U.S. government passes bill to avoid shutdown
589 Views ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – The federal government is expected to avoid a shutdown – at least for now. The Senate approved a temporary solution after the House voted “yes” on the bill earlier Saturday. Millions of Americans can breathe a sigh of relief as soon as President Biden signs the bill that he’s expected […]
Republicans take New Mexico’s congressional map to trial
764 Views ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Republicans in New Mexico are arguing the state’s new congressional boundaries are gerrymandered, giving an unfair advantage to Democrats. This case is playing out in Lovington, but the New Mexico Supreme Court weighed in Tuesday and made a big decision.
Park and Ride not available during Balloon Fiesta’s Special Shapes Day
823 Views ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – The wheels on the bus won’t be going round and round on the Thursday of Balloon Fiesta this year. The Balloon Fiesta Express Park and Ride won’t be an option on the popular Special Shapes Day.
Video appears to show NMSU player urinating on UNM logo
826 Views ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – KOB 4 got a hold of a video that appears to show New Mexico State University’s starting quarterback urinating on a Lobo logo. It happened inside the University of New Mexico’s indoor practice facility. The video appears to show Diego Pavia peeing on the Lobo logo while giving the middle […]
Albuquerque expected to see more travelers for Balloon Fiesta this year
842 Views ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – Albuquerque International Sunport reps say they’re expecting 30% more travelers this year compared to last year’s Balloon Fiesta. And, if you look to book a hotel you’ll see prices are also soaring.
3 New Mexico schools receive ‘National Blue Ribbon’ honors
630 Views ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — The U.S. Department of Education recognized three schools in New Mexico for their efforts to close achievement gaps. The department defines “Exemplary High Performing Schools” as being among one of the state’s highest-performing schools, as measured by state assessments or nationally normed tests.
Legislative committee talks CARA program reforms
974 Views ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – On the heels of an Albuquerque town hall, New Mexico state lawmakers are learning more about the state’s new plan to improve the Comprehensive Addiction Recovery Act, or CARA.
Albuquerque BioPark Botanic Garden ranked best nationally
874 Views ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – A national travel guide ranked Albuquerque’s BioPark Botanic Garden as one of the best in the entire country. Day in and day out the people near and far stop to smell the roses at the Albuquerque BioPark Botanic Garden.
New Mexico Gas Company proposes rate increase for next fall
817 Views ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — New Mexico Gas Company officials said Thursday they applied for a double-digit percent rate increase that could start next fall. If approved, an 11% rate increase would take effect no earlier than October 2024. Officials say the average residential bill would increase $6.70 per month.
Hundreds pay respects to late Gov. Bill Richardson at Capitol Rotunda
637 Views SANTA FE, N.M. — People from all over the world gathered in the Capitol Rotunda Wednesday to pay their respects to former Gov. Bill Richardson. Richardson died in his sleep just over a week ago at his summer home in Massachusetts. He was 75.
