Category Archives: KKOB Local News

NM State Fair announces rodeo and concert schedule

NM State Fair announces rodeo and concert schedule

Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — New Mexico State Fair officials announced an exciting and star-studded concert lineup for the 2024 New Mexico State Fair. In addition to electrifying concerts, the State Fair will also feature the heart-pounding action of the Pro Rodeo Cowboy Association (PRCA) Rodeo.This year’s New Mexico State Fair rodeo-concert lineup features global country…MORE

Juvenile Detention Center Rapid Hire Job Fair is coming

Juvenile Detention Center Rapid Hire Job Fair is coming

Bernalillo County, NM (KKOB) — BernCo’s Juvenile Detention Center is holding a Rapid Hire Job Fair on March 16 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 5100 Second St. NW. The goal is to meet, interview and hire compassionate individuals interested in making a difference in the lives of young people in the juvenile justice…MORE

APD hires nearly 100 Police Service Aides

APD hires nearly 100 Police Service Aides

Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — The Albuquerque Police Department has nearly 100 Police Service Aides with a new academy class of 27 people that started this week. When the group graduates, there will be 91 PSA’s on Albuquerque’s streets to assist sworn officers. Tuesday, Chief Harold Medina welcomed the 47th Police Service Aide class, with 27…MORE

Proposed power transmission line through the Caja del Rio opposed

Proposed power transmission line through the Caja del Rio opposed

Santa Fe, NM (KKOB) — In late February, the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNNS) ended its public comment period on a proposed 14-mile, 115-Kilovolt power transmission line for Los Alamos National Labs (LANL) that would be constructed across a major part of the Caja del Rio plateau in Northern New Mexico. The Caja del Rio…MORE

Applications sought for Rio Rancho board/committee/commission vacancies

Applications sought for Rio Rancho board/committee/commission vacancies

Rio Rancho, NM (KKOB) — The City of Rio Rancho is seeking applications from residents interested in filling vacant or soon-to-be vacant seats due to term expiration on different boards/committees/commissions. Those interested can apply via the City’s website, www.rrnm.gov/applicationform, or submit their documents (résumé and application) to the Office of the City Clerk located inside…MORE

Wanted: high school students and local employers

Wanted: high school students and local employers

Bernalillo County, NM (KKOB) — BernCo is excited to announce the launch of its Summer High School Internship Program, offering an opportunity for both high school students and local employers to collaborate and thrive. This innovative program, made possible by a grant from the New Mexico Public Education Department, aims to provide valuable experiences for…MORE

APD releases details of officer-involved shooting

APD releases details of officer-involved shooting

Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — The Albuquerque Police Department released details of an officer-involved shooting that took place on Feb. 1, 2024 at an apartment complex located at 4816 McMahon Blvd., N.W. Two officers fired shots at a man, but he was not struck. Moments later, he died as a result of a self-inflicted gunshot wound.…MORE

City “springing” into action with family programs and events

City “springing” into action with family programs and events

Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — As the weather starts to warm up, departments across the City are hosting a number of events and programs for kids and families to enjoy. From Spring Break Camps at the BioPark, all day youth programs at local community centers, to Teen Tuesdays, and fun outdoor activities like tennis and pickleball,…MORE

Candidate Filing Day for the June 4th primary election

Candidate Filing Day for the June 4th primary election

Bernalillo County, NM (KKOB) — Bernalillo County Clerk Linda Stover announced the details for the 2024 Primary Election Candidate Filing Day. For non-statewide and non-federal candidates, Candidate Filing Day will take place on Tuesday, March 12, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The filing location will be the Ken Sanchez Commission Chambers located at Bernalillo…MORE

New Mexico State Police involved in ABQ OIS

New Mexico State Police involved in ABQ OIS

Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — Friday, the New Mexico State Police Investigations Bureau (IB) was requested, and a Multi-Agency Task Force (MATF) was activated, to investigate an officer-involved shooting involving New Mexico State Police (NMSP). IB investigators learned that at around 11:30 a.m., NMSP Crime Suppression Bureau agents were at the Pavilions Apartment Complex located at 11600 Academy…MORE

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