John Kelly News
Roswell PD's Smith on opening local satellite police academy: 'It will be beneficial to our recruits'
By John Kelly | Jun 8, 2022
The chief of the Roswell Police Department has pitched a satellite police academy in the city, a KOB 4 news report said this week.
New Mexico company wants people to use water more efficiently with 'a smart landscape'
By John Kelly | Jun 8, 2022
A New Mexico business is offering "water smart" solutions for lawn care in the midst of the ongoing drought.
‘We need this’: Speed cameras installed throughout Albuquerque
By John Kelly | May 29, 2022
Thanks to Albuquerque’s new speed cameras, more than 2,000 warnings for speeding were issued in less than a month.
Albuquerque resident: City Council plan 'does not solve the problems that homeless people are facing'
By John Kelly | May 14, 2022
Barbara Williamson is a concerned taxpayer and citizen of Albuquerque living in District 9, represented by Councilor Renée Grout.
Albuquerque's Gonzalez on eviction prevention clinic: Eviction is 'a very hard situation to go through'
By John Kelly | May 7, 2022
The deadline has been extended for a free eviction prevention legal clinic in Albuquerque.
'Pay attention to the evidence': Montoya murder trial begins
By John Kelly | May 7, 2022
Opening statements were held in the trial of the teen who is accused of shooting JB White.
'We had to evacuate': Residents impacted by Calf Canyon and Hermits Creek fires displaced
By John Kelly | May 7, 2022
Evacuation efforts are ongoing for residents in the Calf Canyon and Hermits Peak fire area.
Low wind could help firefighters contain Hermits Peak-Calf Canyon fire
By John Kelly | May 7, 2022
Low winds are aiding in the Hermit's Creek Canyon fire fight.
'It's a poor county': Aid coming for low-income residents on the run from wildfires
By John Kelly | May 3, 2022
Hundreds of people are fleeing Mora County, as a wildfire there has burned many homes.
'Firefighters needed snacks and Gatorade': New Mexico residents deliver refreshments
By John Kelly | May 1, 2022
A New Mexico community collected donations for firefighters who battled the Calf Canyon and Hermits Peak fires.
New Mexico Foundation for Open Government: Secret meetings 'breed public mistrust in our public institutions'
By John Kelly | Apr 29, 2022
An open government advocate says that the actions of the New Mexico Public Regulation Commission violate "both the letter and spirit of the law."
Roswell PD manhunt: 'We are currently in search' of double-murder suspect
By John Kelly | Apr 26, 2022
Police are searching for 15-year-old Jayvin Montoya as a suspect in a double homicide that took place on April 16.
‘I am grateful’: Manriquez appointed to cybersecurity position
By John Kelly | Mar 27, 2022
A new senior advisor for cybersecurity and critical infrastructure has been appointed in New Mexico.
Upcoming Nolan movie filming in New Mexico, ‘employing thousands of New Mexicans’
By John Kelly | Mar 26, 2022
The New Mexico Film Office confirmed that the new feature movie “Oppenheimer” is currently being filmed in the state.
‘You should not be entering the area’: Trial of Capitol rioter Griffin winding down
By John Kelly | Mar 25, 2022
A judge recently heard closing arguments in the second Capitol riot trial.
'Inhumane conditions': Controversy erupts surrounding conditions at New Mexico jail housing migrants
By John Kelly | Mar 25, 2022
Rep. Melanie Stansbury (D-Albuquerque) recently visited the Torrance County Detention Facility, following a report issued by the inspector general.
'A recovering economy': New Mexico leads nation in unemployment
By John Kelly | Mar 22, 2022
Newly released unemployment numbers show that New Mexico leads the nation in that statistic.
'It's been bare bones': Rail Runner in New Mexico to receive upgrade
By John Kelly | Feb 23, 2022
Rail Runner is requesting millions of dollars from the state of New Mexico for an improvement project.
'This problem is bad': Funding to go to coal communities in New Mexico
By John Kelly | Feb 22, 2022
The United States Department of the Interior plans to distribute funds to coal communities.
NMSU closes concessions in response to flaunting of mask rules: ‘We are seeing less and less compliance’
By John Kelly | Feb 4, 2022
New Mexico State University (NMSU) will stop having concession stands at athletic events in an attempt to increase compliance with rules involving masks.