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
Bandelier closure
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — Starting Monday, Bandelier National Monument will temporarily close the Alcove House and part of the Cottonwood Overflow Parking Lot. The closure comes after flash flooding hit Frijoles Canyon on September 5th, where water levels rose more than 5 feet. Normally, Frijoles Creek flows at about a foot. It’s recommended visitors arrive to Bandelier before 9 am…… MORE
Surge in measles
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — Measles cases in New Mexico and Texas have surged to 444, with a rise of 74 infections in just three days, marking one of the largest outbreaks in the U.S. in a decade. The outbreak, which began in late January in Gaines County, Texas, has seen cases increase to 270. As…… 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
Overnight hit and run
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — There’s been an arrest in an overnight hit and run that left one woman dead. Albuquerque police have charged 38-year-old Jonathan Gallegos with leaving the scene of an accident, resulting in death. Gallegos also admitted to drinking before the crash. Investigators are waiting for the results of a blood test before…… MORE
Concerns over pallet shelters
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — Residents of Santa Fe’s First District showed up at Wednesday night’s City Council meeting to voice concerns over a homeless community that could be coming to Agua Fria Street. One woman says she’s pouring her life savings into her home, that’s just a block from the proposed micro-community site. The City…… 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
Judge Jessen to retire
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — Twelfth Judicial District Court Judge Ellen Jessen will be retiring from the bench on March 31st. She presided over more than 6,500 cases since taking the bench in July 2020. Before being appointed by Governor Lujan Grisham, Jessen served as a domestic relations hearing officer and an attorney.… MORE
Another joins APD DWI scandal
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — Today former Albuquerque Police Department officer Nelson Ortiz joined former APD officers Honorio Alba Jr., Joshua Montaño, Neill Elsman, and Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Jeff Hammerel in pleading guilty to the DWI scandal. Ortiz worked with paralegal Ricardo “Rick” Mendez and Defense Attorney Thomas Clear III to get DWI cases…… 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
Want Garcia tried as an adult
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — Prosecutors said today they want to charge 16 year old William Garcia as an adult. He faces charges for a hit-and-run crash that killed Scott Habermehl as he was riding to work at Sandia National Labs. Garcia is accused of filming the video, allegedly showing him encouraging 13 year old driver…… 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
Possible border buffer zone
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — The Trump administration is considering plans to have the U.S. military control a buffer zone along the southern border and temporarily hold migrants who enter the country illegally. The plans would establish a military-controlled, 60-foot-deep buffer zone along the southern border that could extend from west Texas near El Paso to…… 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
Guatemala fortifies border
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
Deputy-involved shooting
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — One person is dead following a deputy-involved shooting in northeast Albuquerque this morning. The incident occurred near the 500 block of Live Oak Place NE, close to Tramway Blvd. According to the Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office,deputies responded to a call about a violent person arming themselves at a home. The suspect…… 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
DOGE eyeing WIPP
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency appears to have targeted a building lease for the Carlsbad field office overseeing the country’s only underground nuclear waste disposal site. The office is a 90,000- square foot facility that houses 200 workers who manage the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant. New Mexico’s congressional delegation was…… 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
Council overrides Mayor Keller
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — By and 8 to 1 vote, the Albuquerque City Council overrode Mayor Keller’s veto against taking half a million dollars from the Rail Trail project and put it towards the Ken Sanchez Westside Indoor Sports Complex construction. Councilor Louie Sanchez made the motion to override. The Council noted the Rail Trail’s…… 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
Gene Hackman and wife found dead in their Santa Fe home
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
New look for squad cars
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — The Rio Rancho Police Department is looking for a redesign of their squad cars, and they’re turning to local students. Entries are being taken through the end of March for designs that includes the phrase, “Rio Rancho Police Serving since 1981.” 3 stars or the call signs of the department’s 3…… MORE
Balloons bring bucks
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
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
Another DWI scandal fallen
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — Today Sheriff John Allen announced BCSO deputy Jeffrey Hammerel has resigned, just before accepting a plea agreement in the DWI scandal case. Hammerel says he received at least $20,000 in cash or gifts in exchange for his help spoiling the cases. Under the plea agreement, He faces up to 80 years…… MORE
Guilty gets life sentences
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
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
New Mexico tops the list
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
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
Big money for Haaland campaign
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — The gubernatorial campaign of Deb Haaland was just launched last Thursday, but has already reached the $1-million fundraising mark. Her campaign announced the update over the weekend, saying the money came from over 20-thousand donors. The former Congresswoman and US Interior Secretary is the first candidate announced for next year’s election.… 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
Shooting at mall
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
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
Student hit by vehicle in front of school
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — A middle school student was struck by a vehicle this morning just steps away from their northeast Albuquerque school. Albuquerque Public Schools reported that the student is in good condition and returned to afternoon classes. In response to the incident, the school is collaborating with the City to launch a volunteer…… MORE
Responding to ICE activity
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — Santa Fe has re-established their Immigration Committee, following ICE raids around the country under the Administration of President Trump. 10 new members were appointed last week, after the committee had gone dormant due to the pandemic. Mayor Alan Webber says the committee will advise the city on what actions they should…… 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
Music returns
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — A couple of canceled concerts are now back on in Albuquerque. Country star Tim McGraw’s canceled show from August at Sandia Resort Amphitheater is now set for shows on September 5th and 6th. He had to bow out due to knee surgery last summer. It was announced Country’s Wynonna Judd will…… 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
EV mandate not achievable
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — There could be bi-partisan support to delay an electric vehicle mandate when the legislature convenes next week. Carlos Garcia of the Garcia Auto Group says there’s no way that 43-percent of vehicle sales in New Mexico will be EV’s by 2026. He tells KKOB’s Morning Show with Bob Clark car manufacturers…… 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
Groundbreaking for new children’s psychiatric center
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — A groundbreaking took place at UNM Hospital today for a new building that will house a psychiatric center for children. The plans include more beds, more providers, and “modern” psychiatric care. There will also be play areas for kids. UNMH’s CEO Kate Becker says, there will be two separate age-appropriate play…… 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
Duck Pond to be renovated
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — A beloved landmark on the UNM campus is in line for a renovation. Wednesday, Nov. 6th, from 4 to 4:45 p.m. the public is invited to the groundbreaking of the comprehensive renewal project for the Duck Pond. Designed by Garrett Eckbo and completed in 1976, it’s a man-made urban water feature,…… 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
Duke City to Music City
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — Duke City to Music City, non-stop. Southwest Airlines has announced new service between Albuquerque and Nashville, Tennessee, starting on April 8th 2025. Aviation Department Director Richard McCurley said, the two cities share an array of similarities, particularly in the arts and outdoor lifestyle. Beyond that, this new route will improve connectivity…… 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
BernCo hosts 2024 General Obligation bond package proposal virtual presentations
Bernalillo County, NM (KKOB) — BernCo will host two webinars to discuss Bernalillo County’s 2024 general obligation (GO) bond proposal on Monday, June 17 from 11 a.m. to noon and from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. The presentation will also allow the public to ask questions and provide feedback about the bond proposal. The public…… MORE
Rocket Lab expansion to bring manufacturing jobs to Albuquerque
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — The Biden-Harris Administration announced Tuesday the Department of Commerce will fund Rocket Lab with up to $23.9 million to enhance the supply of space-grade solar cells used in spacecraft and satellites. Rocket Lab is the parent company of SolAero Technologies, which assembles solar cells at its facility in Albuquerque’s Sandia Science…… MORE
BernCo Commissioners select top three county manager candidates
Bernalillo County, NM (KKOB) — The top three county manager candidates were selected during tonight’s Bernalillo County Commission meeting. Earlier today, the Board of County Commissioners met in a closed meeting to discuss five candidates the County Manager Search Committee presented to them last week. The top five applicants were interviewed by the full commission…… MORE
Partnership speeds up development of flow batteries for green grid, water
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — Most Americans don’t leave home without at least one lithium battery-powered device, and someday, the house itself may have a battery back-up. Sandia National Laboratories battery expert Melissa Meyerson works in a glovebox to setup a lithium-sulfur flow battery. These kinds of batteries have huge potential for being large, safe and…… MORE
BernCo Commissioners to select top three county manager candidates
Bernalillo County, NM (KKOB) — The community can expect to learn who the top three county manager candidates are during today’s County Commission meeting, beginning at 5 p.m. in the Ken Sanchez Commission Chambers at Alvarado Square. On Tuesday, June 11, the Board of County Commissioners will first meet in a closed meeting earlier in…… MORE
USDA Forest Service investing in Isleta East Mountains Project
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — Monday, the USDA Forest Service announced it is investing $300,000 in the Isleta East Mountains Youth Fuel Reduction Project to restore tribal, state and private forestlands. This investment directly supports the agency’s efforts to confront the ongoing wildfire crisis, while providing critical support to landowners across management jurisdictions as they work…… MORE
BernCo Treasurer’s Office mails yearly unpaid property tax notices
Bernalillo County, NM (KKOB) — The BernCo Treasurer’s Office mailed approximately 28,000 notices of delinquency to remind owners to pay their property taxes. Unpaid property tax notices are for delinquent property taxes for real property land, personal property/livestock, and manufactured homes/mobile homes. Taxpayers have until July 10 to make payments in full. On July 11…… MORE
APD officer on leave after arrest for DWI
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — An APD officer has been placed on administrative leave after he was arrested overnight by New Mexico State Police for DWI. Officer Jordan Hernandez was arrested around midnight on Sunday after State Police spotted him driving at a high rate of speed in his patrol vehicle on Bobby Foster Rd., near…… MORE
River bridge coming to Los Lunas
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB)– Growth and development in the village of Los Lunas continues to increase, both in population and employment and there is only one I-25 exit for the area. That will change with the beginning of the long-awaited interstate interchange in Los Lunas, and river bridge, about to become a reality. John Taschek, an…… MORE
Work begins on Rio Bravo Boulevard Gap Improvements project
Bernalillo County, NM (KKOB) — Work is set to begin on the Rio Bravo Boulevard Gap Improvements Project today, Monday, June 10. The project includes the construction of an additional lane of travel lane in each direction on Rio Bravo Boulevard from Prince Street to Second Street increasing the number of lanes from four to…… MORE
APD arrests 11-year-old after violent crime spree
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — APD officers took an 11-year-old boy into custody late Thursday following a series of dangerous crimes, including a shooting last week. Below is a list of incidents involving the juvenile suspect: May 5, 2024 – A Kia Forte was stolen in northeast Albuquerque and was recovered an hour later. May 12,…… MORE
Third annual Touch A Truck event at Franklin Plaza
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — District 9 City Councilor Renée Grout and the APD Foothills Area Command will host the third annual Touch A Truck event! WHEN: Saturday, June 15, 2024, 10:00 AM to Noon WHERE: Franklin Plaza (the northeast corner of Central and Juan Tabo) Enjoy delicious treats from food trucks, plenty of…… MORE
