24 applicants for APS superintendent job

Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — Two dozen educators from across the country are vying to be the next leader of Albuquerque Public Schools as the Board of Education strives to have a new superintendent in place by July 1. Tuesday was the application deadline for the position, and the board is tentatively planning to choose a…MORE

City outlines Metro Crime Initiative for 2024 legislative session

Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller and APD Chief Harold Medina were joined Friday by District Attorney Bregman, state legislators and local and tribal law enforcement officials, business leaders to roll out the City’s 2024 Metro Crime Initiative legislative agenda and highlighted plans to expand the Real Time Crime Center (RTCC) to benefit…MORE

Pasadena Tournament of Roses announces 2024 float judges

Pasadena, Ca. (KKOB) — The Pasadena Tournament of Roses® has selectedHeather de Kok, Judith K. Nakamura and Richard Schulhof as judges for the 2024 Float Awardssponsored by FTD®.This year’s judges bring unique perspectives on parades and floral presentations. An inductee ofthe American Institute of Floral Design, Heather is a proud Canadian businesswoman and founderof the…MORE

APD arrests man for stabbing death at homeless encampment

Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — APD detectives arrested Zachariah Riley for Wednesday’s stabbing death of a man during a dispute at a homeless encampment south of Downtown. According to witnesses, two men confronted Riley, 39, who was inside a tent in the area of 2nd St. and Arvada Ave., N.W., over a dispute involving a phone.…MORE

BCSO announces relaunch of the Metro Air Support Unit with Metro 1 Patrol

Bernalillo County, NM (KKOB) — In a significant step forward following the tragic loss of the Metro 2 helicopter in2022 and the subsequent suspension of operations, the Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office is honored toannounce the relaunch of the Metro Air Support Unit with Metro 1, an A-Star B3 Helicopter, resuming lawenforcement patrols in the skies.After…MORE

Support affordable housing and receive a state tax credit

Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — If you would like to make a meaningful donation before the end of the year, consider donating to the State Tax Credit Program, which helps build affordable housing across the state. State tax credits are available to individuals and businesses that make donations to the program, and the tax credit is…MORE

Scammers impersonating Chief of Police and requesting money

Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — APD has received reports of a scammer who is impersonating Chief of Police Harold Medina and may be targeting the elderly. The scammer called from a spoofed number, demanded $10K and referenced a fake police report case number. The phone number appears to be a legitimate city number and is linked…MORE

DOH unveils comprehensive helpline

Santa Fe, NM (KKOB) — The New Mexico Department of Health (DOH) announces the launch of a unified hotline, the “NM DOH Helpline,” aimed at consolidating the various DOH hotlines into a single point of contact for the public. The helpline will provide essential information and assistance on a wide range of health-related inquiries.   …MORE

APD announces retirement and promotion among command staff

Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — APD’s Deputy Chief Cori Lowe is retiring from the department following a career as an officer, detective and a leader during reform efforts during the past six years. Lowe oversees the Accountability Bureau, which she helped create as part of APD’s efforts to gain compliance under the Court-Approved Settlement Agreement with…MORE