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Robotic land rovers are 'our autonomous security officers'

The rovers have infrared cameras that can capture a person's face at 200 meters and a vehicle at 800 meters, according to a KOB report. They also can maneuver over all types of terrain.


Coffee house, clothing bank team up to help school children

An Albuquerque, New Mexico, coffee establishment is teaming with a local clothing bank to help children get school clothes.


20% of New Mexico's restaurants closed due to COVID-19, small businesses still struggling to rebuild

The state of New Mexico saw 1,039 restaurants go out of business from December 2019 through December 2021.


Albuquerque officials still exploring solutions for homeless after Coronado Park closing

Albuquerque officials continue to address the ongoing homeless crisis after the closing of Coronado Park.


New Mexicans looking forward to end of monsoon season, a 'strange thing' for residents to say

Normally, New Mexico residents enjoy when the heavens sprinkle rain on their usually dry land to irrigate crops and offer a reprise from the heat.


Dr. Rosenberg on closure of recycling centers: 'This I know is a very popular place'

The closure of two recycling drop-off sites is leaving fewer options for people to deposit glass.


Motorists should expect delays traveling from Albuquerque to Santa Fe: 'Depending on traffic, there will be some backups at times'

Drivers should account for some extra time when traveling between Albuquerque and Santa Fe for the next few years as the transportation department works on a section of road near La Bajada.


New facility in Barelas to encourage food industry business owners: 'We’re an entrepreneurial training program'

A ground-breaking ceremony was held recently for a future space in the Barelas neighborhood that will encourage the development of local chefs and food businesses.


Albuquerque Public Schools seeks donations from clothes to crayons for students in need

Albuquerque Public Schools have established a donation site to collect a wide variety of necessities to help students in need.


Belen, area officials outline short-term, long-term projects to address flooding

The Middle Rio Grande Conservancy District and the City of Belen have plans to address the flooding that recently devastated the area.


'Can we afford the crime': Albuquerque resident reconsiders living in city after second car stolen

Ben Renfro is an Albuquerque resident who enjoys the low cost of living in New Mexico but is getting fed up with the crime. Last week, his car was stolen from his home near Central Tramway. It was the second car he had stolen in the past two years.


Stansbury on water-security bills: 'Water is fundamental to the health, well-being, economic, and cultural needs of our Indigenous communities'

New Mexico U.S. Rep. Melanie Stansbury is among a group of legislators pushing Congress to do more to enhance water security for the general public and under-served tribal lands.


Wise: 'We need something to protect our kids'

Family and friends of a teenager shot and killed at Washington Middle School in Albuquerque a year ago recently gathered at the site of the tragedy to call for a change in the state’s gun laws.


Parents are heated about conditions in Albuquerque Public School classrooms: 'This week it's ridiculous'

The oppressive heat is making conditions difficult inside Albuquerque classrooms for both students and teachers, and parents are complaining.


Albuquerque mayor announces that Coronado Park is officially closed: 'We all have to take advantage of a restart'

Coronado Park in Albuquerque, formerly home to a large unsanctioned homeless encampment, is officially closed.


Dimas: 'He loved giving back to other sick kids at the hospital'

One little boy’s desire to bring a smile to the faces of other kids going through serious medical issues has evolved into an annual toy drive.


Navajo Nation deals with clean-up of oil spill: 'We continue to monitor the situation'

The Navajo Nation is dealing with the aftermath of an oil spill that almost reached a tributary to the San Juan River.


Cilke: 'It’s so important for us to recruit and get numbers up' for crossing guards

Crossing guards, the friendly faces that greet and protect children on their way to school, are in short supply in Albuquerque.