Caleb Lombardo News
Cancellations mar Balloon Fiesta: 'It is a weather-dependent event'
By Caleb Lombardo | Oct 17, 2022
The 50th anniversary of the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta could have turned out better.
IATSE member: New labor contract is 'going to save lives'
By Caleb Lombardo | Sep 12, 2022
Bryan Evans, a member of the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) Local 480, spoke about the organization's recent settlement with the New Mexico film industry.
UNM professor talks about New Mexico's long history of droughts
By Caleb Lombardo | Sep 10, 2022
As droughts continue to affect residents in New Mexico, Professor Emeritus David Gutzler, who is an expert in earth and planetary sciences at the University of New Mexico, is engaging with the public and peers about the state's long history of droughts, which he says dates back thousands of years and even to the last ice age.
Keller vetoes ‘Safe Outdoor Spaces’ moratorium
By Caleb Lombardo | Aug 31, 2022
This month, Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller announced that he has vetoed the Albuquerque City Council, who passed legislation that would have combatted homeless encampments in residential neighborhoods.
Coil: 'The way we’re treating tomorrow is that tomorrow it’s going to flood'
By Caleb Lombardo | Jun 30, 2022
New Mexico experienced severe monsoon rains this month, prompting flooding concerns by New Mexico officials.
RPD chief complains about body camera provider
By Caleb Lombardo | Jun 10, 2022
Roswell Police Department (RPD) Chief Phil Smith is speaking out about his disappointment with the department's body camera supplier.
Safe Outdoor Spaces legislation passes vote by Albuquerque City Council: 'We need a safe space to be camped'
By Caleb Lombardo | Jun 10, 2022
The Albuquerque City Council this week passed the Safe Outdoor Spaces legislation, which is intended to help homeless people find a safe place to stay.
San Juan County faces volunteer firefighter shortage as wildfires increase in frequency: 'We have 200 volunteers but 60 of those are really our core active members'
By Caleb Lombardo | Jun 3, 2022
As wildfire season reaches its most intense moment, San Juan County Fire and Rescue is experiencing a volunteer firefighter shortage that is drastically affecting the department's ability to respond to emergencies and prevent the spread of wildfires in New Mexico. Jordan Richards from the San Juan County Fire and Rescue Department, said, "We have 200 volunteers but 60 of those are really our core active members, the rest respond when they are available.
State officials enforce forest closure, patrol 'areas that are most popular' during high-risk fire season
By Caleb Lombardo | Jun 2, 2022
New Mexico officials revealed that they will enforce a forest closure to keep locals and tourists out of high-danger areas.
Agency accused of covering its tracks after child's death: 'CYFD ... sent him back to his mother'
By Caleb Lombardo | Jun 2, 2022
A four-year-old child named James Dunklee Cruz was allegedly beaten to death in 2019 by his mother and her fiancé.
Jones on Cerro Pelado Fire: 'For about the last three and a half years we've been doing preparation for a wildland fire'
By Caleb Lombardo | May 26, 2022
Residents in Los Alamos are preparing themselves for an emergency evacuation as the Cerro Pelado Fire grows in size and intensity. The fire is tearing across thousands of acres and consuming large swaths of territory with each day, KOB 4 reported.
Luján on Los Alamos teacher rescuing mother from Ukraine: 'It shouldn't take a U.S. senator or a U.S. representative having to call and intervene in these cases'
By Caleb Lombardo | May 26, 2022
Earlier this month, a Los Alamos teacher traveled to Ukraine and rescued her mother at the Ukraine-Romania border amidst the ongoing conflict, KOB 4 reported.
Alburquerque officials estimate Coronado Park cleanup costs at $700,000 per year
By Caleb Lombardo | May 25, 2022
City officials in Albuquerque have come to the conclusion that cleanup at Coronado Park could cost up to $700,000 per year.
APD charges three individuals in connection to January murder: 'We need tougher penalties for offenders'
By Caleb Lombardo | May 22, 2022
Albuquerque Police Department (APD) officials revealed that they charged three people in connection to a murder that the APD started investigating in January.
145,000 acres burned in Calf Canyon/Hermits Peak Fire, mandatory evacuations in progress: 'Crews continue to work up 65'
By Caleb Lombardo | May 10, 2022
A wildfire in Calf Canyon/Hermits Peak has claimed more than 145,000 acres as evacuation efforts in the area continue.
Grocery store hosts cookout in Ruidoso for those without power: 'What better place to do it than here'
By Caleb Lombardo | May 8, 2022
A local grocery store hosted a cookout in April for Ruidoso residents who were left without power due to wildfires.
Albuquerque ranked among best places in US for robotic hernia surgery, doctor uses 'tool to get it done safely'
By Caleb Lombardo | May 5, 2022
The city of Albuquerque was named one of the best places in the U.S. to receive cutting-edge robotic hernia surgery.
Overflow fire near Roswell 80% contained: ‘The heat and humidity dropped’
By Caleb Lombardo | Apr 11, 2022
An overflow fire located near Roswell has been 80% contained, according to authorities.
‘We are finally protecting and respecting’ native species: New trapping ban to take effect on NM public lands
By Caleb Lombardo | Apr 8, 2022
Under a new ban, it is now illegal to use wildlife traps, snares, and poison on any public lands in the state of New Mexico.
University of Southwest president on fatal team crash: 'We are devastated and deeply saddened'
By Caleb Lombardo | Mar 25, 2022
A tragic auto accident claimed the lives of nine individuals in a crash that involved the University of Southwest golf team.