NM drought will not hinder summer activities

Submitted by Ashley McElroy on Wednesday, May 16th, 9:28 am

Despite the dry conditions, New Mexico residents are encouraged to participate in outdoor activities. Last week a joint press conference was held to remind New Mexicans state parks and recreation facilities are opened throughout the state.

New Mexico is experiencing a drought with precipitation lower than normal. State Engineer Scott Verhines said La Niña is to blame for the dry winter months, but weather patterns should change during the summer.

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Special Annular Eclipse Viewing & Ghost Tour of Old Town on Sunday, May 20 at 6:30pm

Submitted by Natalie Trujillo on Tuesday, May 15th, 7:26 pm

On Sunday, May 20, 2012 the Tours of Old Town will host an “Annular Eclipse Viewing & Ghost Tour of Old Town” at 6:30pm.

Eclipse veiwing glasses are included during the exciting and professional tour. Soon after, guest will partake in a 90 minute Ghost Tour of Old Town and enjoy complimentary appetizers and snacks.

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Young actors receive scholarships

Submitted by Ashley McElroy on Tuesday, May 15th, 10:37 am

The Albuquerque Theatre Guild has presented six-$100 scholarships to young students in Albuquerque and Rio Rancho. These scholarships are awarded to help students participate in theater programs over the summer. This is the fourth year the scholarship program.

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Dozens named in police report, suspected of voter fraud

Submitted by KOB.com Staff

Monday, May 14th, 2012, 11:55pm

Dozens of people who were responsible for collecting signatures to get Jacob Candelaria on June's ballot have been named in a criminal investigation, accused of voter fraud.

The report has some or all of the 31 people listed are suspected of falsifying voter records and fraud. Some of the people whose signatures appear on the petition said they have never signed it.

One of them is an 89-year-old nun.

"It gives me some comfort to know they're going to investigate so it doesn't happen again," said Sister Mary Angelo Lobato.

New Mexico State Police launched the investigation last month and, according to sources, have listed 31 people as suspects in the police report.

The Jacob Candelaria campaign said the suspects are former canvassers for a company called "Southwest Political Services".

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Video shows flames engulf Albuquerque home

Submitted by KOB.com Staff

Saturday, May 12th, 2012, 11:47pm

An Albuquerque family is homeless tonight after their Westside house went up in flames while they were moving into the new home.

"It was coming out of the garage, probably about halfway down the driveway. Smoke was in the air like crazy," a neighbor said. "It was just bad."

The scene in Ventana Ranch was wild as neighbors scrambled to keep people safe.

One person documented the entire thing with a cell phone camera.

"Is somebody in the house? No, no one is in the house," one person in the video said. "Fire department is coming. Get out of the street."

Witnesses said a mother and her two kids were in the process of moving into the house, and fire destroyed most of their belonging inside the garage.

"Just the other day they had dropped off a Uhaul into the garage," a neighbor said. "They just moved in a little while ago."

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Spring OctoFair! Saturday May 12th from 10am-3pm

Submitted by Natalie Trujillo on Wednesday, May 9th, 10:18 pm

Everyone's invited to the Spring OctoFair this Saturday May 12, 2012 from 10am-3pm in the parking lot of the Artichoke Cafe, hosted by the Octopus and the Fox.

Enjoy a fun day full of crafts, a raffle and bake sale which will benefit New Day, a local organization that provides assistance to at risk youths.

For more information call: 505-203-2659 or email theoctopusandthefox@gmail.com

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50 mph winds cause destruction, power outages in Albuquerque

Submitted by KOB.com Staff

Monday, May 7th, 2012, 11:17pm

High wind became destructive Monday afternoon in some parts of Albuquerque.

A tree blew into a power line near Carlisle Boulevard and Lomas Boulevard NE just after 2:30 p.m. It was still smoking by the time our KOB crew got there but luckily, it had not sparked any big fires.

KOB spoke to the home owner who said she caught it just in time and call the fire department.

"I came into the backyard and hear popping noises and looked up and the wire was wrapped around the limb and it was on fire so I called 911," said home owner Eileen Parker.

PNM said they are expecting sporadic power outages and they have crews on standby.

The City of Albuquerque has issued a High Wind Notice through 10 a.m. Tuesday.

People with asthma or respiratory problems are encouraged to stay inside. For the latest on air quality, call 311.

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