Remote-controlled balloons will make debut at Balloon Fiesta
757 Views   ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – It is not your average hot air balloon. Pilots from around the world will head to the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta this year with a new device in their hands: a remote control.
Virgin Galactic cleared to fly following conclusion of FAA inquiry
1,035 Views   ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Virgin Galactic is cleared to fly FAA-licensed spaceflights following the conclusion of an investigation of Richard Branson’s flight in July.
Balloon Fiesta countdown: Final preparations underway, new attractions announced
1,002 Views   ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — 648 pilots, 84 special shape balloons and thousands of visitors are ready for the 49th annual Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta. Paul Smith, executive director of the Balloon Fiesta, said organizers prioritized safety as they made tough decisions about operations and procedures over the past two years.
Amber Alert issued for 2-year-old girl taken by father
854 Views   BELEN, N.M. — An Amber Alert has been issued for 2-year-old Italy Hernandez. According to the Belen Police Department, Italy was taken by her father, Francisco Hernandez, who is wanted for a stabbing that occurred Monday morning.
Pilot in deadly Albuquerque hot air balloon crash had marijuana, cocaine in his system
647 Views   ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — KOB 4 has confirmed new details about the pilot in New Mexico’s deadliest hot air balloon crash. The crash happened at the end of June. While the National Transportation Safety Board has not ruled what caused the crash, KOB 4 has authenticated a report from the Federal Aviation Administration that shows the […]
Emergency Rental Assistance Program aims to help people financially-stricken by pandemic
977 Views   ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – A state-wide program is helping thousands of New Mexicans keep a roof over their head in a variety of ways. The Emergency Rental Assistance Program assists New Mexicans in making rental payments, either retroactively or up to three months in-advance. The program is geared specifically toward people experiencing pandemic-related financial trouble.
Former state Rep. Sheryl Williams Stapleton indicted on criminal charges
879 Views   ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – Former state Rep. Sheryl Williams Stapleton on Monday was indicted on 28 criminal charges. According to court documents filed Monday morning with the Clerk’s Office, Williams Stapleton’s charges include ten counts of 4th Degree Felony Engaging in an Official Act for Personal Financial Gain, seven counts of racketeering and four counts of fraud.
Three school districts to receive millions in mental health resources
1,080 Views   SANTA FE, N.M. – Farmington Municipal Schools, Santa Fe Public Schools and Socorro Consolidated Schools will all receive around $9 million over the next five years.  The districts were chosen by New Mexico PED based on the number of students living in poverty and the number of families that speak languages other than English.
Vitalant to host nearly 300 blood donation events amid shortage
646 Views   SANTA FE, N.M. – Between now and October 7, Vitalant is hosting nearly 300 blood donation events across New Mexico to address a donation shortage. Extreme weather events amid the pandemic have created an urgent need for blood donations.
Elected officials call for new path to citizenship for undocumented essential workers
1,026 Views   ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – 90 elected officials from New Mexico are calling on the Biden administration to open the door for undocumented immigrants, especially the ones who have helped keep the country running during the pandemic.
