Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — In September 2023 the New Mexico State Police began a series of proactive operations in the Albuquerque area. Officers were tasked by New Mexico State Police Chief Troy Weisler with focusing their efforts on apprehending wanted violent felons and suppressing violent crime in the Albuquerque area. In addition to addressing violent crime,…… MORE
NM Medicaid ensures continuous health coverage for children
Santa Fe, NM (KKOB) — New Mexico Medicaid has received federal approval to extend continuous health insurance coverage to children from birth to age six, benefiting 92,842 children. Starting January 1, 2024, this expansion eliminates the need for annual Medicaid renewals for this age group, ensuring uninterrupted access to essential health care services. Additionally, the…… MORE
24 applicants for APS superintendent job
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — Two dozen educators from across the country are vying to be the next leader of Albuquerque Public Schools as the Board of Education strives to have a new superintendent in place by July 1. Tuesday was the application deadline for the position, and the board is tentatively planning to choose a…… MORE
City outlines Metro Crime Initiative for 2024 legislative session
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller and APD Chief Harold Medina were joined Friday by District Attorney Bregman, state legislators and local and tribal law enforcement officials, business leaders to roll out the City’s 2024 Metro Crime Initiative legislative agenda and highlighted plans to expand the Real Time Crime Center (RTCC) to benefit…… MORE
Pasadena Tournament of Roses announces 2024 float judges
Pasadena, Ca. (KKOB) — The Pasadena Tournament of Roses® has selectedHeather de Kok, Judith K. Nakamura and Richard Schulhof as judges for the 2024 Float Awardssponsored by FTD®.This year’s judges bring unique perspectives on parades and floral presentations. An inductee ofthe American Institute of Floral Design, Heather is a proud Canadian businesswoman and founderof the…… MORE
APD arrests man for stabbing death at homeless encampment
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — APD detectives arrested Zachariah Riley for Wednesday’s stabbing death of a man during a dispute at a homeless encampment south of Downtown. According to witnesses, two men confronted Riley, 39, who was inside a tent in the area of 2nd St. and Arvada Ave., N.W., over a dispute involving a phone.…… MORE
BCSO announces relaunch of the Metro Air Support Unit with Metro 1 Patrol
Bernalillo County, NM (KKOB) — In a significant step forward following the tragic loss of the Metro 2 helicopter in2022 and the subsequent suspension of operations, the Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office is honored toannounce the relaunch of the Metro Air Support Unit with Metro 1, an A-Star B3 Helicopter, resuming lawenforcement patrols in the skies.After…… MORE
Support affordable housing and receive a state tax credit
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — If you would like to make a meaningful donation before the end of the year, consider donating to the State Tax Credit Program, which helps build affordable housing across the state. State tax credits are available to individuals and businesses that make donations to the program, and the tax credit is…… MORE
Scammers impersonating Chief of Police and requesting money
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — APD has received reports of a scammer who is impersonating Chief of Police Harold Medina and may be targeting the elderly. The scammer called from a spoofed number, demanded $10K and referenced a fake police report case number. The phone number appears to be a legitimate city number and is linked…… MORE
AAA New Mexico: 8.5 million Mountain Region residents to travel over year-end holidays
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — AAA New Mexico predicts 8.5 million Mountain Region residents will travel during the year-end holiday period this year – a 3% increase from last year’s number of travelers and a 6% decrease from 2019, the last year-end holiday period before the pandemic. Across the nation, AAA is projecting this year-end holiday…… MORE
