Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — The call for bids on a master plan to re-imagine the Expo New Mexico grounds has been called off by the state. The winning bid was to have been announced today, but it was canceled and another Request For Proposal is set to be issued next week. It’s unclear why the…… MORE
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — A Michigan man shot by Bernalillo County deputies in the Walmart parking lot at Coors and Rio Bravo on February 11th did not die from law enforcement gunfire. BCSO says 32-year-old Max Marlett died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound before he was struck by deputies’ bullets. He had been identified as…… MORE
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — New Mexico State Police officer Rachel Hall is on leave. She was arrested Thursday night in Gallup for aggravated DWI. She’s accused of nearly hitting another vehicle and a light pole before law enforcement officers had to pull her from her vehicle to arrest her on suspicion of drunk driving. Law…… MORE
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — Albuquerque Fire Rescue is making staffing changes to improve emergency response. Both Rescues and Engines will be staffed with paramedics in high-demand areas, expanding paramedic and EMT coverage across multiple districts. AFR’s Fire Chief, Emily Jaramillo, says these updates aim to improve response times and care quality amid rising call volumes.… MORE
Albuquerque, NM(KKOB) — Albuquerque Police arrested an 18-year-old Jabsie Lewis accused of firing multiple gunshots in the Coronado Mall parking lot on Feb. 19th. Police say he firied six shots in the parking lot, hitting a pickup truck near the Round1 Bowling and Arcade. No one was injured. Lewis is in the Metropolitan Detention Center…… MORE
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — Gene Hackman, the acclaimed actor renowned for his roles in films such as “The French Connection” and “Unforgiven,” and his wife, classical pianist Betsy Arakawa, were found deceased in their Santa Fe, New Mexico, home today. Both were discovered in separate rooms, alongside their deceased dog. Authorities have described the circumstances…… MORE
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — The Rio Rancho Police Department is looking for a redesign of their squad cars, and they’re turning to local students. Entries are being taken through the end of March for designs that includes the phrase, “Rio Rancho Police Serving since 1981.” 3 stars or the call signs of the department’s 3…… MORE
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — Analysis of October’s Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta finds its economic impact on the region exceeded $200-million. Researcher Forward Analytics reports the 9-day event attracted 838-thousand visitors, with about 85-percent of those coming from out-of-town. 58-percent of those came to Albuquerque for the sole purpose of attending the Balloon Fiesta. The total…… MORE
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — Too many birds has led to the closing of the Veterans Memorial Park on Louisiana Southeast, not far from the Sunport and Kirtland Air Force Base. There are an estimated 50-thousand starlings, and the City is working to make their nesting efforts a little less comfortable. Tarps are being used to…… MORE
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — After receiving feedback on issues regarding crashes and people speeding down Shelly Ave., near I-40, Bernalillo County now has the roadway under constant supervision, in the form of cameras. In just two weeks, the mobile speed cameras have caught over 300 people breaking the law by going too fast. The posted…… MORE
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