Officer Ismael Perez is a stand-out

Posted on April 24, 2025

Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — New Mexico State Police Officer Ismael Perez is taking home a national award after being seen on camera saving an infant’s life. On July 24th, 2023. Officer Perez responded to an emergency call regarding a mother in distress who had given birth on the way to the hospital. Perez went up to a vehicle and saw the baby was unresponsive, and still attached to the umbilical cord. Officer Perez provided medical aid until the baby’s cries could be heard. He’s just one of four officers across the nation who received the award.

Douma-Sanchez says it was his teammate

Posted on April 24, 2025

Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — Former Lobo, Shane Douma-Sanchez, says it was his former teammate Tru Washington who attacked him during a team trip last fall. In the associated lawsuit, he claims Washington punched him and broke his nose and reinjured his shoulder. Douma-Sanchez also claims Washington’s attorney Rudy Chavez made threats and other false and…… MORE

A United win

Posted on April 24, 2025

Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — New Mexico United earned a 1 to nothing victory at Isotopes park Wednesday night, defeating Monterey Bay as they returned to USL action. Ousman Jubang scored his first league goal for United, after scoring in US Open Cup play in his first game with the team. United remains home for a…… MORE

Road rage trial begins

Posted on April 23, 2025

Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — The trial is underway for Tristan Salais, who’s accused in the 2022 fatal road rage shooting of 50 year old Jesse Lovato. Lovato was driving to work when he crashed into a wall after crossing the bridge on Montano near Rio Grande. When first responders arrived at the scene, they discovered…… MORE

South Valley Pride Day

Posted on April 23, 2025

Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — The 32nd Annual South Valley Pride Day is set for Sunday, from noon to 4 p.m. at Westside Community Center in Albuquerque. Event coordinator Dhamar Valdez says the day celebrates community, culture, and heritage, with a parade, live performances, food trucks, and local artisans. The South Valley Pride Day Parade starts…… MORE

Gallegos to focus on Baby Boxes

Posted on April 23, 2025

Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — A state senator is still working on a law to make it easier for mothers in crisis to surrender their babies, after this week’s death of a newborn found in a dumpster. State Senator David Gallegos tells KKOB’s Morning Show with Bob Clark he’s hopeful Democrats will allow Baby Box deposits…… MORE

Baby found in dumpster

Posted on April 22, 2025

Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — A newborn baby has been found dead in a dumpster in northwest Albuquerque. APD’s Gilbert Gallegos says they got a call around 3:30 AM today from a shopping center on Rio Grande Northwest after the infant was discovered in the dumpster. APD’s Crimes Against Children Unit is investigating. There has been…… MORE

Funds from afar

Posted on April 22, 2025

Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — Rio Rancho Mayor Greg Hull’s coffers in his run for Governor are getting larger by the day. Support for his run is proportionately larger from outside Rio Rancho’s city limits. According to his first bi-annual report of expenditures and contributions, he raked in $87,334 from contributors in Albuquerque — $52,719 more…… MORE

Romero patricide

Posted on April 22, 2025

Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — New Mexico State Police arrested 18-year-old Ricky Romero after his father, Fernando Romero, was fatally shot at their home on Sunday. Officers responded to a 911 call reporting gunfire and found Fernando with a gunshot wound to the chest. Authorities say the shooting followed a verbal argument. Ricky Romero was charged…… MORE