New Mexico minimum wage set to increase in 2023
732 Views   ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Starting January 1, New Mexico’s minimum wage will rise as a part of gradual increases promised by legislation passed in 2019.
Film office sees surge in 2022 movie and TV productions in New Mexico
1,018 Views   ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – New Mexico quickly returned to lights, camera, and action for major movies and TV shows in 2022.  Dolores Martinez with the New Mexico Film office says it’ll be a wrap on a successful year.
Three major retailers settle opioid litigation with NM for $132M
1,133 Views   SANTA FE, N.M. — New Mexico’s attorney general announced more than $132 million in settlements to resolve opioid litigation with Walmart, CVS and Albertsons.
Lobos move to 11-0, Richard Pitino beats father Rick Pitino for first time
862 Views   ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – Richard Pitino and the UNM Lobos are now 11-0 after defeating Rick Pitino’s Iona squad in dramatic fashion. And in a potential passing of the torch moment, father and son embraced after the game.
Pitino vs. Pitino: UNM to face Iona at The Pit
747 Views   ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — For the first time since 2009, the Lobo men’s basketball team is undefeated – making them one of only seven in the country with a 10-0 record. Lobo head coach Richard Pitino and the Lobos are preparing for this weekend, where the team will face the Iona Gaels.
Second migrant attempts suicide after alleged mistreatment at Torrance County Detention Facility
1,130 Views   TORRANCE COUNTY, N.M. – For months now we’ve heard report after report of mistreatment inside the Torrance County Detention Facility, a privately-run center. Now, attorneys say a second migrant detainee attempted to take his own life late last month to escape the conditions inside.
New Mexico lawmakers to propose gun safety bills
742 Views   ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – Last month, Albuquerque police revealed gun law violations spiked 85% this year alone. KOB 4 spoke with lawmakers Monday who are tasked with coming up with solutions, during the upcoming legislative session.
WWII veteran and Medal of Honor recipient laid to rest
1,065 Views   GALLUP, N.M. – New Mexico native Hiroshi Miyamura passed away last week at the age of 97 after serving in World War II, and earning the Congressional Medal of Honor during the Korean War.
Anonymous tip leads to rescue of 69 immigrants
1,101 Views   ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – One anonymous tip to law enforcement about a stash house in southeast Albuquerque recently saved dozens of lives.  Investigators found 69 immigrants in a trailer, and at least one man, Rolando Joaquin-Miguel, is facing federal charges in connection to it.
Two NM school districts move students to e-learning amid rise in illnesses
797 Views   ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Two New Mexico school districts are moving some or all students to remote learning as they end the first full week of December.
