Tamara Browning News
Albuquerque hospital official: RSV in children causes New Mexico hospitals to be ‘really overwhelmed’
By Tamara Browning | Nov 4, 2022
A common respiratory virus that can become a serious ailment has caused a jump in hospitalizations of children in New Mexico hospitals.
Albuquerque resident: Stolen speed enforcement devices are ‘just giant targets’
By Tamara Browning | Jul 11, 2022
Installation of speed enforcement devices in Albuquerque will continue despite the theft of a device along Lead Avenue and Cornell Drive, Albuquerque police said.
DHSEM on Calf Canyon, Hermits Peak fires: Program provides debris removal 'with no out of pocket costs'
By Tamara Browning | Jun 17, 2022
Property owners left with debris in the wake of the Calf Canyon and Hermits Peak fires may opt into a free debris-removal program.
Albuquerque gas station 'causing double takes' by charging nearly $7 for gallon of gas
By Tamara Browning | May 28, 2022
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.
KOB-TV Pay It 4ward award winner ‘takes care of the school’ at La Merced Elementary
By Tamara Browning | May 28, 2022
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.
US Forest Service needs help with information on ‘ransacked’ UTVs
By Tamara Browning | May 20, 2022
U.S. Forest Service and Lincoln National Forest officials are asking for the public’s help with information on the vandalization of four utility terrain vehicles (UTVs).
Albuquerque rental prices rise as ‘busy season for the rental market’ approaches
By Tamara Browning | May 5, 2022
Reports that rent rates in Albuquerque are significantly higher over the last two years follow a national trend that rent growth is picking up steam.
Albuquerque Fire Rescue gets ‘jump start’ on refresher training amid wildfire risk
By Tamara Browning | Apr 10, 2022
Albuquerque Fire Rescue (AFR) recently prepared for an elevated wildfire risk amid dry and windy conditions.
Santa Fe Parks’ McDonald: Feedback on parks’ improvements to help ‘in updating our master plan’
By Tamara Browning | Mar 27, 2022
The City of Santa Fe welcomes public input to identify priorities in improving city parks.
NM Sports Authority Division closer to promoting sports
By Tamara Browning | Feb 19, 2022
A Sports Authority Division that hasn’t been funded for over 10 years is closer to being a reality in New Mexico.
Lujan Grisham: Senate bill expanding ‘Buy New Mexico’ lifts up all state businesses
By Tamara Browning | Feb 18, 2022
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham is praising the final passage of a state Senate bill that expands her “Buy New Mexico” initiative by increasing procurement opportunities for businesses located in the state, including Native American-owned businesses.
Trapped Sandia Peak tram rider recalls fellow passengers as 'jokesters'
By Tamara Browning | Jan 5, 2022
One of the 21 passengers who spent 15 hours in freezing temperatures on Albuquerque's Sandia Peak Aerial Tramway on New Year’s Eve didn't take away only bad memories from the experience.
Allie Sikorski of Albuquerque wins Pay It 4ward for award for ‘wonderful dog rescue, cats too’
By Tamara Browning | Jan 1, 2022
An Albuquerque woman who started her own foster care animal rescue won $400 in KOB-TV’s Pay It 4ward program that recognizes people who make New Mexico better.
Fajardo joins Right Leaders Network to contribute to GOP's 'changing face'
By Tamara Browning | Oct 16, 2021
A New Mexico state representative has been selected to be part of a network that will seek to bring into the Republican Party more women and minority candidates and elected officials.
'Grateful' Lujan Grisham hosts healthcare access roundtable
By Tamara Browning | Sep 12, 2021
A roundtable discussion New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham hosted on Sept. 7 with healthcare providers and elected officials underscored Grisham’s goal of exploring how to invest in healthcare.
DiLuzio honored as ‘one of the best fire chiefs in the distinguished history of the SFFD’
By Tamara Browning | Jun 21, 2021
Fire department and city officials are praising the contributions of former Santa Fe Fire Chief and City Manager Frank DiLuzio Jr., who passed away earlier this month.