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Humans pass shigellosis to primates

Humans pass shigellosis to primates

Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — New Mexico researchers report that a highly infectious gastrointestinal infection caused by a type of bacteria called Shigella, was spread from humans to primates at the Albuquerque BioPark Zoo between May 2021 and November 2023. Research published Tuesday found the infection spread into the zoo, causing six primate deaths. The infection…

Fentanyl addiction affecting those south of the border

Fentanyl addiction affecting those south of the border

Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — Fentanyl, made with chemicals from Asia and manufactured by the Sinaloa and Jalisco cartels in Mexico, has flooded the streets of the U.S., and is now extracting a toll on Mexican citizens. Local leaders in Juarez say the city is not prepared to cope with widespread consumption of fentanyl, which is…

Student with gun at middle school

Student with gun at middle school

Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — A 13-year-old student was arrested Tuesday at Jimmy Carter Middle School in Albuquerque after staff discovered a loaded gun in the student’s possession. Authorities say the gun had a bullet in the chamber and was found following a tip. The student was taken to a juvenile facility and charged with unlawful…

New Albuquerque dental clinic

New Albuquerque dental clinic

Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — Touro College of Dental Medicine is now accepting appointments at its new Albuquerque clinic, with services starting June 25. The facility will offer low-cost dental care in areas like orthodontics and pediatric dentistry. Located on the Lovelace Biomedical campus, it also serves as a training site for dental students.

Fire restrictions in place

Fire restrictions in place

Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — The State Forestry Division is imposing fire restrictions across much of New Mexico as we head into the Memorial Day weekend. .This means smoking, campfires, fireworks and other activities that produce sparks or flames are prohibited on state lands. The restrictions include all of central New Mexico, including Bernalillo, Sandoval and…

California man repeats in New Mexico

California man repeats in New Mexico

Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — A man has been arrested for exposing himself to a 7-year-old girl at the H and M clothing store in the Coronado Mall. APD says Timothy Riha exposed himself to a woman at a shoe store at Cottonwood Mall, and was caught making videos of young girls in the fitting room…