad (C&TSRR)’s 2023 season! The historic stream railroad opens its season with sold out Memorial Day Weekend departures. The Railroad’s early ticket sales have been record-setting, surpassing pre-pandemic levels. “If you want to get onboard the nation’s longest, highest and most authentic steam railroad this…… MORE

Construction to begin on North Valley Aquatics Renovation
Bernalillo County, NM (KKOB) — A project to bring a full aquatic center to the North Valley is moving past planning and design into construction. The North Valley Aquatics Renovation Project will take place at the Raymond G. Sanchez Community Center, at 9800 Fourth Street NW, the current location of the Alameda Splash Pad. It…… MORE

Governor creates state’s first Office of Special Education
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham Thursday created the Office of Special Education through executive order, the first dedicated office of its kind in New Mexico. The governor also announced that a national search is underway for the director of the new office. The Office of Special Education will operate within the Public…… MORE

APD SWAT arrests man who fled from police at West Side school
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — APD SWAT officers arrested 41-year-old Thomas Howell after a SWAT stand-off at a West Side home. An APD school resource officer initially contacted Howell at 11:20 a.m. today at Chamiza Elementary School, located at 5401 Homestead Cir., N.W. The officer responded to reports that Howell was acting suspicious. Howell was also…… MORE

New Mexico Wine Festival
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — The annual New Mexico Wine Festival in Albuquerque has grown to become one of the largest wine festivals in the southwest, consistently attracting over 12,000 guests each year. At this years event attendees will be able to sample over 200 wines from New Mexico’s finest wineries. Guests will be able to…… MORE