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Lujan Grisham on new DHSEM secretary: 'David is coming into his new role at a critical time for our state'

New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has recently confirmed that David Dye has been appointed as secretary of the Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (DHSEM), according to a press release from the New Mexico Office of the Governor.


‘We need this’: Speed cameras installed throughout Albuquerque

Thanks to Albuquerque’s new speed cameras, more than 2,000 warnings for speeding were issued in less than a month.


Taste of Nob Hill returns from hiatus: ‘It’s really great to see the community come out’

The annual Taste of Nob Hill event occurred in Albuquerque last weekend after a two-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic.


Koren on street racing in Bernalillo County: 'They kind of relish in the fact that they are taking videos of themselves taking over an intersection'

Street racing continues to be a problem in Bernalillo County as law enforcement officials work to crack down on the illegal activity, KOB 4 reported.


Albuquerque man 'giving back to the trails' with 100-mile fundraising run

When it comes to initiatives in need of financial support, maintaining mountain trials isn’t normally at the top of the list. But it is for Matthew Thompson, who is giving back to something that has benefited him.


City of Santa Fe Airport Advisory Board met Thursday, Feb. 10.


Bernalillo votes to ban fireworks this summer due to ‘extreme drought conditions’

There will be a little less sizzle and heat during summer festivities in New Mexico this year.


New Mexico offers unemployment assistance for residents impacted by recent wildfires

The New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions recently announced that it is accepting applications for wildfire unemployment assistance.


New Mexico lawmakers propose legislation to help those who 'have suffered direct harm' in wildfires

New Mexico’s politicians in Washington, D.C., are continuing to work on legislation to bring relief to the devastating wildfires that have plagued the Land of Enchantment.




KOB-TV Pay It 4ward award winner ‘takes care of the school’ at La Merced Elementary

A New Mexico military veteran who was motivated to become a security officer at La Merced Elementary in Belen after the deadliest mass shooting at an elementary school in U.S. history is a KOB-TV Pay It 4ward award winner.


Albuquerque gas station 'causing double takes' by charging nearly $7 for gallon of gas

An Albuquerque gas station recently was charging nearly $7 a gallon for gas, even as the average cost of regular gasoline in Arizona was $4.70.


City of Santa Fe Governing Body met Wednesday, Feb. 9.


City of Albuquerque Committee of the Whole met Thursday, May 12.


Four Corners community raises $10K for local woman: 'I am just humbled by how the community gets behind the people here'

Residents of the Four Corners community came together to raise money for a local woman diagnosed with a rare form of cancer.


NMDOH reports rising number of rabid animal cases in southwest New Mexico

The New Mexico Department of Health is warning southwest New Mexico residents to be alert of rabid wild animals.


Fire crews making progress in containing Calf Canyon/Hermits Peak fire near Pecos

New Mexico fire officials reported that as of Monday the Calf Canyon/Hermits Peak fire had reached roughly 311,000 acres in size.


Abuse survivor on $121.5 million settlement: 'I need to know that in some way, it’s been settled'

The Archdiocese of Santa Fe and its insurers have reached a $121.5 million settlement that impacts more than 370 sexual abuse survivors, according to a KOB 4 report.


Sprouts ‘sown to make them more drought-tolerant’ salvaged as fire approaches Forestry Research Center

Researchers at the New Mexico State University (NMSU) Forestry Research Center had to make some quick decisions as the largest burning wildfire in the United States approached.