Albuquerque, NM — It’s not just a Red Flag warning that has Valencia County under a burn ban. The 60-day declaration comes amid extremely dry conditions and warming temperatures. County Fire Chief Matt Propp says he’s counting on residents to obey the restriction. A recent backyard fire under calm conditions quickly spread to 5-acres. The…… MORE
Lewis not happy with Guard
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — The calling out of the National Guard is not sitting well with Albuquerque City Councilor Dan Lewis. He tells KKOB’s Morning Show with Bob Clark, if APD needs more officers, they can have them. Lewis says Mayor Keller’s establishment of the Albuquerque Community Safety Department to send social workers on calls…… MORE
Money frontrunner
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — The race for Governor of New Mexico has a clear frontrunner, when it comes to campaign finance. Former Congresswoman and Interior Secretary Deb Haaland reports nearly $2.9-million in her coffers, while fellow Democrat District Attorney Sam Bregman reported Monday to having $76-thousand in his war chest. On the Republican side, Rio…… MORE
Duke City # 3 for hit-and-runs
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
