A GROUND-BREAKING CEREMONY MONDAY ON A SYSTEM THAT COULD BE A WATER SAVER FOR THE CITY OF ALBUQUERQUE. THE QUESTION IS: IS UNDERGROUND IRRIGATION THE ANSWER? ALBUQUERQUE’S PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT IS INSTALLING AN UNDERGROUND IRRIGATION SYSTEM ON HALF OF PARADISE MEADOWS PARK IN THE NORTHWEST PART OF THE CITY. THE OTHER HALF…… MORE
Help Identify a Bank Robber
It’s three years since a man robbed a Bank of America branch in Albuquerque and he’s still out there. The FBI says it was October 31st in 2013 when the man entered the bank inside the Smith’s Grocery Store on Academy Road and robbed it. Agents have a good photo of the man and they’re…… MORE
Weather Changes Coming
After weeks of dry conditions and near record high temperatures across New Mexico, things are finally changing. The National Weather Service says, by mid week, high temps in Albuquerque will be more seasonal…only in the mid 60’s. And by Thursday and Friday, rain will enter the picture. That’s something we haven’t had much of this…… MORE
Escapees in Court for Arraignment
In Carlsbad Monday the two inmates who escaped from a transport van last spring were in court for charges related to their escape. The AP reports Lionel Clah and Joseph Cruz both entered not guilty pleas. The men appeared via video from the State Penitentiary. Judge Raymond Romero set bond for both men at $750,000,…… MORE
Getting “Real” in New Mexico
New Mexico begins issuing Real ID- compliant drivers licenses in a couple of weeks, but you don’t need to do anything until your current license expires. The new licenses will allow you access to commercial flights and federal facilities. The state will also start rolling out driver’s authorization cards for people in the country illegally.… MORE
Trump Speaks in Albuquerque
A crowd of several thousand rallied for Donald Trump Sunday night as the Republican Presidential Candidate made a campaign stop in Albuquerque. The rally, at a hangar near the Sunport, was Trumps second visit to the city this year. Last night’s rally began around 7pm, and it drew a crowd of around 4,000. A couple…… MORE
Run-Down Buildings Targeted
One of the goals of legislation from two Albuquerque city councilors is to bring up property values around the city. The measure, heard in committee last week, gives owners of run down commercial properties a year to get their building in shape. Bill co-sponsor Pat Davis says they keep the property vacant for just one…… MORE
Sign Up Time Gets Underway
It’s time once again to sign up for coverage through New Mexico’s Health Insurance Exchange. Open Enrollment begins Tuesday at bewellnm.com, and runs through January 31st. Premiums next year will be much higher. A 24% increase, on average, at Molina Healthcare, a 33% increase at New Mexico Health Connections, and an 80% increase at Blue Cross…… MORE
A Guilty Verdict in Lymon Trial
The man accused of killing an Albuquerque police officer last year has been found guilty of federal charges related to the case. Chief US District Judge Christina Armijo says Davon Lymon is guilty of being a felon in possession of a firearm. It was the gun used to shoot and kill Officer Daniel Webster last…… MORE
Carjacking Investigation Continues
Albuquerque police have detained a suspect in Friday morning’s carjacking in which a 4 year old girl in the car was kidnapped. It happened around 6am on Central near San Pedro. The vehicle, a 2014 Ford Fiesta, was found by Bernalillo police around 8:45am. APD’s Simon Drobik tells us the 4 year old, Isabella, was…… MORE
