Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — APD posted its weekly homicide update, which reflects a 21% decrease in the number of homicide victims for 2023, as compared to the same time period in 2022. APD has investigated 85 cases involving 89 homicide victims, which the FBI considers non-negligent murders, through Nov. 17, 2023. There were 112 homicide…… MORE
Community volunteers can make the difference
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — The Health, Housing & Homelessness Department and the Office of Civic Engagement are launching new opportunities for the community to get involved with the City’s efforts to address homelessness. Recurring and one-time volunteer opportunities at city shelter facilities are now available on the city’s volunteer platform, oneabqvolunteers.com. “We live in a…… MORE
Blue Cross/Blue Shield of NM to open a South Valley center
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico is proud to announce that we will be opening a Blue Door Neighborhood Center in Albuquerque’s South Valley. The Center will offer members and the community access to in-person resources to improve their health and wellness at no cost. “We believe that health…… MORE
Affordable and sustainable housing project moves forward
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — Thursday, the Albuquerque Development Commission (ADC) recommended that the City Council approve a Development Agreement for the “SOMOS” affordable housing project located on Central and Alcazar in the International District. The project is a public-private partnership between the Metropolitan Redevelopment Agency (MRA) and the Greater Albuquerque Housing Partnership (GAHP) that envisions…… MORE
More electric, hydrogen, and hybrid passenger vehicles coming to New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — Thursday, the Environmental Improvement Board (EIB) and the Albuquerque-Bernalillo County Air Quality Control Board (AQCB) adopted advanced clean vehicles rules after a joint public hearing. Their independent approval of these rules ensure New Mexicans and New Mexico businesses will have access to a wide variety of electric, hybrid, and hydrogen passenger…… MORE
Multi-Agency Task Force looking into officer-involved shooting
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — The Multi-Agency Task Force is investigating Thursday’s officer-involved shooting that critically injured a suspect in an ongoing investigation by APD’s auto theft unit. Four APD officers fired shots at the armed individual shortly before 3:30 p.m. after a foot chase through a parking lot and into an alley off Central Ave.,…… MORE
Albertson’s Market Bundle Contest – Official Rules
KRST, KOBQ, KKOB’s “Albertson’s Market Bundle” ContestOfficial Rules A complete copy of these rules can be obtained by contacting radio stations KRST, KOBQ, KKOB (“Station”), 500 4th St NW Albuquerque NM 87102 during available business hours Monday through Friday, on the Stations’ website www.923krst.com, www.933theq.com, www.newsradiokkob.com or by sending a self-addressed, stamped envelope to the…… MORE
New Mexico Film Office series for veterans in the film and TV industry
Santa Fe, NM (KKOB) — The New Mexico Film Office (NMFO) is hosting upcoming events to assist veterans seeking to get involved in the film and television industry. These events are initiatives from NMFO’s Operation Soundstage (OSS) program, a workforce development program that is part of the Film Crew Advancement Program (FCAP) but with…… MORE
Commission accepts federal grant for school based mobile health unit
Bernalillo County, NM (KKOB) — Tuesday evening the Bernalillo County Commission accepted a federal grant in the amount of $422,031 for the purchase and construction of a mobile health unit. The school based mobile health clinic will support and expand the current health infrastructure by mobilizing health care services in economically and medically vulnerable areas.…… MORE
APD arrests mother, two teen children for October homicide
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — APD detectives arrested a mother and her two, teen-age children today for the Oct. 18, 2023 murder of Santiago Roybal at an apartment located at 3210 Tulane Dr., N.E. Detectives obtained an arrest on Monday for Raeanna Ruiz, 34. She was arrested this morning in Rio Rancho. Her two children, Dylana…… MORE
