Student arrested after setting off device

Wednesday, May 15th, 2013, 6:47pm

A Los Lunas High School student was arrested Wednesday after an explosive device went off in the school hallway.

Albuquerque Police Department’s Bomb Squad was called out shortly after noon after the explosion. The school tells KOB Eyewitness News 4 the device was basically a small bottle filled with cleaning solution that can explode under pressure.

School officials say an 11^th grade student set it off. Five additional explosive items were also found on him.

The student will likely be suspended.

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City celebrates founding

Submitted by Avicra Luckey on Wednesday, May 15th, 5:56 pm

In celebration of the city’s 85th anniversary, Los Lunas will host a historic overview of the city at The Museum of Heritage and Arts throughout the summer.

The city incorporated on July 10, 1928.

The exhibit includes information on the Civil War in New Mexico, becoming a state and the history of Los Lunas. Visitors are welcome from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Tuesday through Saturday.

For more information on the event, please call 505-352-7720.

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Valencia Co. sheriff's deputies bust man with a $750k drug haul

Submitted by KOB.com Staff

Thursday, May 9th, 2013, 11:22pm

The mysterious part about driving is that you can never be too sure what is traveling in the car next to you.

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Valencia Co. shelter receives HUD grant

Submitted by KOB.com Staff

Thursday, May 2nd, 2013, 5:41pm

A program in Valencia County has received federal funding to help keep it running

The U.S. Housing and Urban Development department awarded a $109,000 grant to Valencia Shelter Services for to continue helping victims of domestic violence.

HUD Secretary Shaun Donovan says investments like the one made in Valencia County not only saves money, but saves lives.

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Belen Police Department is accepting unused and expired prescription drugs

Submitted by Briana Morfin on Friday, April 26th, 2:06 pm

The Belen Police Department will be accepting unused or expired drug prescriptions on Saturday, April 27 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Don't know what to do with your left over prescription drugs that are just laying around the medicine cabinet? Locals from the Belen area have a chance to get rid of any unwanted drugs at the Belen Police Department, safely and securely.

The Belen Police Department is located at 607 Becker Ave.

For additional information contact the Belen Police Department at 505-966-2680.

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Council Meeting April 18

Submitted by Briana Morfin on Wednesday, April 17th, 5:25 pm

The Village of Los Lunas Council Meeting will be held at the Village of Los Lunas Council Chambers Thursday, April 18 at 6 p.m.

Locals are invited to attend the meeting and public comments that are taken will be no more than 3 minutes. Any written comments will be accepted before the meeting, but will be considered during. For special disability accommodations please contact the council five days prior to each meeting. All electronic devices should be turned off during the meeting.

The Village of Los Lunas Council Chambers is located at 660 Main St.

For additional information contact the council at 505-839-3840.

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Half-price admission for the ABQ BioPark this weekend

Submitted by Briana Morfin on Tuesday, April 16th, 5:32 pm

The ABQ BioPark offers half-price weekend this Saturday and Sunday, April 20-21.

As the Zoo and Botanic Gardens each have festivities going on for families to enjoy, the BioPark opens at 9 a.m. and closes at 5 p.m. both days. Admission of all single tickets will be half-price both days and children 3 years of age and younger are free. BioPark combo tickets and online tickets remain regularly priced.

Prices include: