(PRESS RELEASE) Albuquerque, NM (KKOB)–As part of his on-going effort to help his fellow New Mexicans, a dedicated restauranteur is once again providing entire meals to local first responders. Nick Kapnison, proprietor of Nick & Jimmy’s Restaurant, is once again offering free to-go meals at his popular I-25 Corridor establishment. Employees of local police,…… MORE
Fighting the pandemic from the sewers: COVID-19 wastewater surveillance program shows early success
(PRESS RELEASE) Santa Fe, NM (KKOB) — In early December, the New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) launched an innovative wastewater monitoring program to protect New Mexicans from COVID-19 at congregate settings in southern New Mexico. Just a few weeks later, the program prevented a COVID-19 outbreak at a southern New Mexico juvenile justice facility. NMED is applying cutting-edge science to protect…… MORE
Holiday air travel way down
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB)–The Albuquerque Sunport was a much quieter place over the holidays than it usually is. Spokesman Jonathan Small says between December 18th and January 1st, there were around 74,000 incoming and outgoing passengers. That’s down 70% from the previous holiday season. Small tells Newsradio KKOB that it’s hard to say what 2021 will…… MORE
Special Meeting of the Rio Rancho Governing Body on January 5
(PRESS RELEASE) RIO RANCHO, N.M. – The City of Rio Rancho’s Governing Body will hold a special meeting on Tuesday, January 5, 2021 at 5:00 p.m. to consider the approval of a variety of economic development incentives to support the expansion of Nature’s Toolbox (NTx) to Rio Rancho. This will be the second and…… MORE
Homicide unit beefed up
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB)–Interim APD Chief Harold Medina says the department is strengthening the homicide unit with the addition of two detectives, a second sergeant, and more experienced command staff to oversee investigations. The homicide unit now has 12 detective positions and two sergeants to provide oversight and help manage cases. Albuquerque is seeing rising homicide…… MORE
Latest New Mexico Agricultural Statistics bulletin released
(PRESS RELEASE) Las Cruces, NM (KKOB) – Have you ever wondered how many acres of chile are grown in New Mexico? Are you curious about where New Mexico pecan production ranks nationally? Do you want to become more educated about New Mexico agriculture in general? Learn all about New Mexico agriculture in the 2019 New Mexico…… MORE
Missing Runaway – Silver City, NM
(PRESS RELEASE) Silver City, NM – The following information is for the distribution of a Missing Runaway Advisory for Nicholas Hernandez, 14, by the New Mexico State Police. Nicholas Hernandez is 4’3”, 97 lbs., with Brown Hair and Brown Eyes. He was last seen at his residence in Santa Clara, NM, a small community…… MORE
New Mexico agricultural producers encouraged to attend drought management virtual sessions
(PRESS RELEASE) L:as Cruces, NM (KKOB) – New Mexico agricultural producers are invited to attend online sessions regarding drought management and the water outlook in the state. The Southwest Border Food Protection and Emergency Preparedness Center at New Mexico State University will host the sessions virtually. The next session is from 5 to 6:30 p.m.…… MORE
Serial arsonist strikes again
Albuquerque,NM (KKOB) — A serial arsonist in the Wells Park neighborhood has at least one business owner fed up with the situation. Sam Hebert, the owner of German Precision, says that his neighbor–Anthony Tolbert, was spotted on Heberts surveillance camera lighting a Volkswagen Jetta on fire and watching it burn. In reviewing court records, KOB…… MORE
Lac Cruces woman scorned
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — A Las Cruces woman was in no mood to discuss the matter of being scorned. 25 year old Amanda Gonzales has been charged with two counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and a felony count of criminal damage to property of more than $1,000 dollars. Investigators say that Gonzales…… MORE
