Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham has signed SB-219, known as the Medical Psilocybin Act, into law. This legislation creates a legal pathway for patients to access psilocybin treatment in New Mexico, making the state the third in the nation to allow such access to the drug. The bill, which passed with bipartisan…… MORE
Fines for those facing deportation
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — The Trump administration plans to fine immigrants facing deportation orders up to $998 a day if they fail to leave the country — and seize their property if they refuse to pay. The Department of Homeland Security and the IRS have reached an agreement granting Immigration and Customs Enforcement access to…… MORE
Sanchez for Albuquerque mayor
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — With the announcement of his entry into the race for Albuquerque mayor, City Councilor Louie Sanchez is vowing to restore leadership and accountability. He has expressed strong concern over the direction the city has been going pointing to the rising crime rate, homelessness, the fentanyl crisis, and economic challenges as sign…… MORE
New Mexico National Guard to assist APD
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — Gov. Lujan Grisham has authorized the deployment of New Mexico National Guard personnel to support the Albuquerque Police Department. The order in response to the safety challenges facing the city, particularly along the Central corridor. Between 60 to 70 Guard will be deployed to Albuquerque, beginning in mid-May. According to the…… MORE
Jobs for the homeless
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — A program to provide jobs to homeless people staying at Albuquerque’s Gateway Center goes before the City Council tonight for final approval. The Mayor’s Office calls the $650-thousand program “A Better Way Forward.” It would give 40-hour-a-week jobs to up to 16 people to perform things like clean-up tasks around town.…… MORE
Duke City to Music City
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — There’s a new direct destination for the Albuquerque Sunport, starting tomorrow. Southwest Airlines begin flights to and from Nashville International, as they announced last year. One-way fares begin at $184, according to the airline. Southwest accounts for half of all the Sunport’s flights. Nashville is now the airline’s 17th direct flight…… MORE
Drug dealer arrested
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — A suspected drug dealer was arrested at an Albuquerque motel, and found with 13-hundred fentanyl pills. APD says Leticia Ramirez was operating out of the Court John Motel on 4th Street Northwest, and had $15-hundred in cash and a gun when she was picked up. She had been under surveillance since…… MORE
School manual revamp
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — The most updated draft of UNM’s manual has done away with affirmative action and made some changes to UNM’s sexual assault policy. A spokesperson for the school said they had to make the changes based on the “technical requirements the school must follow with respect to its employment practices” on the…… MORE
Verbal argument escalates to death
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — Tuesday, New Mexico State Police Investigations Bureau responded to a shooting at 5 Prairie Hill Road in Las Vegas. Officers found 20-year-old Trevor Szalai deceased at the scene after being shot. 21-year-old Cody Ramone, was found trying to provide aid. He was arrested on charges of second-degree murder. Investigators determined a…… MORE
Road rage results in shooting
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — Police say it was likely road rage that led to a fight and deadly shooting in the Walmart parking lot near Coors and I-40 Wednesday evening. APD’s Gilbert Gallegos says one man was killed and 3 others hurt when they were pinned against a truck by a car. One of the…… MORE
