Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — APD detectives arrested two murder suspects in separate locations today. The suspects are charged in the fatal shooting death of Nicolas Candelaria on Nov. 1 at a residence in the Barelas neighborhood. Downtown officers arrested Lanise Padilla this morning after stopping her for not having a license plate. Padilla was arrested…… MORE
Changes to household hazardous waste collection coming
Bernalillo County, NM (KKOB) — BernCo’s Public Works Division is notifying residents of upcoming changes to the household hazardous waste collection program. Starting Friday, Dec. 1, the service will be provided by Safety-Kleen, located at 2720 Girard Blvd. NE, 87107. Safety-Kleen will continue to provide the same service as the previous provider with business hours…… MORE
New Mexico State Police participate in C.A.R.E. Operation
Santa Fe, NM (KKOB) — Over the Thanksgiving holiday, the New Mexico State Police participated in the Combined Accident Reduction Effort (C.A.R.E.) operation across all roadways within the state. The goal of the traffic initiative is to increase motorist safety and reduce the number of crashes through a strong law enforcement presence. Because of the…… MORE
ENMU celebrates 90 years since the opening of its Administration Building
Portales, NM (KKOB) — November 23, 2023, marks the 90-year anniversary of the Administration Building dedication on the Eastern New Mexico University campus. On Thanksgiving morning, November 23, 1933, 7000 people gathered for a program to celebrate the opening of the Administration Building on the Eastern New Mexico Junior College campus with Governor A.W. Hockenhull…… MORE
Little Lobo Holiday Wish Fund created to help UNM student parents
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — The University of New Mexico Dean of Students Office and Children’s Campus are sponsoring a Little Lobo Holiday Wish Fund this winter to help bring joy to some of our student parents this holiday season. The goal is to raise $10,000 to provide 100 Lobo families with $100 gift cards. Student parents…… MORE
Largest law enforcement class in state history graduates
Santa Fe, NM (KKOB) — The Governor announced Tuesday the graduation of the largest class of law enforcement in state history. The police officers represented 30 city, county, tribal, university and state agencies. The 61 police cadets received their New Mexico police officer’s certification and were administered the oath of office, completing their transformation from…… MORE
ABQ RIDE’s annual Luminaria Tour returns for its 58th year
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — ABQ RIDE is continuing the Albuquerque Christmas Eve tradition with the Annual Luminaria Tour on Sunday, December 24th, 2023. Tickets for the tour will go on sale on Friday, November 24, 2023 at 8:00 a.m. “ABQ RIDE is looking forward to continuing the 58-year tradition this year,” said Transit Director Leslie…… MORE
Sunport prepares for influx of traffic during holiday travel period
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — This upcoming holiday travel season, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is anticipating airport security checkpoints will be busier than ever, and the agency is projecting that approximately 178,000 passengers will pass through the Sunport between Nov. 18-27. “This holiday season will be one of our busiest ever,” said Richard McCurley, Director of…… MORE
AAA New Mexico Weekend Gas Watch
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — The statewide gas price average in New Mexico is $3.06 for a gallon of regular unleaded fuel, according to the AAA New Mexico Weekend Gas Watch. That price is 11 cents less when compared to this day last week and 34 cents less per gallon than on this day last year. Of…… MORE
The NMSP go after Socorro criminals
Socorro, NM (KKOB) — New Mexico State Police Fugitive Apprehension Unit (FAU), Crime Suppression Unit (CSU) and uniform officers focused their efforts on combating crime in Socorro after residents addressed their concerns about increased criminal activity. In September of 2023, the CSU agents received anonymous requests made by citizens of Socorro county asking the New…… MORE
