Category Archives: KKOB Local News

Search of big rig ends up with drugs found in Lordsburg

Search of big rig ends up with drugs found in Lordsburg

Lordsburg, NM (KKOB) — A Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) passing through the Lordsburg Port of Entry was found to contain drugs after being inspected by officers. On April 28, 2024, at around 1:15p.m., an NMDPS Transportation Inspector requested NMSP assistance for a cargo inspection on a CMV at the Lordsburg Port of Entry (POE). The…MORE

Senate Republican leader asks Governor to respond to leaked audio

Senate Republican leader asks Governor to respond to leaked audio

Santa Fe, NM (KKOB) — In response to the Twitter leak of an alleged conversation between GovernorMichelle Lujan Grisham and the Chief of Staff for U.S. Department of Homeland SecuritySecretary Alejandro Mayorkas, Senate Republican Leader, Senator Greg Baca (R-Belen), todayreleased the following statement: “I urge the Governor to verify the validity and explain the context…MORE

NMED offers 100 free domestic water well tests at Smokey Bear Days in Capitan

NMED offers 100 free domestic water well tests at Smokey Bear Days in Capitan

Lincoln County, NM (KKOB) — The New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) and the New Mexico Department of Health (DOH) is hosting a free domestic well water testing event at Smokey Bear Days in Capitan, New Mexico on May 4, 2024. Free testing will be available from 10 am to 2 pm, Saturday, May 4, 2024,…MORE

APD detectives arrest suspect for murder, robbery of man found bound, asphyxiated

APD detectives arrest suspect for murder, robbery of man found bound, asphyxiated

Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — APD detectives arrested suspect who is charged with the murder of Christopher Fallen in early February 2024 at his home near Carlisle Blvd. and Constitution Ave., N.E. Detectives arrested Daniel Lee Hadders, 27, on Friday evening. Fallen’s deceased body was discovered by his business partners on Feb. 6 inside his home,…MORE

Rudy Wendelin’s Smokey Bear paintings featured in Capitan   

Rudy Wendelin’s Smokey Bear paintings featured in Capitan   

Capitan, NM (KKOB) — In honor of Smokey Bear’s 80th birthday, the Smokey Bear Historical Park in Capitan will be hosting a two-week exhibit of paintings by Rudy Wendelin, April 30-May 10.  Rudy Wendelin began working for the Forest Service in 1933 as a draftsman and illustrator. After a stint as a Navy artist during…MORE

MADD New Mexico moves headquarters to the Center for Hope and Healing

MADD New Mexico moves headquarters to the Center for Hope and Healing

Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) New Mexico is pleased to announce the relocation of its headquarters to The Center for Hope and Healing in Albuquerque. This move represents a significant step forward in MADD NM’s mission to support victims of drunk driving and prevent further tragedies on our roads. The new…MORE

NM Renewable Energy Transmission Authority announces new executive director

NM Renewable Energy Transmission Authority announces new executive director

Santa Fe, NM (KKOB) — The New Mexico Renewable Energy Transmission Authority (“RETA”) is pleased to announce Lynn Mostoller will be its next Executive Director beginning July 1, 2024. Ms. Mostoller comes to RETA after practicing law in New Mexico for nearly 20 years. She is a graduate of the University of New Mexico School…MORE

BernCo celebrates opening of South Valley senior housing complex

BernCo celebrates opening of South Valley senior housing complex

Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — A grand opening was held Wednesday to celebrate Ceja Vista Apartments, a senior affordable housing complex at 10001 Ceja Vista Rd. SW. near Atrisco Vista High School. The 156-unit complex is the partner development to the neighboring Valle De Atrisco family apartments and was made possible in part through project revenue…MORE

Good Job New Mexico

Good Job New Mexico

Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — Wednesday, the New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions (NMDWS) launched the first episode of its first agency-wide podcast. Good Job New Mexico provides a platform for conversations with New Mexico workers from all walks of life about various jobs they’ve worked, how they’ve gotten to where they are, and where they…MORE

APD identifies man shot by authorities

APD identifies man shot by authorities

Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — APD investigators released the identity of the man who was fatally shot by police during a struggle over a gun in front of the Walmart in Northeast Albuquerque last week. Detectives attempted to detain Mark Benavidez on Thursday, April 11, 2024, as part of an investigation into several armed robberies. Moments…MORE

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