Category Archives: KKOB Local News

Groundbreaking ceremony Wednesday at New Mexico Tech

Groundbreaking ceremony Wednesday at New Mexico Tech

Socorro, NM (KKOB) — New Mexico Tech will host a groundbreaking for the Kelly Building which is home to the Petroleum Recovery Research Center on April 10, in Socorro. Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham is among the VIPs invited to attend this milestone event for the construction, which is funded by GO Bonds in the amount…MORE

BernCo Treasurer Bearce attends international conference

BernCo Treasurer Bearce attends international conference

Bernalillo County, NM (KKOB) — Treasurer Nancy Bearce recently participated in the annual conference hosted by the Global Council for Political Renewal (GCPR), a prestigious globally recognized organization dedicated to fostering cooperation among politicians at all levels of governance. The activities of the GCPR are focused on promoting ethics in politics, protecting human rights, striving…MORE

APD arrests suspect in overnight shooting at dance

APD arrests suspect in overnight shooting at dance

Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — APD detectives arrested Theodore Toney for the early Saturday morning shooting death of Kenneth Ellis at a dance hosted by a social club. Toney, 45, is accused of walking up to Ellis, 40, as he stood on the dance floor near the DJ booth, and shooting him once in the back…MORE

Two Sandians honored with 2024 Women in Tech Award

Two Sandians honored with 2024 Women in Tech Award

Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — Two Sandia National Laboratories employees have been honored with the 2024 New Mexico Women in Tech Award from the New Mexico Technology Council. The award recognizes remarkable women who drive innovation and excellence in their tech field and inspire and empower others to pursue careers in the tech industry. Mary Monson…MORE

ABQ FBI says ‘Tan Pants Bandit’ strikes again

ABQ FBI says ‘Tan Pants Bandit’ strikes again

Rio Rancho, NM (KKOB) — The FBI and Rio Rancho Police Department are seeking the public’s assistance to identify the Tan Pants Bandit, who robbed the Rio Grande Credit Union of Rio Rancho, located at 1526 Unser Blvd SE, at approximately 4:45p.m. on Monday, April 1, 2024. Suspect’s description: The suspect entered the Credit Union, demanded money from…MORE

APD hunting for wanted suspect connected to recent officer-involved shooting

APD hunting for wanted suspect connected to recent officer-involved shooting

Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — APD detectives are searching for an 18-year-old who is wanted for shooting at his girlfriend’s house as she tried to get away with her infant child following a domestic dispute. Alijah Archuleta was charged with several crimes as a result of the shooting on March 29, 2024. The following day, on…MORE

Central Avenue bridge crossing designated as historic landmark

Central Avenue bridge crossing designated as historic landmark

Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — Wednesday night, the Albuquerque City Council voted to designate the Central Avenue Bridge crossing site as a City Landmark. The Central Avenue Bridge crossing site, which is located on Central Avenue between Tingley Drive and Sunset Road, is a key part of Route 66 history and the development of Albuquerque as…MORE

Balloon Fiesta announces New Mexico Day for the 2024 event

Balloon Fiesta announces New Mexico Day for the 2024 event

Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — The Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta Inc., a 501-C-3 Not-For-Profit New Mexico Corporation, announced that Monday, October 7th will be New Mexico Day at the Balloon Fiesta! New Mexico residents who show either a photo ID or a utility bill with a New Mexico address will receive free admission to Monday’s flying…MORE

Homicide suspect in custody at Sandoval Regional Medical Center

Homicide suspect in custody at Sandoval Regional Medical Center

Rio Rancho, NM (KKOB) — Wednesday at approximately 5:05 pm, a call for service came into the Rio Rancho Dispatch Center requesting officers due to a female being brought to the hospital with a gunshot wound to the head. The investigation revealed Pablo Padilla and Desirae Lussow, of Ribera, NM, were driving to Rio Rancho with…MORE

APD arrests suspect for stealing $50,000 of copper wire

APD arrests suspect for stealing $50,000 of copper wire

Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — APD detectives arrested a suspect Tuesday who was wanted for stealing more than $50,000 worth of copper wire and causing damage to the city’s Transit Center. Detectives APD’s Organized Crime Unit tracked Brian Robinson to a location near Tennessee St. and Bell Ave., S.E. and conducted surveillance as he and a…MORE

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