Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — The University of New Mexico Comprehensive Cancer Center is expanding its clinicalspace to offer treatments that no other entity in the state can offer.The existing clinic building comprises more than 200,000 square feet of exam rooms, outpatientsurgical suites, radiation vaults, a bone marrow and stem cell transplant bay, and achemotherapy infusion…… MORE

Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — You better watch out, your better not cry, you better not pout, ‘cause Santa Claus is coming to the Animal Welfare Department (AWD) Eastside Shelter on Friday, December 22rd from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Capture memories with your child and/or devoted pet by taking a Free photo with Santa. Everyone…… MORE

Taos, NM (KKOB) — Carson National Forest staff will implement seasonal closures on Jan. 1, 2024. The closures are for the protection of wildlife, and in some cases, also for soil and watershed protection. “The Carson National Forest is a biologically rich landscape that support a diversity of wildlife,” said Acting Forest Supervisor Jack Lewis.…… MORE

Santa Fe, NM (KKOB) — New Mexico Medicaid has received federal approval to extend continuous health insurance coverage to children from birth to age six, benefiting 92,842 children. Starting January 1, 2024, this expansion eliminates the need for annual Medicaid renewals for this age group, ensuring uninterrupted access to essential health care services. Additionally, the…… MORE

Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller and APD Chief Harold Medina were joined Friday by District Attorney Bregman, state legislators and local and tribal law enforcement officials, business leaders to roll out the City’s 2024 Metro Crime Initiative legislative agenda and highlighted plans to expand the Real Time Crime Center (RTCC) to benefit…… MORE