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Charged for murder of homeless man

Charged for murder of homeless man

Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — APD detectives have charged 18 year old Joshua Curtis, and 17 year old Adrian Brown, with the murder of 23 year old Christopher Sturluson. Sturluson was homeless and living inside a tent in an arroyo in Northeast Albuquerque, when he was encountered by the two. Detectives determined that he was likely…

Second Albuquerque Starbucks unionizes

Second Albuquerque Starbucks unionizes

Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — This week workers at the Starbucks store at Coors Bypass and Seven Bar Loop, became the second in New Mexico, and the 600th in the U.S., to unionize since December 2021. In 2024, Starbucks and the union began working on a “foundational framework” to help the company and the union to…

Drought task force planning for resilience

Drought task force planning for resilience

Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham’s drought task force is racing to finalize a statewide water resilience plan by July 31. The group is evaluating conservation strategies, infrastructure upgrades, and emergency protocols. With reservoirs at historic lows and wildfire risks increasing, officials say urgent action is needed. The plan will guide long-term water…

Road rage shooting victim identified

Road rage shooting victim identified

Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — Las Cruces police have identified the teenager killed in a suspected road rage shooting Monday night. Fourteen-year-old Alejandro Roman was shot while sitting in the backseat of a vehicle near Solano Drive and Spruce Avenue. First responders attempted life-saving measures, but Roman died at the scene. No arrests have been made.…

Pete’s Place change of hands

Pete’s Place change of hands

Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — The Santa Fe City Council voted late Tuesday to end its lease with Interfaith Community Shelter, known as Pete’s Place. The city plans to bring in Urban Alchemy, a national nonprofit, under a one-year, $1.5 million contract. The decision follows concerns over public safety, with more than 1,900 emergency calls near…

Dump truck high-speed chase

Dump truck high-speed chase

Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — Over the weekend, two men were arrested after allegedly stealing a dump truck in Moriarty and leading police on a high-speed chase to Albuquerque. One suspect reportedly fired a gun, and during the pursuit, tools were thrown at officers. The chase ended in a crash involving other vehicles. Several people were…