Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — 34 year old Devin Wade Wyaco, is facing anywhere from 10 years to life in prison. This after pleading guilty to federal gun charges in connection with the shooting of a cyclist in the outer boundaries of the Zuni Pueblo. The victim was riding a bicycle when Wyaco shot him in…… MORE
TJ’s Seed Sack
TJ Trout here, and it’s spring Seed Sack time again…if you want to try your hand at growing a monster pumpkin, stop by Jericho Nursery on Alameda east of Second Street, register, and gently pick up one of my seed sacks…start ‘em indoors, or put ‘em in the ground when it warms up…then go to…… MORE
Kentucky Derby Watch Party!
Join us live at for the 151st Running of the Roses at the Sawmill Market 1909 Bellamah Ave NW Saturday, May 3 for the Kentucky Derby, starting at 10am with prizes and great specials all day!… MORE
Water jug incident investigated
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — Rio Rancho High School junior varsity baseball players reportedly urinated in an opponent’s water jug last week. Police have launched an investigation after the incident against La Cueva High. Some of the Bears players drank from the jug, prompting health concerns. Rio Rancho Public Schools say they’ve investigated the report and…… MORE
Payout for a man wounded by APD
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — The City of Albuquerque is paying $2.5-million to a man wounded by a police officer as he held a knife to his own neck. The City was facing a lawsuit from Max Mitnick over the June 2020 shooting, and an internal investigation found Officer Jose Ruiz lacked command and control, which…… MORE
Water restrictions are here
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — The start of April means water restrictions are back in place in Bernalillo County. The Water Authority reminds homeowners you can’t use sprinklers or spray irrigation between the hours of 11 AM and 7 PM due to excessive evaporation, meaning it wastes water. Fines can be assessed for violations. On the…… MORE
Judge protects some of Hackman’s privacy
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — There will be no release of video or images of the bodies of actor Gene Hackman or his wife, after a judge agreed Monday to some measure of privacy. The elderly couple died of natural causes in their Santa Fe home in February, but national tabloid media has been hounding officials…… MORE
Plans dropped
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — Plans for turning the former downtown Century 14 movie theaters into a basketball-based academy has been dropped. ABC Prep says they will now remain in Old Town after they could not raise the money for the move. The theater at First and Central was put back onto the market last week…… MORE
Miyagishima makes the rounds
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — The long-time mayor of Las Cruces was in Albuquerque Monday, running for Governor, and speaking with KKOB’s T. J. Trout. Ken Miyagishima actually hasn’t declared just yet, but believes his terms as a county commissioner and mayor gives him the experience to run things. Miyagishima was the longest-serving mayor ever in…… MORE
New coach for UNM
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — New Mexico has hired a new head basketball coach. Eric Olen comes from U-C San Diego of the Big West, where he spent 21 seasons – with the last 12 as head coach. Olen has spent his entire coaching career with the Tritons, which may be a positive coming to a…… MORE
