Santa Fe, NM (KKOB)– Sunday, the New Mexico Senate unanimously confirmed Brig. Gen. Jamison Herrera as Cabinet Secretary for the New Mexico Department of Veterans’ Services (DVS). “Brig. Gen. Herrera has already demonstrated an unparalleled commitment to military service,” said Gov. Lujan Grisham. “The Senate’s unanimous confirmation speaks to his ability to tackle the issues affecting veterans…… MORE
Don’t spend Valentine’s Day in the dark
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — Ahead of Valentine’s Day this Wednesday, PNM is reminding our customers to use caution if they plan to celebrate their love with Mylar balloons. This celebration can quickly become a serious hazard if they come into contact with power lines and cause outages that could potentially impact thousands of customers. Mylar…… MORE
APD arrests man who fled from a traffic stop and hits a female pedestrian
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — APD officers arrested Dylan Lujan Wednesday evening after he fled a traffic stop in a stolen truck and struck a pedestrian walking in a crosswalk on Central Ave. and San Pablo. Officers were not pursuing Lujan when he struck the woman at 2:16 p.m., critically injuring her. Lujan, 31, fled the…… MORE
Sixth murder suspect for 2021 homicide turns himself in
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — The sixth and final murder suspect turned himself in to police Wednesday. All six suspects are charged with murder for firing at least 200 rounds at a house party in 2021, killing 16-year-old Gabriel Garcia and injuring another teen. Lawrence Ramirez-Casiquito, 20, was booked today into the Metro Detention Center. Homicide…… MORE
APD arrest man for stabbing death of 73-year-old in Southwest ABQ
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
