The Good News File: Building Creative Minds

(Albuquerque, N.M.) KKOB – From its unique cultural backgrounds to its most colorful events, the Duke City is special; and so is the museum that shows it off best. With Winter Break approaching, The Albuquerque Museum is reminding all New Mexicans that admission is free each and every Sunday for everyone from 9 a.m. until…MORE

Salvation Army van stolen in Farmington

(Albuquerque, N.M.) — KOAT TV reports a Salvation Army van containing $6,000 worth of Christmas toys was stolen in Farmington Tuesday night. Salvation Army officials say the toys were supposed to be handed out to kids need in Farmington next week. Police say the white 2011 Sienna Minivan was stolen from the Walmart on East…MORE

APS Board approves 2022-2022 calendar

(Albuquerque, N.M.) KKOB — The Albuquerque Public School Board approved the 2022-2023 school year calendar on Thursday. Most APS students will start school  Wednesday, Aug. 10th. Schools on the extended school-year calendar will start two weeks earlier on Wednesday, July 27th. The only difference between the two calendars is the start date because the extended-year calendar…MORE

Anderson charged with child abuse

Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — APD has charged 24 year old Jeremiah Anderson, with Child Abuse. This in regards to a call in late November, when officers were dispatched to a residence in regards to three videos showing a man severely beating an infant inside a home. The family stated they received the videos from the…MORE

Holly Holm into Hall of Fame

Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — Holly Holm will be inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame. Prior to switching to UFC, Holm made a name for herself during her boxing career which ran from 2002-2013. The Albuquerque native compiled a record of 33-2-3 which included nine knockouts. Holm’s previous boxing accolades include world titles in…MORE

New Mexico Wild

Albuquerque, NM– (KKOB) New Mexico Wild and other nonprofit conservation organizations applaud the New Mexico Legislature for their proposed budget that includes approximately $48.5 million from the federal American Rescue Plan Act funds to conserve New Mexico’s public lands and waters, improve equitable access to outdoor spaces and address a backlog of maintenance projects in…MORE

Parker confesses

Albuquerque, NM Forty-two year old Stephen Parker has reportedly confessed, and has been arrested for the December 3rd murder of Tory Burdex. APD reports that Parker told detectives that he shot Burdex with two different guns after an argument with Burdex, and another man over drugs earlier in the day. Authorities state that Parker recently…MORE

New Mexico Department of Veterans launches Operation Cheer

The New Mexico Department of Veterans Services is asking you to take part in “Operation Holiday Cheer” to bring season’s greetings to residents and staff of the New Mexico State Veterans Home in Tor C. Many residents have little contact with family—or no family at all. And many staff members work through the holidays, as the home…MORE

Santa Fe based business curates adaptive fashion

(Santa Fe, N.M.) KKOB — When Alex Herold’s mom, Patti, was diagnosed with brain cancer in 2008, she came home to care for her. She made her home as accessible as possible, but getting dressed and finding clothing that made her feel beautiful while being functional was really challenging. As a former New York fashion…MORE

City seeks input on westside intersection construction

(Albuquerque, N.M.) KKOB — A new traffic signal will soon be installed and improvements will be made to the 98th Street and Gibson Boulevard intersection in SW Albuquerque. This announcement today (Thursday) from the City. The purpose is to increase the safety, efficiency, and usability of this intersection for drivers, pedestrians, and cyclists. Other improvements include additional lighting,…MORE