IT’S CALLED THE LOCAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ACT, OR “LEDA”. THIS WEEK, THE NEW MEXICO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT WILL BE TAKING PUBLIC COMMENT ON HOW BEST TO MANAGE FUNDS ASSOCIATED WITH “LEDA”. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SECRETARY JON BARELA SAYS IT’S TO HELP BUSINESSES OF ALL SIZES WITH THEIR LAND INFRASTRUCTURE COSTS. THERE ARE FIVE MEETINGS PLANNED WITH…… MORE
Rail Runner Upgrades Will Not Meet Deadline
A PROBLEM FOR NEW MEXICO TRANSPORTATION OFFICIALS: THEY SAY THEY DON’T HAVE THE MONEY TO MAKE FEDERALLY MANDATED SAFETY UPGRADES TO THE RAIL RUNNER COMMUTER TRAIN BEFORE THE DEADLINE. THEY NEED 50 MILLION DOLLARS TO INSTALL TECHNOLOGY THAT WOULD PREVENT DERAILMENTS AND CRASHES. AND THEY HAVE TO MAKE THE UPGRADES BY DECEMBER 31ST OF THIS…… MORE
Mobile Devices Just One Issue for Teen Drivers
IT’S THE DOWNSIDE TO TECHNOLOGY: MOBILE DEVICES ARE SOME OF THE MAJOR CAUSES OF TEEN AUTO CRASHES. AAA DID A STUDY THAT FOUND TEEN DRIVERS EFFECT MANY MORE PEOPLE BESIDES THEMSELVES WHEN THEY GET BEHIND THE WHEEL. DOUG SHUPE WITH AAA NEW MEXICO TELLS US IT’S A MATTER OF DISTRACTED DRIVING. HE SAYS THAT NOT…… MORE
Increased Rains Means Increased Risk in NM
NEW MEXICO ALREADY HAS ITS FIRST CASE OF WEST NILE VIRUS THIS YEAR … EARLIER THAN USUAL ACCORDING TO DR. PAUL ETTESTAD WITH THE STATE HEALTH DEPARTMENT … BUT NOT UNUSUAL. HE SAYS THE INCREASED RAIN PREDICTED FOR THE SOUTHWEST THIS YEAR COULD BE A PROBLEM NOT ONLY FOR WEST NILE VIRUS … BUT FOR…… MORE
Pets of the Week | June 6
One of our great featured pets from last week Arthur the shepherd mix was quickly adopted last Saturday. His mini version Bear has enjoyed a few small dog play groups this week and lots of loving from our volunteers but he is sad his forever person has not come yet. He is waiting at our…… MORE
Dangerous Dan
Dangerous D-anecdotes and Stories” at 7 and 9 o’clock . Saturday June 6. We will be talking about my just completed vacation. I call the show ” Step aside Harold and Kumar, Dan and Gloria are going to White Castle” Sunday June 7: Speaking of White Castle. The first WC in the western…… MORE
B.V.’s Confidential
Introducing America’s newest celebrity…Caitlyn Jenner. The new Ms. Jenner is a 65 year old, 6’2 200 pounder who has been married to women three times has 6 biological children and was once considered the world’s greatest athlete. Jenner broke the internet this week when photos of him (he still refers to himself as a man)…… MORE
Scott’s turf
Officer Gregg Benner will be laid to rest today and questions remain why his accused killer was out of jail after a series of violent offenses. We’ll continue to ask those questions and push for the change that hardened criminals like Andrew Romero aren’t allowed to walk the streets. Also, this is the weekend when…… MORE
Rio Rancho Buries Slain Officer
MANY OF RIO RANCHO’S RESIDENTS ARE EXPECTED TO ATTEND THURSDAY’S FUNERAL FOR SLAIN OFFICER GREGG BENNER. HUNDREDS ARE EXPECTED TO TURN OUT FOR BENNER’S FUNERAL. SERVICES ARE 10:00 THURSDAY MORNING AT THE SANTA ANA STAR CENTER. BENNER WAS SHOT THE EVENING OF MEMORIAL DAY AFTER PULLING OVER 28 YEAR ANDREW ROMERO AND HIS GIRLFRIEND FOR…… MORE
New Archbishop Installed for Santa Fe Archdiocese
SEATS ARE EXPECTED TO BE AT A PREMIUM FOR THURSDAY’S INSTALLATION OF THE 12TH BISHOP FOR THE ARCHDIOCESE OF SANTA FE. JOHN C. WESTER, A BISHOP FROM SALT LAKE CITY, WILL BE INSTALLED AT THE CATHEDRAL BASILICA OF ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI THURSDAY AFTERNOON. THE MASS STARTS AT 2PM BUT THE CATHEDRAL OPENS TO THE…… MORE
