Socorro, NM (KKOB) — After May 11, nearly 240 students at New Mexico Tech will have a new title: graduate. At NMT’s Commencement for the Class of 2024, more than 160 undergraduates, along with 64 master’s graduates and 12 new Ph.D.s, walked across the stage and then turned their tassels to culminate the years of…… MORE
Councilors Bassan and Grout sponsor resolution amending City’s ‘Immigrant Friendly Policy’
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — Brook Bassan, Albuquerque City Councilor District 4 and Renee Grout, Albuquerque City Council District 9, announce a proposed amendment to the City’s Immigrant Friendly Policy aimed at keeping migrants safe, while assisting in the lawful apprehension of violent felons. The measure will be introduced at the City Council meeting on Monday,…… MORE
Isotopes (Mariachis) lose to Express (Chupacabras) during Cinco de Mayo
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — Round Rock’s Shaun Anderson spun 7.0 frames of one-run ball with 10 strikeouts while the Express offense scored multiple runs in three innings to claim an 11-1 triumph over Albuquerque Sunday night at Rio Grande Credit Union Field at Isotopes Park. Topes Scope: – Tonight’s attendance of 12,011 is the highest…… MORE
APD now has 82 Police Service Aides
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — The Albuquerque Police Department now has 82 Police Service Aides with Friday’s graduation of 24 people. PSA’s are immersed in different divisions of the department. Police Service Aides play an integral role in the police department assisting with traffic crashes, traffic control, writing reports, and other administrative duties freeing up officers…… MORE
Inmate death at Metropolitan Detention Center
Bernalillo County, NM (KK)B) — Despite rigorous life-saving efforts, an inmate died on Thursday, May 2, at the Metropolitan Detention Center. MDC and the UNM Hospital medical team responded to a medical emergency notification and life-saving measures were initiated. Albuquerque Ambulance and Bernalillo County Fire & Rescue were dispatched and arrived at the facility at approximately 2:30…… MORE
Fentanyl Awareness day is Tuesday
Santa Fe, NM (KKOB) — This Fentanyl Awareness Day, the New Mexico Department of Health (NMHealth) is encouraging all New Mexicans to know the signs of fentanyl overdose and the methods of proper response. Fentanyl Awareness Day, recognized annually on May 7, is a chance to raise awareness about the risks of opioid use, educate…… MORE
Clovis double homicide and child abduction Friday afternoon
Clovis, NM (KKOB) — Friday at approximately 4:26 PM, the Clovis Police Department Dispatch Center received a 911 call from a person who believed they found two dead females at Ned Houk Park. Ned Houk Park is a city park located 5 miles north of Clovis. Officers arrived on scene and found two female victims,…… MORE
New Mexico Jazz announces Summer Concert Series
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — The New Mexico Jazz Workshop announces the return of its highly anticipated concert series, Under the Stars, for its 33rd season at the Albuquerque Museum Amphitheater (19th St. & Mountain, just east of Old Town). This year’s summer series runs from Friday June 7th through Friday, September 6th. This iconic series…… MORE
BernCo same-day registration, in-person absentee voting open for primary election
Bernalillo County, NM (KKOB) — As the May 7 deadline for both online and paper voter registration approaches, constituents are encouraged to register and update their voter information to ensure their voices are heard in the upcoming June 4 Primary Election. For those who may miss the deadline, there’s no need to worry. Beginning on…… MORE
APD detectives arrest teen for shooting at Coronado Mall
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — APD detectives arrested 16-year-old Julian Hernandez Thursday for his warrant related to the shooting at Coronado Mall on March 30, 2024. Detectives identified Hernandez in April as the juvenile who fired a single gunshot as he exited the food court area of the mall. Officers learned from witnesses that a group…… MORE
