Obama’s New York Visit Includes Fundraisers and a Tower of Champagne
(New York, NY) – President Obama collected millions of campaign dollars during his visit to New York City. The Obama campaign says about a hundred people paid 40-thousand dollars each to attend a Manhattan reception hosted by entertainment power couple Jay-Z and Beyonce last night at Jay-Z’s 40/40 Club in Manhattan that featured a champagne [...]
Poll Shows Obama Narrowly Leads in Wisconsin, Virginia And Colorado
A new poll shows the battleground states of Virginia, Wisconsin and Colorado voters are leaning toward President Obama over his Republican rival Mitt Romney. The Quinnipiac University/CBS News/”New York Times” survey indicates Obama’s lead is narrow in all three states, but Colorado is the tightest. Obama holds a 48-percent to 47-percent lead there. However, Romney [...]
School Resumes As Chicago Teachers End Strike
(Chicago, IL) – The teachers strike is over in Chicago and kids are headed back to school today for the first time in over a week. Teachers union representatives voted to approve a tentative contract yesterday afternoon, ending the first strike by public school teachers in that city in 25 years. Key issues that had [...]
Romney Stands By Comments In Released Hidden Video
(Costa Mesa, CA) – Mitt Romney is not backing away from comments he made in a newly-released, hidden video of a private meeting with supporters. The video, which was shot months ago, shows Romney describing the 47-percent of voters who will likely support President Obama as people who view themselves as victims and who expect [...]
Hobby Lobby Files Suit Over Obamacare Contraception Mandate
(Washington, DC) – Hobby Lobby is an evangelical-owned business that has filed suit against the Obama Administration’s contraceptive/abortion mandate. Baptist Press says with more than 500 stores in 41 states it is the largest business yet to take action against the mandate. David Green is Hobby Lobby’s founder and CEO and says the company’s insurance [...]
State still wrestling with Medicaid decision
(Santa Fe) – The administration of Gov. Susana Martinez, who has yet to decide whether New Mexico will expand Medicaid coverage to more residents under the federal Affordable Care Act, is seeking answers to a list of questions before making the decision. A letter sent by the state Human Services Department to federal health officials [...]
Immunization Recommended Against Whooping Cough
(Albuquerque, NM) – Cases of whooping cough are spiking across the Land of Enchantment. It’s annoying for adults and can be fatal for babies. Whooping cough is highly contagious. It is bacterial, so antibiotics can be used to treat it. But it loves to linger. The Chinese call it the “hundred day cough.” One New [...]
Man charged for alleged threats to governor
A Valencia County man is behind bars after officials with the Governor’s Office said he threatened to kill Governor Susana Martinez. Officials said James Sanchez has made a number of threatening phone calls to the Governor’s Office. Sanchez has been upset for a long time over some cows that have been roaming free on roads [...]
Classic Guitars Stolen From Chuck Berry
(Wentzville, MO) – Thieves stole three classic guitars from rock-and-roll legend Chuck Berry. Authorities in St. Charles County say the thieves hit Berry’s Wentzville, Missouri home three times. On Monday, a vintage 1978 Gibson guitar was stolen from the residence; on Tuesday, the thieves returned to steal various outdoor items. But when they returned with [...]
NYC Health Board Approves Super-Sized Soda Ban
(New York, NY) – The soft drink industry is gearing up for legal and legislative action after health officials approved a ban on the sale of sugary drinks over 16 ounces at restaurants and concession stands in New York City. The New York City Board of Health approved Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s plan with eight in favor [...]
After 45 years of secular, commercial, and Christian radio, the LORD opened the doors at KKIM for Frank to join New Mexico's oldest Christian radio station. A native Texan, Frank began his radio career at age 19 while in college at North Texas State University in Denton, Texas. After 10 years in Houston, the LORD moved Frank and his wife Alice to Albuquerque to KOB radio in 1977. He served as morning news anchor and News Director for 20 years. In 1998, he moved to Family Life Radio in Albuquerque where he reported the good news of the day for 8 years. Now he is part of the KKIM news/talk staff. Frank's philosophy of news has changed over the years. Instead of focusing on the "bad" news, crime and scandal, etc., he tries to find the "good news" of the day from churches, missionaries, and the work of the "body of Christ." He signs off all his newscasts with the initials CJF....which stands for Certified Jesus Follower!!