NMSP crash
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — A New Mexico State Police officer and 2 other people were hospitalized Sunday after a 3-vehicle crash in southeast Albuquerque. The accident happened in the noon hour at Wyoming and Central, with the State Police cruiser overturning. None of the injuries are considered serious, and the cause is under investigation.… MORE
Copper theft closes school
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — The Janet Kahn School of Integrated Arts is closed today due to extensive damage from copper wire theft. APS says the elementary magnet campus on Indian School Road, just west of Eubank will be on remote learning for now. It’s uncertain how long the campus will have to be shut down…… MORE
Santa Fe Indian School mourning
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — Santa Fe Indian School is mourning the deaths of their head boys basketball coach and an assistant athletic director who both died in a car crash Thursday morning. 3 people were killed in the accident, including 47-year-old Jason Abeyta and his 43-year-old brother, Nathan. State Police say the head-on collision happened…… MORE
Torrez wants your disruptions
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — New Mexico Attorney General Raul Torrez is looking for fresh fuel for his ongoing lawsuits against the Trump Administration. Torrez’ office has set up a web page where people can report what he calls “federal disruptions” that impact their lives. Those finding difficulties with everything from Social Security to funding freezes…… MORE
Roswell officer arrested
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — A Roswell police officer has been arrested on charges of stalking and disorderly conduct. Authorities say off-duty officer Thomas Troy was identified as the suspect after police responded to a harassment call involving his ex-girlfriend early Thursday morning. Troy was taken into custody and booked into the Chaves County Detention Center.…… MORE
Firebombing suspect to remain in jail
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — The suspect in the firebombing of the State GOP headquarters and vandalism of a Tesla dealership has been ordered to remain in jail. 40-year-old Jamison Wagner has no criminal history and is a steady employee at Intel, but Magistrate Judge John Robbenhaar reluctantly agreed Wednesday to keep him behind bars. He…… MORE
Burn Ban in effect
Albuquerque, NM — It’s not just a Red Flag warning that has Valencia County under a burn ban. The 60-day declaration comes amid extremely dry conditions and warming temperatures. County Fire Chief Matt Propp says he’s counting on residents to obey the restriction. A recent backyard fire under calm conditions quickly spread to 5-acres. The…… MORE
Lewis not happy with Guard
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — The calling out of the National Guard is not sitting well with Albuquerque City Councilor Dan Lewis. He tells KKOB’s Morning Show with Bob Clark, if APD needs more officers, they can have them. Lewis says Mayor Keller’s establishment of the Albuquerque Community Safety Department to send social workers on calls…… MORE
Money frontrunner
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — The race for Governor of New Mexico has a clear frontrunner, when it comes to campaign finance. Former Congresswoman and Interior Secretary Deb Haaland reports nearly $2.9-million in her coffers, while fellow Democrat District Attorney Sam Bregman reported Monday to having $76-thousand in his war chest. On the Republican side, Rio…… MORE
Duke City # 3 for hit-and-runs
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — A new study on hit-and-run fatalities puts Albuquerque at Number 3 in the nation, right behind St. Louis and Memphis. The law offices of Christopher Cheney assembled 5-years of data to find 13.8 fatal hit-and-run accidents per 100-thousand population in Bernalillo County. There were a total of 93 fatal hit-and-runs from…… MORE
Going for Dan Lewis’ seat
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — Her husband’s the Sheriff, now she wants to be on the City Council. Athenea Allen has announced a run for Albuquerque City Council District 5, representing the Westside. Mrs. Allen cites her experience as a national security professional with the federal government to qualify her to do what’s best for the…… MORE
Phone free schools
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — Schools in New Mexico will soon become “phone free”. Senator Crystal Brantley says phones have proven to be a major distraction school leaders have been grappling with nationwide. Adding, students are spending well over five hours a day on social media apps. The bill, signed into law by Gov. Lujan Grisham,…… MORE
Arsonist caught
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — The US Attorney says they’ve caught a suspect political arsonist. An Albuquerque man has been arrested in connection with last month’s firebombing of the New Mexico Republican Party headquarters. 40-year-old Jamison Wagner is also charged in the vandalism of the Tesla Albuquerque showroom in February. The FBI was able to identify…… MORE
Dreamers to Defenders
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — Mayor Tim Keller says the new state law just passed which expands who can become law enforcement officers in New Mexico, can turn dreamers into defenders. Senate Bill 364, will allow people who are DACA recipients, or legal permanent residents, to now become a police officer, marshal, or sheriff anywhere in…… MORE
Governor makes use of her veto
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — On the final day for legislative action, New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham vetoed 16 bills, urging elected officials to prioritize urgent matters. She criticized the Legislature for failing to give hearings to many bills, including House Bill 494, which sought to provide tax exemptions for veterans. The governor argued that…… MORE
Mother released after son shoots himself
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — The mother of a 2-year-old boy who shot himself last Sunday has been ordered released from jail. District Judge Bruce Fox said it appeared the death of the boy in a southeast Albuquerque apartment was accidental. Prosecutors had charged 20-year-old Amilia Garcia with child abuse for allowing her son, Leon, to…… MORE
Burglary suspect shot in Lowe’s parking lot
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — One man was shot by law enforcement in a Lowe’s parking lot in Espanola Thursday afternoon. The Rio Arriba County Sheriff’s Office says the man was a burglary suspect from Dixon and brandished a gun before being wounded. His condition at Presbyterian Hospital in Espanola has not been released. Deputies and…… MORE
U-Haul wild ride
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — The Santa Fe couple who took a wild ride in a U-Haul as it was stolen explained to police what they were doing in the back of the truck. Court records show they were cleaning out the vehicle Tuesday morning when 50-year-old Stacy Walker is accused of locking them in and…… MORE
Wolves in the Duke City
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — There’s at least 286 Mexican gray wolves living throughout the wilds of New Mexico and Arizona. But you won’t have to go farther than Old Town to find them. Some new, wild packs will soon call the ABQ BioPark home. The director of the facility says construction is well underway on…… MORE
Pink pistol brings charges
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — A teen boy pointed a pink pistol at a woman and her child, but now the boy’s mother is facing charges. Another adult has been arrested for leaving a firearm accessible to a minor. Wednesday, 35-year old Rachel Aranda, turned herself in at the Clovis Police Department. She was charged with…… MORE
Motel 6 demolished
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — There’ll be no more light left on at the the Motel 6 near off Avenida Cesar Chavez, because the building is being demolished. Long considered an eyesore and criminal haven, over the last half-decade there have been more than 3,000 calls for police and EMS. Those include calls for shootings, murders,…… MORE
Medical Psilocybin Act signed
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham has signed SB-219, known as the Medical Psilocybin Act, into law. This legislation creates a legal pathway for patients to access psilocybin treatment in New Mexico, making the state the third in the nation to allow such access to the drug. The bill, which passed with bipartisan…… MORE
Fines for those facing deportation
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — The Trump administration plans to fine immigrants facing deportation orders up to $998 a day if they fail to leave the country — and seize their property if they refuse to pay. The Department of Homeland Security and the IRS have reached an agreement granting Immigration and Customs Enforcement access to…… MORE
Sanchez for Albuquerque mayor
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — With the announcement of his entry into the race for Albuquerque mayor, City Councilor Louie Sanchez is vowing to restore leadership and accountability. He has expressed strong concern over the direction the city has been going pointing to the rising crime rate, homelessness, the fentanyl crisis, and economic challenges as sign…… MORE
New Mexico National Guard to assist APD
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — Gov. Lujan Grisham has authorized the deployment of New Mexico National Guard personnel to support the Albuquerque Police Department. The order in response to the safety challenges facing the city, particularly along the Central corridor. Between 60 to 70 Guard will be deployed to Albuquerque, beginning in mid-May. According to the…… MORE
Jobs for the homeless
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — A program to provide jobs to homeless people staying at Albuquerque’s Gateway Center goes before the City Council tonight for final approval. The Mayor’s Office calls the $650-thousand program “A Better Way Forward.” It would give 40-hour-a-week jobs to up to 16 people to perform things like clean-up tasks around town.…… MORE
Duke City to Music City
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — There’s a new direct destination for the Albuquerque Sunport, starting tomorrow. Southwest Airlines begin flights to and from Nashville International, as they announced last year. One-way fares begin at $184, according to the airline. Southwest accounts for half of all the Sunport’s flights. Nashville is now the airline’s 17th direct flight…… MORE
Drug dealer arrested
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — A suspected drug dealer was arrested at an Albuquerque motel, and found with 13-hundred fentanyl pills. APD says Leticia Ramirez was operating out of the Court John Motel on 4th Street Northwest, and had $15-hundred in cash and a gun when she was picked up. She had been under surveillance since…… MORE
School manual revamp
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — The most updated draft of UNM’s manual has done away with affirmative action and made some changes to UNM’s sexual assault policy. A spokesperson for the school said they had to make the changes based on the “technical requirements the school must follow with respect to its employment practices” on the…… MORE
Verbal argument escalates to death
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — Tuesday, New Mexico State Police Investigations Bureau responded to a shooting at 5 Prairie Hill Road in Las Vegas. Officers found 20-year-old Trevor Szalai deceased at the scene after being shot. 21-year-old Cody Ramone, was found trying to provide aid. He was arrested on charges of second-degree murder. Investigators determined a…… MORE
Road rage results in shooting
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — Police say it was likely road rage that led to a fight and deadly shooting in the Walmart parking lot near Coors and I-40 Wednesday evening. APD’s Gilbert Gallegos says one man was killed and 3 others hurt when they were pinned against a truck by a car. One of the…… MORE
Shooting a bicyclist gets prison term
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — 34 year old Devin Wade Wyaco, is facing anywhere from 10 years to life in prison. This after pleading guilty to federal gun charges in connection with the shooting of a cyclist in the outer boundaries of the Zuni Pueblo. The victim was riding a bicycle when Wyaco shot him in…… MORE
Water jug incident investigated
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — Rio Rancho High School junior varsity baseball players reportedly urinated in an opponent’s water jug last week. Police have launched an investigation after the incident against La Cueva High. Some of the Bears players drank from the jug, prompting health concerns. Rio Rancho Public Schools say they’ve investigated the report and…… MORE
Payout for a man wounded by APD
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — The City of Albuquerque is paying $2.5-million to a man wounded by a police officer as he held a knife to his own neck. The City was facing a lawsuit from Max Mitnick over the June 2020 shooting, and an internal investigation found Officer Jose Ruiz lacked command and control, which…… MORE
Water restrictions are here
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — The start of April means water restrictions are back in place in Bernalillo County. The Water Authority reminds homeowners you can’t use sprinklers or spray irrigation between the hours of 11 AM and 7 PM due to excessive evaporation, meaning it wastes water. Fines can be assessed for violations. On the…… MORE
Judge protects some of Hackman’s privacy
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — There will be no release of video or images of the bodies of actor Gene Hackman or his wife, after a judge agreed Monday to some measure of privacy. The elderly couple died of natural causes in their Santa Fe home in February, but national tabloid media has been hounding officials…… MORE
Plans dropped
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — Plans for turning the former downtown Century 14 movie theaters into a basketball-based academy has been dropped. ABC Prep says they will now remain in Old Town after they could not raise the money for the move. The theater at First and Central was put back onto the market last week…… MORE
Miyagishima makes the rounds
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — The long-time mayor of Las Cruces was in Albuquerque Monday, running for Governor, and speaking with KKOB’s T. J. Trout. Ken Miyagishima actually hasn’t declared just yet, but believes his terms as a county commissioner and mayor gives him the experience to run things. Miyagishima was the longest-serving mayor ever in…… MORE
New coach for UNM
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — New Mexico has hired a new head basketball coach. Eric Olen comes from U-C San Diego of the Big West, where he spent 21 seasons – with the last 12 as head coach. Olen has spent his entire coaching career with the Tritons, which may be a positive coming to a…… MORE
Sneaking bologna
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — A 52 year old Albuquerque man was caught trying to smuggle 242 pounds of pork bologna into the country this morning. In addition to the bologna, the agriculture canine agent discovered 60 undeclared Tramadol tablets, a schedule 4-controlled substance, in the center console of the vehicle. Customs and Border Patrol said…… MORE
5 year sentence for fatal shooting
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — An Albuquerque teenager was given a 5-year sentence for a fatal shooting at a Halloween party. 19-year-old Omar Castillo-Galindo pleaded no contest to second-degree murder in the death of 15-year-old Gilbran Gomez-Martinez at a party in southwest Albuquerque in 2022. Judge Jennifer Wernersbach handed down a 30-year sentence Wednesday, but suspended…… MORE
New culinary delights for the ballfield
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — The Albuquerque Isotopes showed off this season’s new additions to ballpark food Tuesday. Chef Jim Griego says it’s a lot more than just peanuts and Cracker Jack. Ice cream nachos are new this season. And if you just have to have a hot dog, Chef Jim created a sandwich with thin-sliced…… MORE
Magee arrested
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — A woman has been arrested for damaging 21 government vehicles in downtown Albuquerque. APD says 48-year-old Danielle Ruth Magee was smashing up police and city vehicles at the Prisoner Transport Center Monday with some sort of blunt object. Magee was also charged with damaging a police car last year, and 40…… MORE
Wrong gear results in death
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — The driver of a City of Santa Fe vehicle hit and killed a person sitting on a bench outside the Santa Fe Place Mall on Monday. The driver of the Honda Civic told police that they put the vehicle in drive, instead of reverse, and pressed the gas pedal, causing the…… MORE
Hantavirus beyond just Deer Mice
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — In light of the recent Hantavirus death of Betsy Harakawa New Mexicans have been warned to be on the lookout for deer mice which harbor the microbe and can spread it through their droppings. However, University of New Mexico researchers have found that more than 30 species of rodent and other…… MORE
Mexican Gulf cartel member caught at border
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — Sunday evening U.S. Border Patrol agents arrested a member of the Mexican Gulf cartel as well as being a member of the Paisas Mexican prison gang who was illegaly crossing the Rio Grande into South Texas. Agency officials said the individual had entered the United States illegally several times before and…… MORE
Justifiable homicide
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — Albuquerque police says it appears the shooting death of a 14-year-old boy at a northeast apartment complex was justifiable homicide. Officers responded around 10:15 Friday night to the Sandia Vista Apartments on Northeast Tramway for a shooting. A resident told officers he warned a group of teens he was armed as…… MORE
Wildfire Prepared Program
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — Senate Bill 33, the Wildfire Prepared Act, establishing the New Mexico Wildfire Prepared Program is headed to the Governor’s desk. It develops property protection standards and certification guidelines to make communities safer from wildfires. The measure requires the state Fire Planning Task Force develop standards for defensible space and the five-foot…… MORE
Tax relief for vets
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — Today, Gov. Lujan Grisham signed two bills that will provide significant tax relief and recreational opportunities for New Mexico veterans. House Bill 47 will raise the standard veteran property tax exemption from $4,000 to $10,000, with adjustments for inflation in subsequent years. While House Bill 161 provides veterans residing in New…… MORE
A stamp of approval for New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — New Mexico’s Native American community will be spotlighted with the release of new Forever stamps from the U.S. Postal Service. The “Powwows: Celebrating Native American Culture” stamps include the Women’s Traditional Dance, Crow Hop Dance, Men’s Hoop Dance, and Women’s Fancy Shawl Dance. A first-day-of-issue ceremony for the stamps, created by…… MORE
William Garcia in custody
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — Police detectives have arrested 15-year-old suspect, William Garcia, in connection with the homicide of 63-year-old Scott Habermehl, who was killed in a bicycling accident. Garcia is one of three individuals accused of the crime. Along with 13-year-old Johnathan Overbay, Garcia faces charges of murder, conspiracy to commit murder, leaving the scene…… MORE
Santa Fe Airport renovation complete
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — Phase One of Santa Fe’s airport expansion is now complete, 3 years after they broke ground. The renovation includes a new terminal, more parking and an indoor patio. The expanded airport has seen expanded use, with a 24-percent increase in passengers in the past 2 years, according to managers. Up next…… MORE
Seeking teenaged vandals
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — APD is asking for the publics help in identifying a group of teenagers accused of causing around $67,000 in damage to a downtown Albuquerque parking garage. On March 9th the group of five reportedly used more than a dozen fire extinguishers to damage cars in the Civic Center’s underground parking lot.…… MORE
Teenagers charged in vehicular assault
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
Addressing DEI
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
Isleta Pueblo file suit
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
Hondas are prime targets
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 stash house busted
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
Suicidal victim identified
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
Varela wants to reclaim Albuquerque
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
Improving emergency response
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
Speeders get their picture taken
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
Guns for south of the border
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
Medina elected President of Major Cities Chiefs Association
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
Road construction to be aware of
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
Governor appoints brother
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
Breweries are bracing
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
Immigrant friendly
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
Solar plant in Rio Rancho
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
Two APD officers involved in DWI scandal plea
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
Officer honored
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
Lab list of unwelcome
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
Fuel theft
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — Teresa Thompson and her daughter, the owners of M & T’s Mini Market in northwest Albuquerque have been forced to get $150,000 loan. The loan is an effort to recoup the thousands of dollars they lost to fuel theft last summer. After searching through security video, they found rigged box trucks…… MORE
Poor report card for New Mexico students
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — The Nation’s report card on school is out, and – once again – New Mexico ranks last in all categories. Scores from the National Assessment of Educational Progress shows about half of all 4th and 8th grade students are not meeting even the most basic ability in math or reading. Amanda…… MORE
Another officer resigns
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — APD Lt. Kyle Curtis who was targeted on Friday as part of an internal investigation of current and former DWI officers submitted his resignation Monday. The U.S. Attorney’s Office identified Lt. Curtis as Giglio-impaired as a result of the federal investigation into wrong doing. The DA’s Office used the designation to…… MORE
Feral cattle
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — Los Alamos National Laboratory is looking to finally get rid of feral cattle on their land. The cows have been known to cause accidents on area roads, and the proposals are for a round up, or to shoot the animals. The National Nuclear Security Administration also says the cattle have damaged…… MORE
Addressing downtown vacant buildings
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — The ordinance to register and improve vacant downtown buildings was signed by Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller Thursday. Terry Brunner of the Redevelopment Agency said at the sidewalk ceremony he’s always being asked what he’s doing to clear the blight. Owners of vacant buildings will have to pay $1-thousand to $5-thousand each…… MORE
Nose spray for depression
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — Johnson & Johnson has received approval from the USFDA for a nose spray to help treat depression. According to the pharmaceutical company the nasal spray can be given to people who haven’t seen improvements in their depression after taking at least two oral medications. The main ingredient for the spray is…… MORE
Homelessness funding heading to New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has awarded a total of more than $17 million dollars to projects throughout New Mexico, in an effort to combat homelessness. The funds will be applied towards prevention, rapid rehousing, transitional housing, and permanent supportive housing. Funding will also support youth and survivors…… MORE
25 year sentence for violent crime spree
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — Dakota Briscoe of Albuquerque man was sentenced in federal court to 25 years in prison for a violent crime spree that began with a double murder in September of 2020. The 38 year old Briscoe used a handgun to attack two men in their yard near Central and Atrisco and then…… MORE
Bendable concrete
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) –Researchers at the University of New Mexico have now officially patented their bendable concrete material design. Concrete’s tendency to fracture under stress is especially problematic when it comes to natural disasters and weather events like earthquakes and winds that put lateral stress, or tension, on buildings. The resulting patent of a 3D…… MORE
Breaking records
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — Sandia National Labs is breaking records. The Labs director reports that in 2024, Sandia’s economic impact to the state reached a record-breaking $5.2 billion, which is $400 million dollars more than the previous year. In addition, Sandia filed more patents and licenses last year, all of which involved new technologies developed…… MORE
Medicaid rates increase
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — The New Mexico Health Care Authority has received federal approval to increase Medicaid rates for services provided to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The rate increases, scheduled to kick in this month, apply to three programs, including the Developmental Disabilities Waiver, Mi Via Waiver and the Medically Fragile Waiver. New…… MORE
Spay trailer for Valencia County
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — The Southwest Animal Team of Valencia County has announced the arrival of a new 40-foot customized trailer which will provide spay and neuter operations south of the metro. Privately funded, the trailer has a surgery table, and is equipped with a dog bath and over 30 kennels, which can even be…… MORE
Crash reports can be found online
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — The City of Santa Fe has begun publishing crash reports online, in an effort to speed up the process for those involved. It previously took at least 15 days to get a crash report request, but now they’re put onto the City’s website each week. 80-percent of records requests for the…… MORE
Mobile ID’s available
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — New Mexico is the 12th state to offer the option to link your driver’s license to your smartphone. The newer mobile IDs on Apple and Android phones starting means you can use your phone’s ID at some businesses or even get through the airport. The digital IDs are already being used…… MORE
Lizard on a plate
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — There’s a new license plate option for New Mexico motorists. The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish partnered with the New Mexico Motor Vehicle Division to release a Gila Monster themed plate. This is the fifth wildlife art plate, joining quail, mule deer, Rio Grande cutthroat trout and roadrunner plates.…… MORE
Hot Air Balloon Strikes KKOB Tower
A hot air balloon knocked down one of KKOB’s AM radio towers this morning. No one was hurt when balloon caused the guy wires to fail, sending the structure crumbling to the ground around 8:45 AM. A woman who saw the balloon crash, said it was the blue balloon with the moon on it that had…… MORE
Dates set for National Championship Air Races in Roswell
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — Wednesday, Sept. 10th, 2025 is the premier date for the opening of the National Championship Air Races in Roswell. The Reno Air Racing Association chose Roswell as the new location of the event because the city’s Air Center can house all the planes competing in the races. It also has a…… MORE
Citation alert
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — Starting today, automated speed cameras placed in unincorporated areas of Bernalillo County will begin issuing citations. The county installed six different cameras in parts of the county and activated them last month. Since their installation, those caught speeding were only issued warnings. Now, the cameras will be issuing citations. Those with…… MORE
XTERRA coming to Ruidoso
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — The XTERRA triathlon is coming to Ruidoso next summer. It’s in the effort to boost tourism, which took a hit after fires and flooding. The Village of Ruidoso has announced a partnership with XTERRA and plans to hold a triathlon in August. Running, swimming, and biking athletes will be competing for…… MORE
Nick Paul, Alamogordo City Commissioner & State Senator-elect issues statement on Ruidoso fire
Ruidoso, NM (KKOB) — The rapid spread of the South Fork Fire has triggered a mandatory evacuation for the Village of Ruidoso. Senate District 33 Republican nominee Nick Paul released this statement: “The South Fork Fire has spread rapidly over the last few hours triggering a mandatory evacuation for the Village of Ruidoso. I am…… MORE
CABQ councilors present omnibus city charter referendums
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — Albuquerque City Council President Dan Lewis applauds the Council for passing amendment proposals Monday to present to voters at the 2024 general election. Each of the Charter amendments are reforms that will streamline City government hiring, add accountability to executive appointment procedures, and simplify City elections. “I am happy to present…… MORE
Addressing chronic absenteeism
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — A recent report by the New Mexico Legislative Finanace Committee titled Student Attendance and Performance, has delivered a failing grade. It shows the number of students chronically absent, meaning they missed more than 10% of school, more than doubled from 2019-2023, outpacing the national average. The data shows in 2023, 40%…… MORE
APD to increase police resources in downtown for summer
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — APD plans to increase police presence in the downtown area with specialty units such as Horse Mounted, Tactical, Traffic and officers assigned on TEAMS (Targeted Enforcement Active Monitoring) overtime during Summer 2024. Since the beginning of summer, officers have noted an increase in the number of patrons visiting the downtown area.…… MORE
Albuquerque sees 11% decrease in auto-theft while most cities see rise
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — Auto theft decreased by 11% in a four-county metro area, according to the National Insurance Crime Bureau. Albuquerque has now dropped from sixth to seventh place, having been listed worse in the nation from 2016-2018. “Auto theft is a quality of life issue that has always been a top priority for…… MORE
BernCo Commissioner Steven Michael Quezada hosts community meeting
Bernalillo County, NM (KKOB) — Commissioner Steven Michael Quezada will host a community meeting on the proposed Behavioral Health Ordinance on Monday, June 17, in the Ken Sanchez Commission Chambers at Alvarado Square, 415 Silver Ave. SW, Albuquerque, NM 87102 from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. “We have heard from many of our constituents with…… MORE
Senate Republicans re-introduce comprehensive crime bill for upcoming Special Session
Santa Fe, NM (KKOB) — Thursday, the New Mexico Senate Republicans announced their plan to re-introduce legislation to strengthen the state’s Racketeering Act (RICO) during the upcoming Special Session. The bill echoes the effort made to address public safety by Senate Republicans during this year’s regular Legislative Session in January and February. “Unfortunately, the Governor’s…… MORE
NMDWS Labor Relations Division hosting rapid hire event
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — The New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions’ Labor Relations Division (LRD) will host a rapid hire event on Monday in Albuquerque to fill critical positions. Staff will interview interested candidates on-site on Monday, June 17, between 1 and 5 p.m., and June 18, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the…… MORE
BernCo Commissioners act on NM Department of Justice report
Bernalillo County, NM (KKOB) — The Bernalillo County Board of Commissioners plans a special public meeting on Tuesday, June 18, to address the New Mexico Department of Justice investigation. The New Mexico Department of Justice concluded that a rolling quorum occurred prior to the April 9, 2024 resolution outlining the process to hire the next county…… MORE
