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
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — Analysis of October’s Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta finds its economic impact on the region exceeded $200-million. Researcher Forward Analytics reports the 9-day event attracted 838-thousand visitors, with about 85-percent of those coming from out-of-town. 58-percent of those came to Albuquerque for the sole purpose of attending the Balloon Fiesta. The total…… MORE
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — After receiving feedback on issues regarding crashes and people speeding down Shelly Ave., near I-40, Bernalillo County now has the roadway under constant supervision, in the form of cameras. In just two weeks, the mobile speed cameras have caught over 300 people breaking the law by going too fast. The posted…… MORE
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — It will be life sentences for 2 men convicted Friday in the death of 11-year-old Froylan Villegas and wounding of his cousin outside an Isotopes game in 2023. Jose Romero and Nathan Garley were both found guilty of first-degree murder, along with charges in the paralyzing of Tatiana Villegas. The men…… MORE
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — A federal grand jury has indicted six men in connection with the purchase of pistols, rifles, and 2,000 rounds of ammunition at an El Paso gun show, allegedly intended for delivery to the Sinaloa cartel. Ayala Murillo allegedly told investigators he is a member of the Sinaloa cartel and that the…… MORE
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — New Mexico named America’s most dangerous state, study reveals. A new study by Kevin McManus Law has ranked New Mexico as the most dangerous state in the U.S., with an overall score of 81.28 out of 100. The study analyzed factors like traffic fatalities, workplace injuries, firearm deaths, and crime rates.…… MORE
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — APD Chief Harold Medina has been elected President of the Major Cities Chiefs Association. He’s the first Chief in the state of New Mexico to hold the position. The MCCA is comprised of police executives from across the United States and Canada representing the largest cities. It provides a forum for…… MORE
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — Construction on a new water line and road reconstruction project along Broadmoor Boulevard will begin Monday. The project, spanning from Country Club Drive to Loma Colorado Boulevard, will cost approximately $8.4 million and is expected to last one year. While no full lane closures are planned, drivers should expect some delays…… MORE
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham has appointed her brother to be a regent at New Mexico Highlands University. The governor defends the appointment, saying Greg Lujan is exactly the kind of person she wants as a regent – an adult who went back to school to get a college degree. He’ll serve…… MORE
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