Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — A pair of young teen boys are charged with intentionally driving a car into a man on a bicycle last year, killing him. Albuquerque police say the boys – ages 13 and 15 – made a video of the crash on May 29th on Moon Lane as 63-year-old Scott Habermehl was…… MORE
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — While Diversity, Equity and Inclusion programs may be dead on the federal level with the Trump Administration, a bill to create DEI positions in the state cleared a Senate committee Sunday, advancing to the Finance Committee. Senator Antionette Sedillo Lopez of Albuquerque sponsored the legislation, saying New Mexico deserves to see…… MORE
The Isleta Pueblo has filed a lawsuit against the Trump Administration over the firings of much of the staff at the Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute in Albuquerque. Attorneys for Native American rights groups say the firings at SIPI resulted in power outages, leaving the campus unsafe and unusable for learning. The federal lawsuit over cancelled…… MORE
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — The Guatemalan government has announced it is sending military forces to its border with Mexico to prevent “transnational crime and for the protection of its own citizens.” According to Guatemala Minister of Defense Henry Sáenz, the order came from Guatemalan President Bernardo Arévalo de León. Both Sáenz and de León refused…… MORE
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — Honda owners are being warned by Albuquerque Police, their cars are becoming the favorites of thieves. APD reports an uptick in thefts of Honda CIVICS, with CRV’s and Accords also being targeted. Many of those have been taken from apartment complexes in the northeast and Foothills areas, including Tramway, Wyoming and…… MORE
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — A transnational organized crime task force raided an Albuquerque home where migrants were being held for ransom. As a result, Tomas Mateo Gaspar and Isaias David Jose were charged with hostage taking and harboring illegal aliens. Authorities were alerted when the FBI received a call on March 1st from a Guatemalan…… MORE
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — It looks like a “suicide by cop” that ended the life of a 67-year-old man at a northeast Albuquerque apartment Friday morning. APD has identified David McElvain as the man they shot when he produced a gun as officers arrived at the Villa La Charles complex on Montgomery. Investigators have not…… MORE
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — Former Albuquerque Deputy Fire Chief and union president Eddie Varela announces his run for Mayor. The 72-year-old Republican says he wants to “reclaim Albuquerque,” with a focus on public safety, revitalizing the economy and restoring public trust in government. He joins Mayling Armijo as the only announced candidates for this year’s…… MORE
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — Albuquerque Fire Rescue is making staffing changes to improve emergency response. Both Rescues and Engines will be staffed with paramedics in high-demand areas, expanding paramedic and EMT coverage across multiple districts. AFR’s Fire Chief, Emily Jaramillo, says these updates aim to improve response times and care quality amid rising call volumes.… MORE
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — Gene Hackman, the acclaimed actor renowned for his roles in films such as “The French Connection” and “Unforgiven,” and his wife, classical pianist Betsy Arakawa, were found deceased in their Santa Fe, New Mexico, home today. Both were discovered in separate rooms, alongside their deceased dog. Authorities have described the circumstances…… MORE
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