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
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
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
NMSP crash
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — A New Mexico State Police officer and 2 other people were hospitalized Sunday after a 3-vehicle crash in southeast Albuquerque. The accident happened in the noon hour at Wyoming and Central, with the State Police cruiser overturning. None of the injuries are considered serious, and the cause is under investigation.… MORE
Copper theft closes school
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — The Janet Kahn School of Integrated Arts is closed today due to extensive damage from copper wire theft. APS says the elementary magnet campus on Indian School Road, just west of Eubank will be on remote learning for now. It’s uncertain how long the campus will have to be shut down…… MORE
Sheriff Merrifield has passed away
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) –Rio Arriba County Sheriff Billy Merrifield has died unexpectedly. The 50-year-old lawman was found dead in his home in Espanola Sunday morning, with a cause of death not yet released.New Mexico State Police are investigating. Espanola Police posted on their Facebook page “Sheriff Merrifield served with honor, courage and an unwavering dedication…… MORE
Santa Fe Indian School mourning
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — Santa Fe Indian School is mourning the deaths of their head boys basketball coach and an assistant athletic director who both died in a car crash Thursday morning. 3 people were killed in the accident, including 47-year-old Jason Abeyta and his 43-year-old brother, Nathan. State Police say the head-on collision happened…… MORE
Torrez wants your disruptions
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — New Mexico Attorney General Raul Torrez is looking for fresh fuel for his ongoing lawsuits against the Trump Administration. Torrez’ office has set up a web page where people can report what he calls “federal disruptions” that impact their lives. Those finding difficulties with everything from Social Security to funding freezes…… MORE
Roswell officer arrested
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — A Roswell police officer has been arrested on charges of stalking and disorderly conduct. Authorities say off-duty officer Thomas Troy was identified as the suspect after police responded to a harassment call involving his ex-girlfriend early Thursday morning. Troy was taken into custody and booked into the Chaves County Detention Center.…… MORE
Firebombing suspect to remain in jail
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — The suspect in the firebombing of the State GOP headquarters and vandalism of a Tesla dealership has been ordered to remain in jail. 40-year-old Jamison Wagner has no criminal history and is a steady employee at Intel, but Magistrate Judge John Robbenhaar reluctantly agreed Wednesday to keep him behind bars. He…… MORE
