Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — The New Mexico Philharmonic presents “The Violin & a Trip to Italy & Spain” on Sunday, January 21, 3 p.m. at Immanuel Presbyterian Church. The NMPhil Power Concerts series is geared toward introducing young audience members and their families to classical music, the orchestra, and the instruments that make it all…… MORE
Ho, Ho, Ho! Santa Claus is coming to the City’s Eastside Shelter
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
Local Solar Access Fund to invest in New Mexico community resilience
Santa Fe, NM (KKOB) — New Mexico House Majority Whip Reena Szczepanski and State Senator Harold Pope announced Monday, they are sponsoring the Local Solar Access Fund in the 2024 legislative session. This groundbreaking proposal will create an accessible grant fund for community-owned solar and storage projects at the New Mexico Finance Authority. The Local…… MORE
Seasonal closures for wildlife protection begin New Years Day
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
NMSP catch more bad guys across the Metro
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — In September 2023 the New Mexico State Police began a series of proactive operations in the Albuquerque area. Officers were tasked by New Mexico State Police Chief Troy Weisler with focusing their efforts on apprehending wanted violent felons and suppressing violent crime in the Albuquerque area. In addition to addressing violent crime,…… MORE
NM Medicaid ensures continuous health coverage for children
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
24 applicants for APS superintendent job
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — Two dozen educators from across the country are vying to be the next leader of Albuquerque Public Schools as the Board of Education strives to have a new superintendent in place by July 1. Tuesday was the application deadline for the position, and the board is tentatively planning to choose a…… MORE
City outlines Metro Crime Initiative for 2024 legislative session
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
Pasadena Tournament of Roses announces 2024 float judges
Pasadena, Ca. (KKOB) — The Pasadena Tournament of Roses® has selectedHeather de Kok, Judith K. Nakamura and Richard Schulhof as judges for the 2024 Float Awardssponsored by FTD®.This year’s judges bring unique perspectives on parades and floral presentations. An inductee ofthe American Institute of Floral Design, Heather is a proud Canadian businesswoman and founderof the…… MORE
APD arrests man for stabbing death at homeless encampment
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — APD detectives arrested Zachariah Riley for Wednesday’s stabbing death of a man during a dispute at a homeless encampment south of Downtown. According to witnesses, two men confronted Riley, 39, who was inside a tent in the area of 2nd St. and Arvada Ave., N.W., over a dispute involving a phone.…… MORE
