Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — APD homicide detectives arrested Ethan Sheppard and charged him for fatally stabbing his co-worker during a fight at Golden Pride restaurant. Both Sheppard, 37, and the victim, an adult male, were working today at the Golden Pride, located at 1830 Lomas Blvd., N.E., when the stabbing took place around 1:45 p.m.…… MORE
NMSP arrest suspect after multiple car jackings
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — New Mexico State Police officers located a suspect who had car jacked multiple vehicles after fleeing from a traffic stop from the Albuquerque Police Department (APD). January 27, 2024, NMSP received a call from APD regarding a stolen vehicle that fled from them and was driving the wrong way into oncoming…… MORE
Inmate death at the Metropolitan Detention Center
Bernalillo County, NM (KKOB) — Despite rigorous life-saving efforts, an inmate died on Jan. 27, 2024, at the Metropolitan Detention Center. MDC and the UNM Hospital medical team responded to a medical emergency notification and life-saving measures were initiated. Albuquerque Ambulance and Bernalillo County Fire & Rescue were dispatched and arrived at the facility at…… MORE
Become a superhero with AWD
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — The City of Albuquerque Animal Welfare Department’s (AWD) superhero volunteer team is made up of ordinary people with big hearts. They are dedicated, caring individuals who give their time to make a positive impact on shelter pets. Are you interested in helping these Albuquerque pets in need? Have at least 6…… MORE
APD launches administrative investigation following feds probe
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — APD is launching an administrative investigation following a federal investigation into allegations of wrong-doing by officers who currently work for, or who have worked for the DWI Unit in the past. Five officers are being notified that they are targets of the investigation. Four of the officers are on administrative leave…… MORE
APD releases updates on officer shot by suspect
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — APD identified the officer who was shot Saturday by a suspect who was in an embezzled vehicle at the Adam Market in Southeast Albuquerque. Officer Zachary Garris suffered injuries to both hands as a bullet struck him while holding his department-issued firearm during the encounter. Physicians at the University of New…… MORE
Statement from Sheriff John Allen
Bernalillo County, NM (KKOB) — Monday morning, I was informed of the arrest of one of our deputies for driving while intoxicated. Thisincident deeply concerns me, as it does not align with the high standards and values of the BernalilloCounty Sheriff’s Office. Our fundamental duty is to uphold the law and ensure public safety, and…… MORE
Avangrid terminates merger with PNM
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — PNM received notice from Avangrid on December 31, 2023, that it was terminating the merger agreement with PNM’s parent company, PNM Resources. The companies announced their agreement to merge in October 2020 and presented the benefits of the merger, including customer rate credits, in their request for approval from the New…… MORE
AAA New Mexico: Gas prices drop again to wrap up 2023
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — New Mexico gas prices reversed course and dropped over the holiday week, with the statewide gas price average in New Mexico dipping six cents to $2.90 for a gallon of regular unleaded fuel, according to the AAA New Mexico Weekend Gas Watch. Of the major metropolitan areas surveyed in New Mexico,…… MORE
APD charge Knockouts employee for possession of handgun on night of murder
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — APD detectives charged a woman for unlawfully carrying a firearm into the Knockouts club on the night of a murder last week. Pawnthipe Mune-Ath, 23, an employee of the Downtown nightclub, was detained the night of the fatal shooting on Dec. 19, 2023. While she was not involved in the shooting,…… MORE
