Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — APD detectives arrested Jesus Secatero for the Jan. 27, 2024, stabbing death of Fred Tapia during a confrontation in front of a cannabis dispensary. Jesus’s brother, Antonio Secatero, is also wanted on charges for the murder of Tapia. Tapia, 73, and a friend were driving a truck on Jan. 27 when…… MORE
Calling all kitten and puppy caregivers: free training available
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — The Albuquerque Animal Welfare Department (AWD) needs volunteers to be part of our kitten and puppy caregivers’ team. AWD’s orphan kitten and puppy caregiver classes will start in March. To sign up or for more information, please send an email with your contact information to [email protected] . Our staff will then have you complete…… MORE
Brig. Gen. Jamison Herrera new Department of Veterans’ Services Secretary
Santa Fe, NM (KKOB) — Brig. Gen. Jamison Herrera is chosen as Cabinet Secretary of the New Mexico Department of Veterans’ Services (DVS). Herrera has served as the Acting Secretary of the department since September of last year, while concurrently holding the position of Deputy Adjutant General for the New Mexico National Guard. “Secretary-designate Herrera has already…… MORE
BernCo Commission okays funding for West Side cable
Bernalillo County, NM (KKOB) — The Board of County Commissioners this week approved the allocation of $500,000 of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to complete the expansion and installation of approximately 8.4 miles of single mode fiber optic cable on the west side. The new cable will be installed along Central Ave. from Atrisco…… MORE
APD’s 128th Cadet Class graduates 51
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — The Albuquerque Police Department’s 128th Cadet Class has graduated, with 51 new officers joining the department. In recent years, Chief Medina has implemented new recruiting and retention tools to help bolster academy class numbers, and the department is seeing the effects. “This is one of our largest cadet classes in recent years…… MORE
New Mexico adopts new bar examination for aspiring lawyers
Santa Fe, NM (KKOB) — Law school graduates will take a new bar examination starting in July 2027 to become licensed to practice law in New Mexico, the state Supreme Court and the Board of Bar Examiners announced today. The NextGen bar exam will replace the Uniform Bar Exam (UBE), which New Mexico has used…… MORE
Statewide Veterans’ Services outreach tour scheduled for February
Santa Fe, NM (KKOB) — The New Mexico Department of Veterans’ Services (DVS) will conduct outreach stops at various locations across the state, as detailed below in the list. Veterans and/or their eligible dependents are encouraged to visit the locations listed below for information regarding the filing of U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) claims…… MORE
NMSP Crime Suppression Bureau arrest 2 and locate 3 stolen vehicles
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — New Mexico State Police Crime Suppression Bureau (CSB), made 2 arrests and find 3 stolen vehicles. On February 1, 2024, New Mexico State Police Crime Suppression Bureau conducted a traffic stop near Central and Elizabeth. One of the occupants, Jay Marshall Dean (53) had an active warrant for receiving transferring…… MORE
Josett Monette is secretary of Indian Affairs Department
Santa Fe, NM (KKOB) — Monday, the New Mexico Senate unanimously confirmed Josett Monette as the Cabinet Secretary for the New Mexico Indian Affairs Department. “Secretary Monette’s extensive background in serving indigenous people uniquely positions her to address the challenges facing our tribal communities and realize the opportunities,” said Gov. Lujan Grisham. “I thank the New Mexico…… MORE
NM Mortgage Finance Authority seeks community input on housing needs
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — In an effort to identify and prioritize housing issues in the state, the New Mexico Mortgage Finance Authority (MFA) and the New Mexico Department of Finance and Administration (DFA) are actively seeking the public’s input. MFA and DFA encourage New Mexicans to complete the State of New Mexico Community & Fair…… MORE
