Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — A new study on hit-and-run fatalities puts Albuquerque at Number 3 in the nation, right behind St. Louis and Memphis. The law offices of Christopher Cheney assembled 5-years of data to find 13.8 fatal hit-and-run accidents per 100-thousand population in Bernalillo County. There were a total of 93 fatal hit-and-runs from…… MORE
Going for Dan Lewis’ seat
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — Her husband’s the Sheriff, now she wants to be on the City Council. Athenea Allen has announced a run for Albuquerque City Council District 5, representing the Westside. Mrs. Allen cites her experience as a national security professional with the federal government to qualify her to do what’s best for the…… MORE
Phone free schools
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — Schools in New Mexico will soon become “phone free”. Senator Crystal Brantley says phones have proven to be a major distraction school leaders have been grappling with nationwide. Adding, students are spending well over five hours a day on social media apps. The bill, signed into law by Gov. Lujan Grisham,…… MORE
Arsonist caught
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — The US Attorney says they’ve caught a suspect political arsonist. An Albuquerque man has been arrested in connection with last month’s firebombing of the New Mexico Republican Party headquarters. 40-year-old Jamison Wagner is also charged in the vandalism of the Tesla Albuquerque showroom in February. The FBI was able to identify…… MORE
Dreamers to Defenders
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — Mayor Tim Keller says the new state law just passed which expands who can become law enforcement officers in New Mexico, can turn dreamers into defenders. Senate Bill 364, will allow people who are DACA recipients, or legal permanent residents, to now become a police officer, marshal, or sheriff anywhere in…… MORE
Governor makes use of her veto
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — On the final day for legislative action, New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham vetoed 16 bills, urging elected officials to prioritize urgent matters. She criticized the Legislature for failing to give hearings to many bills, including House Bill 494, which sought to provide tax exemptions for veterans. The governor argued that…… MORE
Mother released after son shoots himself
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — The mother of a 2-year-old boy who shot himself last Sunday has been ordered released from jail. District Judge Bruce Fox said it appeared the death of the boy in a southeast Albuquerque apartment was accidental. Prosecutors had charged 20-year-old Amilia Garcia with child abuse for allowing her son, Leon, to…… MORE
Burglary suspect shot in Lowe’s parking lot
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — One man was shot by law enforcement in a Lowe’s parking lot in Espanola Thursday afternoon. The Rio Arriba County Sheriff’s Office says the man was a burglary suspect from Dixon and brandished a gun before being wounded. His condition at Presbyterian Hospital in Espanola has not been released. Deputies and…… MORE
U-Haul wild ride
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — The Santa Fe couple who took a wild ride in a U-Haul as it was stolen explained to police what they were doing in the back of the truck. Court records show they were cleaning out the vehicle Tuesday morning when 50-year-old Stacy Walker is accused of locking them in and…… MORE
Wolves in the Duke City
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — There’s at least 286 Mexican gray wolves living throughout the wilds of New Mexico and Arizona. But you won’t have to go farther than Old Town to find them. Some new, wild packs will soon call the ABQ BioPark home. The director of the facility says construction is well underway on…… MORE
