Category Archives: KKOB Local News

Migrants start march to border

Migrants start march to border

Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — Despite president Donald Trump’s threats of mass deportations and limiting asylum, more than 2,000 migrants began walking early Monday in southern Mexico, hoping to reach the United States. The Trump administration has ended use of a border app called “CBP One” that has allowed nearly 1 million people to legally enter…MORE

Fire preparation is key

Fire preparation is key

Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — In light of the wildfire disaster in Los Angeles, the village of Corrales is taking precautions. Village Fire Chief Anthony Martinez says they have received a lot of calls and questions regarding various residents who have not been able to get insurance on their homes in Corrales and had to go…MORE

Investment in southern New Mexico border counties proposed

Investment in southern New Mexico border counties proposed

Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — State Sen. Crystal Brantley is bringing two new bills to the Roundhouse this legislative session. They would increase the penalties for fentanyl overdoses that result in death and for crimes involving fentanyl distribution. She’s also calling for a $3 million investment for new communication infrastructure in New Mexico’s southern border counties.…MORE

Homelessness funding heading to New Mexico

Homelessness funding heading to New Mexico

Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has awarded a total of more than $17 million dollars to projects throughout New Mexico, in an effort to combat homelessness. The funds will be applied towards prevention, rapid rehousing, transitional housing, and permanent supportive housing. Funding will also support youth and survivors…MORE

25 year sentence for violent crime spree

25 year sentence for violent crime spree

Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — Dakota Briscoe of Albuquerque man was sentenced in federal court to 25 years in prison for a violent crime spree that began with a double murder in September of 2020. The 38 year old Briscoe used a handgun to attack two men in their yard near Central and Atrisco and then…MORE

Bendable concrete

Bendable concrete

Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) –Researchers at the University of New Mexico have now officially patented their bendable concrete material design. Concrete’s tendency to fracture under stress is especially problematic when it comes to natural disasters and weather events like earthquakes and winds that put lateral stress, or tension, on buildings. The resulting patent of a 3D…MORE

Housing Counseling services available

Housing Counseling services available

Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — A new program provides government-funded Housing Counseling and legal support for homeowners facing financial difficulties with their mortgage payments. The state of New Mexico in partnership with United South Broadway Corporation, eligible homeowners can access HUD-certified Housing Counseling and legal services to navigate their foreclosure options. To be eligible, homeowners must…MORE

Santa Fe K-9 aggression

Santa Fe K-9 aggression

Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — Santa Fe Police Department K-9 “Ayke” is featured on recently released video showing him in March biting one of his own, and it isin’t the first time. During the arrest of 35 year old suspect Rick Chavez last spring, Ayke’s handler released him to assist in the arrest and the K-9…MORE

Breaking records

Breaking records

Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — Sandia National Labs is breaking records. The Labs director reports that in 2024, Sandia’s economic impact to the state reached a record-breaking $5.2 billion, which is $400 million dollars more than the previous year. In addition, Sandia filed more patents and licenses last year, all of which involved new technologies developed…MORE

Cat food recall

Cat food recall

Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — Cat food company Northwest Naturals has issued a recall of certain two-pound packages of “Feline Turkey Recipe Raw Frozen” pet food. Sold in several states, it has tested positive for the Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza virus. According to the New Mexico Department of Agriculture several retail locations throughout the state carry…MORE

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