Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — New Mexico Crusaders for Justice have received the 2022 FBI Director’s Community Leadership Award for supporting families dealing with a loved one taken through gun violence. Raul Bujanda, special agent in charge of the Albuquerque FBI Division, announced the award during a certificate presentation at the local field office on Thursday,…… MORE
Governor signs bill to bolster state’s financial stability
Santa FE, NM (KKOB) — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Friday signed Senate Bill 26, reinvesting some of the state’s oil and gas windfall in the Severance Tax Permanent Fund and lessening any impacts to the general fund from future volatility in the industry. “This is yet another huge investment in New Mexico’s future,” said…… MORE
New Mexicans now have access to affordable small loans
Santa Fe, NM (KKOB) — Bank of America, Wells Fargo, and U.S. Bank, which together represent approximately one in four bank branches in New Mexico, are now offering affordable small loans to their customers in New Mexico and across the country. As of January 1, 2023, a state law limits annual interest rates on small…… MORE
Rally of Hearts honors victims of senseless road rage and dui
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — City Councilor Klarissa Peña invites the Albuquerque community to join the Rally of Hearts event on Saturday, February 11, 2023, at 11:00 AM on Civic Plaza’s Al Hurricane Pavilion. The Rally of Hearts is meant to unite family and friends with others that have lost loved ones on New Mexico roads.…… MORE
Help the FBI find the Orange Raincoat Raider
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — The FBI and Albuquerque Police Department are seeking the public’s assistance to identify the Orange Raincoat Raider, who attempted to rob Bank of America, 2011 Juan Tabo Blvd. NE, at approximately 3:03 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023. Suspect’s Description: Sex: Female Race: Hispanic Height: Approximately 5’4″ Hair: Salt and pepper…… MORE
BernCo gets grant from the Federal Highway Administration
Bernalillo County, NM (KKOB) — U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg announced on Wednesday a historic $800 million in grant awards for 510 projects through the new Safe Streets and Roads for All Grant Program and Bernalillo County is one of the recipients. Bernalillo County has been awarded a $6.3 million grant by the Federal Highway…… MORE
The Good News File: Access Granted
Albuquerque, N.M. (KKOB) — As we age, many of us need help from mobility aids like wheelchairs and walkers. This fact of life leaves hundreds of New Mexicans with a significant problem, lack of easy access to their homes. In this week’s Good News File, we learn about one nonprofit working towards a solution. Greg…… MORE
Sandoval County chaplains
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — The Sandoval County Sheriff’s office is expanding its ranks. The office has added chaplains to it’s employee roster. The chaplains will do eight hours of ride-alongs and attend counseling, police procedure, and communications training. They will be joining deputies as they join deputies as they respond to calls that may be…… MORE
PNM Director receives Jennifer Riordan Community Service Award
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — At its annual Cumbre Awards celebration held recently, the New Mexico Public Relations Society, in conjunction with the Jennifer Riordan Foundation, announced that the 2022 winner of the Jennifer Riordan Community Service Award was given to PNMs Corporate Communications Director, Ray Sandoval. The award honors a communications professional who voluntarily uses…… MORE
