Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — Los Alamos National Laboratory is looking to finally get rid of feral cattle on their land. The cows have been known to cause accidents on area roads, and the proposals are for a round up, or to shoot the animals. The National Nuclear Security Administration also says the cattle have damaged…… MORE
Addressing downtown vacant buildings
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — The ordinance to register and improve vacant downtown buildings was signed by Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller Thursday. Terry Brunner of the Redevelopment Agency said at the sidewalk ceremony he’s always being asked what he’s doing to clear the blight. Owners of vacant buildings will have to pay $1-thousand to $5-thousand each…… MORE
Nose spray for depression
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — Johnson & Johnson has received approval from the USFDA for a nose spray to help treat depression. According to the pharmaceutical company the nasal spray can be given to people who haven’t seen improvements in their depression after taking at least two oral medications. The main ingredient for the spray is…… MORE
Homelessness funding heading to New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has awarded a total of more than $17 million dollars to projects throughout New Mexico, in an effort to combat homelessness. The funds will be applied towards prevention, rapid rehousing, transitional housing, and permanent supportive housing. Funding will also support youth and survivors…… MORE
Bendable concrete
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) –Researchers at the University of New Mexico have now officially patented their bendable concrete material design. Concrete’s tendency to fracture under stress is especially problematic when it comes to natural disasters and weather events like earthquakes and winds that put lateral stress, or tension, on buildings. The resulting patent of a 3D…… MORE
Medicaid rates increase
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — The New Mexico Health Care Authority has received federal approval to increase Medicaid rates for services provided to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The rate increases, scheduled to kick in this month, apply to three programs, including the Developmental Disabilities Waiver, Mi Via Waiver and the Medically Fragile Waiver. New…… MORE
Take A Ride On Us – NMNYE24
When celebrating the New Year, plan ahead and “Take a Ride on Us!” Together we can ENDWI. CUMULUS MEDIA has partnered with Bernalillo County Department of Behavioral Health Services, Sandoval County DWI Planning, Santa Fe County DWI Program, Sandia Resort & Casino and Glasheen, Valles and Inderman Injury Lawyers to help ENDWI. Open the Uber App now and enter…… MORE
Crash reports can be found online
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — The City of Santa Fe has begun publishing crash reports online, in an effort to speed up the process for those involved. It previously took at least 15 days to get a crash report request, but now they’re put onto the City’s website each week. 80-percent of records requests for the…… MORE
