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The AMAFCA Tumbleweed Snowman is about to appear
Tumbleweed SnowmanAlbuquerque, NM (KKOB) — The Albuquerque Metropolitan Arroyo Flood Control Authority Tumbleweed Snowman appears on the north side of Interstate 40 at the AMAFCA offices every year. The debut occurs on Tumbleweed Tuesday, the first Tuesday after the Th...
Nov 21, 2023

Nonprofit expands downtown space with grant award
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — New Mexico Community Capital (NMCC) has been selected as a recipient of the Downtown Storefront Activation Grant Program, receiving a $75,000 grant from the Metropolitan Redevelopment Agency (MRA). The funds will enable the nonprofit organizati...
Nov 21, 2023

USDA confirms highly pathogenic avian influenza in chicken flock
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — The United States Department of Agriculture's Animal & Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has confirmed the presence of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in a non-commercial backyard flock in San Juan County, New Mexico.Samples ...
Nov 21, 2023

Senate Republicans issue statement on passage of EV mandate
Santa Fe, NM (KKOB) — Late Friday afternoon, the unelected members of the Environmental Improvement Board (EIB) passed a controversial rule requiring the forced transition of new vehicle sales to electric on a 3-2 vote. Two of the seven-member board did not vote on the...
Nov 20, 2023

APD posts weekly homicide update
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — APD posted its weekly homicide update, which reflects a 21% decrease in the number of homicide victims for 2023, as compared to the same time period in 2022.APD has investigated 85 cases involving 89 homicide victims, which the FBI considers no...
Nov 20, 2023

Community volunteers can make the difference
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — The Health, Housing & Homelessness Department and the Office of Civic Engagement are launching new opportunities for the community to get involved with the City's efforts to address homelessness. Recurring and one-time volunteer opportuniti...
Nov 20, 2023

Blue Cross/Blue Shield of NM to open a South Valley center
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico is proud to announce that we will be opening a Blue Door Neighborhood Center in Albuquerque's South Valley. The Center will offer members and the community access to in-person resources to improve their ...
Nov 17, 2023

Affordable and sustainable housing project moves forward
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — Thursday, the Albuquerque Development Commission (ADC) recommended that the City Council approve a Development Agreement for the "SOMOS" affordable housing project located on Central and Alcazar in the International District.The proje...
Nov 17, 2023
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