Category Archives: KKOB Local News

Roswell officer arrested

Roswell officer arrested

Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — A Roswell police officer has been arrested on charges of stalking and disorderly conduct. Authorities say off-duty officer Thomas Troy was identified as the suspect after police responded to a harassment call involving his ex-girlfriend early Thursday morning. Troy was taken into custody and booked into the Chaves County Detention Center.…MORE

Firebombing suspect to remain in jail

Firebombing suspect to remain in jail

Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — The suspect in the firebombing of the State GOP headquarters and vandalism of a Tesla dealership has been ordered to remain in jail. 40-year-old Jamison Wagner has no criminal history and is a steady employee at Intel, but Magistrate Judge John Robbenhaar reluctantly agreed Wednesday to keep him behind bars. He…MORE

Burn Ban in effect

Burn Ban in effect

Albuquerque, NM — It’s not just a Red Flag warning that has Valencia County under a burn ban. The 60-day declaration comes amid extremely dry conditions and warming temperatures. County Fire Chief Matt Propp says he’s counting on residents to obey the restriction. A recent backyard fire under calm conditions quickly spread to 5-acres. The…MORE

Lewis not happy with Guard

Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — The calling out of the National Guard is not sitting well with Albuquerque City Councilor Dan Lewis. He tells KKOB’s Morning Show with Bob Clark, if APD needs more officers, they can have them. Lewis says Mayor Keller’s establishment of the Albuquerque Community Safety Department to send social workers on calls…MORE

Money frontrunner

Money frontrunner

Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — The race for Governor of New Mexico has a clear frontrunner, when it comes to campaign finance. Former Congresswoman and Interior Secretary Deb Haaland reports nearly $2.9-million in her coffers, while fellow Democrat District Attorney Sam Bregman reported Monday to having $76-thousand in his war chest. On the Republican side, Rio…MORE

Duke City # 3 for hit-and-runs

Duke City # 3 for hit-and-runs

Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — A new study on hit-and-run fatalities puts Albuquerque at Number 3 in the nation, right behind St. Louis and Memphis. The law offices of Christopher Cheney assembled 5-years of data to find 13.8 fatal hit-and-run accidents per 100-thousand population in Bernalillo County. There were a total of 93 fatal hit-and-runs from…MORE

Going for Dan Lewis’ seat

Going for Dan Lewis’ seat

Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — Her husband’s the Sheriff, now she wants to be on the City Council. Athenea Allen has announced a run for Albuquerque City Council District 5, representing the Westside. Mrs. Allen cites her experience as a national security professional with the federal government to qualify her to do what’s best for the…MORE

Phone free schools

Phone free schools

Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — Schools in New Mexico will soon become “phone free”. Senator Crystal Brantley says phones have proven to be a major distraction school leaders have been grappling with nationwide. Adding, students are spending well over five hours a day on social media apps. The bill, signed into law by Gov. Lujan Grisham,…MORE

Arsonist caught

Arsonist caught

Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — The US Attorney says they’ve caught a suspect political arsonist. An Albuquerque man has been arrested in connection with last month’s firebombing of the New Mexico Republican Party headquarters. 40-year-old Jamison Wagner is also charged in the vandalism of the Tesla Albuquerque showroom in February. The FBI was able to identify…MORE

Dreamers to Defenders

Dreamers to Defenders

Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — Mayor Tim Keller says the new state law just passed which expands who can become law enforcement officers in New Mexico, can turn dreamers into defenders. Senate Bill 364, will allow people who are DACA recipients, or legal permanent residents, to now become a police officer, marshal, or sheriff anywhere in…MORE

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