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Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — The cause of death for Rio Arriba County Sheriff Billy Merrifield has been ruled accidental, according to an autopsy report obtained by our news partners at KOAT. The report cites toxic effects of fentanyl and ethanol as contributing factors. Merrifield was found dead in his patrol unit at home on April…
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — Health officials have confirmed two measles cases in Sandoval County—an unvaccinated child under four and an adult with unknown vaccination status. The New Mexico Department of Health has identified several potential exposure sites, including a hospital in Rio Rancho, a Trader Joe’s in Albuquerque, and a restaurant in Cedar Crest.
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — A competency hearing is scheduled this week for Kerri Santos, the mother charged in connection with the death of her three-year-old daughter. Santos brought the child to UNMH in January 2024, claiming she had fallen at a gas station. Doctors said the child was already deceased. Investigators later uncovered allegations of…
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — New Mexico National Guard begin deploying for the Horn of Africa today with a sending off ceremony in Las Cruces. Another event is scheduled Friday afternoon in Albuquerque. The Rocky Mountain region sent troops to Camp Lemonnier in Djibouti last year, too. 4-hundred New Mexico Guard are being deployed to the…
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — The Santa Fe City Council passed their annual budget Wednesday. The $479-million spending plan is not much different from the current year’s budget. City Manager Mark Scott notes there’s a 3-percent raise for municipal employees, and there’s more money for park maintenance. The budget also has funding for more paving projects.…
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — Albuquerque Police officers have made additional arrests in the murder of Michael Gallegos at Barelas Community Center. Nathaniel Gutierrez and Jeffrey Jojola are now in custody, joining Roberto Rodriguez, who was arrested earlier. The suspects face charges ranging from murder to armed robbery. Investigators used phone and social media data to…
