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Albuquerque zero fare bus program is here, expected to bring 'many positive impacts'

By John Kelly | Jan 1, 2022

Albuquerque's zero bus fare program launched Jan. 1 amid optimism from supporters that it will prove convenient and popular.

'Creative design': Albuquerque's Eagle Ranch Park renovations complete

By Augustus Griffith Jr. | Jan 1, 2022

The Albuquerque city council and Parks and Recreation department announced some renovations to Eagle Ranch Park.

Local musician looks forward to more live shows in 2022

By Art Benavidez | Jan 1, 2022

People in Albuquerque and the state will have more live music shows to look forward to in 2022, and local musicians are celebrating.

Robbers 'knew what they were doing,' used roof to enter business, steal 8 cars

By Art Benavidez | Jan 1, 2022

Thieves used a unique method to enter a dealership in order to steal eight cars from an Albuquerque used car dealership, according to the owner.

'We're all missing our loved ones': Albuquerque group seeks to aid grieving gun violence victims

By John Kelly | Jan 1, 2022

A group called New Mexico Crusaders for Justice, based in Albuquerque, wants to help both victims of gun violence and the homeless throughout holidays

New Mexico implements chile wage program for farmworkers to protect flagship crop

By Caleb Lombardo | Jan 1, 2022

The state of New Mexico has implemented a chile wage program in order to curb concerns about a labor shortage for this year's chile crop.

Domestic violence suspect killed Dec. 7 claimed he had to use bathroom before temporarily escaping, body-cam footage shows

By Karen Kidd | Jan 1, 2022

The domestic violence suspect killed in an officer-involved shooting in Albuquerque earlier this month told officers he need to use the bathroom before escaping a police vehicle, according to body-worn footage

UNM announces vaccine requirements for The Pit after 2 home games postponed

By Karen Kidd | Jan 1, 2022

Last week's announced vaccination requirements for entering The Pit at the University of New Mexico are the responsible thing to do, a university athletics official said in a news release

Amid rising catalytic converter thefts at UNM, school offers tips on how to thwart the thieves

By Karen Kidd | Jan 1, 2022

Thieves are stealing auto parts at the University of New Mexico, and they're doing it in broad daylight, police say.

San Juan County sheriff's decision to take on second job running his late father's funeral home a 'struggle' amid pandemic

By Karen Kidd | Jan 1, 2022

San Juan County Sheriff Shane Ferrari said his decision to take up a second job, running his late father's funeral home, has been a struggle

'Leaving their electronics behind': Albuquerque program that mentors native youths through outdoor programs receives $75,000 grant

By John Suayan | Jan 1, 2022

A program devoted to empowering Native American youth has been awarded a grant from The Hearst Foundation in New Mexico.

New Mexico Bowl's 2021 return to Albuquerque brought $2 billion economic impact

By Andy Nghiem | Jan 1, 2022

Albuquerque welcomed the New Mexico Bowl back for 2021, a move that significantly boosted the city’s economy this year.

Albuquerque teacher quits position via TikTok video

By Art Benavidez | Jan 1, 2022

An Albuquerque middle school teacher found a unique way to tell her middle school that she was resigning from position recently.

'It's been a tough year': 2021 was Albuquerque's deadliest with 112 victims in 108 homicides

By Karen Kidd | Jan 1, 2022

More than 110 homicide victims were reported in Albuquerque this year, which broke all the records, city police say in a running tally they've been keeping on their website

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.