Design work is underway on the old First Baptist Church, at the northwest corner of Central and Broadway, to convert it into a modern facility as part of Innovate ABQ. (Marla Brose/Albuquerque Journal) ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Innovate ABQ’s new president and executive director, John Freisinger, is snuggled into a small working space on the far […]
Read MoreN.M aids families with housing, but pilot program ends
The $30-a-night motel, on a seedy stretch of Albuquerque’s East Central Avenue, was what her parents could afford. The Preeces were struggling with drug and alcohol abuse when, in 2015, a caseworker from the Children, Youth and Families Department knocked on their door to investigate an allegation of neglect. “I was really mad,” recalls C.J.’s […]
Read MoreDozens displaced after blaze breaks out at Clovis apartments
CLOVIS, N.M. (KRQE) – Dozens of New Mexicans are without homes after a fire tore through their apartment complex. "We didn’t really know what was going on until we saw smoke coming out the window, so everybody just took off running," said Dontrail Foster. He says he was visiting a friend when the fire erupted. […]
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CCU board of trustees approves tuition increase; housing fees won’t change
Source: CCU Facebook page CONWAY, SC (WMBF) – Coastal Carolina University students will pay a bit more to attend class next fall. At Friday’s meeting, the CCU board of trustees approved a tuition increase of 3 percent for in-state and out-of-state undergraduate and graduate students, effective for the 2018-2019 academic year, according to a press […]
Read MoreCosby has ruined a lot of fond memories
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — I’ve said many times, to whomever would listen, that the highlight of my 2011 was being called a big dummy by Bill Cosby. Given what I’ve learned about the man since, how do you think I feel now? That year, Temple University’s football team was selected to play Wyoming in the Gildan […]
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U.S. allows ZTE to submit more evidence
The U.S. Commerce Department has granted ZTE’s (OTCPK:ZTCOF) request to submit more evidence after the agency barred American companies from selling to the Chinese firm. The Bureau of Industry and Security had slapped a seven-year ban on the telecom equipment maker for breaking terms of an agreement reached last year after it was found to […]
Read MoreAlbuquerque real estate market performing well
Joy Wang ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – The real estate market in Albuquerque is doing pretty well. In fact, the numbers are looking better than ever. Experts tell KOB Albuquerque tends to be on the tail end of things when it comes to things like real estate and the recession, which means while some other states may […]
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New Chapter Started in Albuquerque, NM
The Gift Of A Helping Hand Charitable Trust Cathy P Russell (313) 282-9476 helpinghand2002@hotmail.com https://www.tgoahhct.org The Gift Of A Helping Hand Charitable Trust set up additional New Chapter in partnership with Prosper and Be In Health Inc., Albuquerque, New Mexico to help assist the less fortunate and be a voice. Our vision is to set […]
Read MoreLarge Nat’l Guard operation could affect NM law enforcement
Caleb James ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — President Donald Trump’s order to send National Guard troops to the U.S.-Mexico border could have a lot of implications for New Mexicans. So far, the impact to New Mexico National Guards members will likely be relatively small. A high-ranking official tells KOB the Guard expects 20 to 30 New Mexico […]
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New Mexico Community College, University Architecture School Team Up to Build Modular, Sustainable, Affordable Homes – Albuquerque Business First
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M., March 29, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — CNM Ingenuity, the enterprise arm of Central New Mexico Community College (CNM), is launching a program to provide paid internships for CNM students to build "ecoMOD" homes – energy efficient, high-performing and cost-effective modular homes that will be placed in Albuquerque as affordable housing options. CNM Ingenuity is […]
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