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Syringes and needles on pedestrian bridge

Syringes and needles on pedestrian bridge

Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — Wednesday, Albuquerque Public Schools Police notified the City that a pedestrian bridge frequently used by students of Del Norte High School had a large amount of syringes and needles. A Parks and Recreation Department employee who collects sharps was dispatched to pick them up. A spokesperson for the department said the…

July for “The Block”

July for “The Block”

Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — Residents of Rio Rancho have been waiting for this one — “The Block” will finally open for business this summer. The 18-hundred square foot venue, in the Enchanted Hills Shopping Center, has indoor and outdoor spaces for food vendors, retailers, a bar overlooking the Sandia Mountains and an outdoor stage. Most…

Previous threats by Collins

Previous threats by Collins

Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — The Texas man accused of killing two women and shooting a five year old girl at a park in Clovis and kidnapping a baby had made threats months ago. The Albuquerque Journal reports 26-year old Alek Collins reportedly told the FBI if the agency didn’t help him find his daughter he…

Bonds for projects

Bonds for projects

Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — It was a unanimous vote by the Albuquerque City Council Monday night. The group voted to authorize the sale of Gross Receipt Tax Improvement Revenue Bonds to secure $22.5 million to fund projects around Albuquerque. That funding will go towards the Southwest Public Safety Center, City Youth Shelters, and the Cibola…

Insurance rates keep climbing

Insurance rates keep climbing

Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — Insurance premiums in New Mexico have increased 34% in a year. Bob Passmore, the department vice president of personal lines at the American Property Casualty Insurance Association says, factors like riskier driving behavior, such as speeding, distracted driving and impaired driving, serve to increase injury and collision claims costs. Insurance companies…

Powell appeal denied

Powell appeal denied

Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — John Powell was involved in the 2018 murders of three people in Dixon, New Mexico. After being convicted in court, Powell appealed, arguing that he was acting “rash” during the killings because he was dealing with drug withdrawal. He argued the deaths were not premeditated. However, the New Mexico Supreme Court…