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
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — Local breweries are preparing for potential challenges as President Trump’s newly announced tariffs on steel and aluminum imports to take effect, March 12. The proposed 25% tariffs are expected to drive up the costs of materials essential for brewing, packaging, and serving beer, such as kegs and steel tanks. According to…… MORE
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — The town of Bernalillo has reaffirmed its status as an immigrant-friendly town. The resolution was enacted after presidential executive orders in 2017 relating to immigration enforcement, started to concern Bernalillo residents. The resolution states, in part….recent presidential executive orders relating to immigration enforcement have done nothing to allay those fears and,…… MORE
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — The Atrisco Solar Power and Battery Storage project is up and running in Rio Rancho. The 2,300-acre project will power more than 110,000 homes. It’s also expected to generate more than $1 million per year in taxes. Mayor Greg Hull says, “this is going to make Rio Rancho extremely attractive, having…… MORE
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — A pair of former Albuquerque police officers have pleaded guilty to federal charges in relation to intoxicated driving arrests. Officers Joshua Montaño and Honorio Alba appeared court today and plead guilty to two counts of conspiracy, five counts of receiving a bribe, and a count of extortion.… MORE
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — A man is facing charges in Monday’s shooting at the DeVargas Mall in Santa Fe that struck one one person and damaged a window. Police say it was a pellet gun used by 24-year-old Jeffrey Rodriguez-Hernandez, so the person who was hit was not considered injured. However, the shooting resulted in…… MORE
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — The Metropolitan Detention Center Officer seen in the now viral video of the Courtroom attack is being honored for bravery. According to the county, the Officer Steven Jackson is being recognized for his actions during an assault on an inmate in a courtroom Friday. While escorting Inmate Alexander Segura Ortiz, Jackson…… MORE
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — Citizens of China, Iran, North Korea and Russia will be unable to enter Los Alamos National Laboratory and other national labs due to new federal requirements signed into law at the end of the Biden administration. The prohibition is expected to affect about 70 employees at LANL, and would prohibit visits…… MORE
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