Terrorism talk has dominated our discussions lately but there are other things happening. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up with all of them but that’s what we do. In the coming days, we’ll be continuing discussion on repeat offenders having their cases dismissed and other attacks on the freedoms we enjoy as Americans. There’s never…… MORE
Standing Pat
I am really happy to let you know that Glenn Beck is coming to 770 KKOB starting December 21. He will air right after Rush from 1-4p. Michael Savage will be moving to 1050 KTBL and air 4-7p. … MORE
NM Senators Approve No Child Left Behind Reform
NEW MEXICO SENATORS TOM UDALL AND MARTIN HEINRICH ARE PART OF THE BIPARTISAN MAJORITY IN THE U-S SENATE WHO HELPED TO PASS A BILL TO REFORM THE NEW CHILD LEFT BEHIND EDUCATION LAW. UDALL SAYS THE “EVERY STUDENT SUCCEEDS” ACT IS THE FINAL COMPROMISE BETWEEN TWO BILLS IN THE SENATE AND HOUSE APPROVED…… MORE
More Trouble for NM Lotto Scholarships
THERE ARE MAJOR QUESTIONS ABOUT THE FINANCIAL HEALTH OF THE NEW MEXICO LOTTERY SCHOLARSHIP FUND, WITH TUITION INCREASES OUTPACING FUNDING SOURCES IN RECENT YEARS. LEGISLATIVE FINANCE COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN JOHN ARTHUR SMITH SAYS THE STATE HAS BEEN USING GENERAL FUND MONEY TO PROP UP THE SYSTEM…BUT THAT HAS TO END. AND WITH OIL AND…… MORE
Council Approves APD Raises
MOST OFFICERS WITH THE ALBUQUERQUE POLICE DEPARTMENT ARE SLATED TO GET RAISES AFTER WEDNESDAY NIGHT’S ALBUQUERQUE CITY COUNCIL. COUNCILORS VOTED UNANIMOUSLY TO APPROVE 2-POINT-7 MILLION DOLLARS THAT’LL PROVIDE NEARLY 6 PERCENT PAY HIKES FOR THOSE OFFICERS. BUT FIRST, CONTRACT TALKS BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE POLICE HAVE HAVE TO BE COMPLETED.…… MORE
Security Raised for UNM Graduation Ceremonies
IF YOU’RE PLANNING TO ATTEND ANY OF THE GRADUATION CEREMONIES FOR U-N-M THIS THURSDAY AND FRIDAY, TAKE NOTE. THE SCHOOL SAYS, DUE TO INCREASED SECURITY AT WISEPIES ARENA, A-K-A THE PIT, IT MAY TAKE LONGER TO GET IN. YOU’RE ADVISED TO GET THERE EARLY. YOU’RE ALSO BEING ASKED TO CARRY AS…… MORE
Teen Found Guilty in Homeless Deaths
A JURY FINDS ALEX RIOS GUILTY OF SECOND DEGREE MURDER IN THE BEATING DEATHS OF TWO HOMELESS MEN IN ALBUQUERQUE LAST YEAR. RIOS, WHO WAS 18 AT THE TIME, WAS ALSO CONVICTED OF AGGRAVATED BATTERY AND ROBBERY. CO-DEFENDANT GILBERT TAFOYA MADE A PLEA DEAL WITH PROSECUTORS AND TESTIFIED AGAINST RIOS. A…… MORE
Los Alamos Richest County in the Nation
WITH THE EXCEPTION OF THE VIRGINIA SUBURBS OF WASHINGTON D-C, LOS ALAMOS COUNTY IS THE RICHEST COUNTY IN THE UNITED STATES. THE ALBUQUERQUE JOURNAL REPORTS THAT, ACCORDING TO THE CENSUS BUREAU, LOS ALAMOS COUNTY HAS A MEDIAN HOUSEHOLD INCOME OF MORE THAN 108-THOUSAND DOLLARS. NEW MEXICO’S LUNA COUNTY IS AMONG THE…… MORE
NM AAA: Keep Older Drivers Driving
AAA NEW MEXICO SAYS OLDER DRIVERS SHOULD PROBABLY KEEP DRIVING … BECAUSE QUITTING CAN HAVE SEVERE CONSEQUENCES ON THEIR HEALTH AND MENTAL WELL-BEING. THE AUTO CLUB SAYS SEVERAL ADVANCED TECHNOLOGIES HELP THEM DRIVE SAFER. AUTOMATIC CRASH NOTIFICATION ALERTS EMERGENCY CREWS OF A CRASH. CRASHES CAN BE PREVENTED WITH FORWARD COLLISION WARNING/MITIGATION,…… MORE
NMSP Release Thanksgiving Weekend Traffic Numbers
PLENTY OF NEW MEXICO MOTORISTS WRITING CHECKS TO THE STATE AFTER THE THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY. STATE POLICE SAY THEY WERE BUSY PATROLLING THE HIGHWAYS OF THE STATE. THE FINAL NUMBERS SHOW NEARLY 43-HUNDRED CITATIONS WERE HANDED OVER TO DRIVERS. JUST ABOUT 3-THOUSAND OF THOSE WERE FOR MOVING VIOLATIONS. THERE WERE NO FATAL…… MORE
