Category Archives: KKOB Local News

APD highlights reform success in court

APD highlights reform success in court

Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — APD leaders testified in federal court Tuesday, highlighting the 100% compliance with all requirements in the Court-Approved Settlement Agreement with the U.S. Department of Justice, marking the most important milestone since the reform process started in January 2015. DOJ officials said during today’s court hearing that if the department continues to…MORE

Elder Abuse Awareness Month kicks off with pickleball tournament in ABQ

Elder Abuse Awareness Month kicks off with pickleball tournament in ABQ

Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — The Aging & New Mexico Long-Term Services Department (ALTSD) in partnership with the Albuquerque Pickleball Club, is proud to announce the 2nd Annual Pickleball Tournament to combat elder abuse. The free two-day tournament will be held June 29-30 at Manzano Mesa Park in Albuquerque. The tournament will bring together pickleball enthusiasts…MORE

APD releases episode 9 of Duke City Case Files

APD releases episode 9 of Duke City Case Files

Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — The Albuquerque Police Department has released its 9th episode of the Duke City Case Files, a video series created to help garner tips in unsolved homicides. The latest episode features the 2020 homicide of Jeremy Stueck, 34, who was shot and killed in the area of 224 Charleston Street N.E. on…MORE

Navy Week program sets sail for Albuquerque

Navy Week program sets sail for Albuquerque

Millington, Tn. (NNS) — The U.S. Navy is preparing to bring a Navy Week to Albuquerque during the week of Sept. 9-15, as the 12th Navy Week of the calendar year. Albuquerque Navy Week will bring between 50 and 75 Sailors from across the nation to volunteer throughout the community and discuss why the Navy…MORE

Summer fun on the Rail Runner

Summer fun on the Rail Runner

Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — School’s out and Rio Metro Regional Transit District wants to help youth ages 17 and under make the most of their summer – starting with free rides on the new Mexico Rail Runner Express! Beginning Saturday, June 1st through July 31st, all youth ages 17 and under can ride the New…MORE

White House to provide free cybersecurity software for schools

White House to provide free cybersecurity software for schools

Santa Fe, NM (KKOB) — Friday, the New Mexico Department of Information Technology hosted a roundtable discussion with White House National Cyber Director Harry Coker, Jr., the New Mexico Public Education and Higher Education Departments, staff from the Governor’s Office, and members of the K-12 education community to promote cybersecurity and discuss ways to beef…MORE

ABQ Sunport seeks micro businesses

ABQ Sunport seeks micro businesses

Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — The Albuquerque International Sunport is getting ready to launch a host of new spaces for local artisans and micro businesses. The program is called Ascend ABQ and so far, the Sunport has only had about a third of the number of applicants that they’ve hoped for. They’re offering spaces for small…MORE

BCSO investigating juvenile homicide

BCSO investigating juvenile homicide

Bernalillo County, NM (KKOB) — The Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office wishes to provide information regarding an ongoing investigation following the discovery of a body in Pajarito Mesa on May 19, 2024, at approximately 4:00 PM. Upon discovery, the body was identified as a teenage male with signs of at least one gunshot wound. Our detectives…MORE

Statement from Nella Domenici about Trump trial

Statement from Nella Domenici about Trump trial

Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — Nella Domenici, Republican candidate to represent New Mexico in the United States Senate, released the following statement: “It is a sad day in our country when Americans see our justice system weaponized. Thankfully there is an appeals process that can correct miscarriages of justice. We stand at an unprecedented time, with…MORE

Suspect with multiple warrants arrested after standoff

Suspect with multiple warrants arrested after standoff

Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — Thursday, the United States Marshals Service attempted to arrestVictor Daniel Contreras in the Ventana Ranch subdivision, located in Western Albuquerque. Contreraswas wanted on a Federal Firearms charge and a state felony warrant for Criminal Sexual Penetration. Atthe time of the initial endeavor, Contreras refused to comply with lawful commands to exit…MORE

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