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Improving crime numbers

Improving crime numbers

Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — Good numbers from APD. The department has released preliminary crime statistics for the first quarter of 2025. The report reflecting significant decreases in property and violent crime categories. The statistics compare the first three months of 2024 to the same time period in 2025. Specifically, homicides were down 48%; shootings with…

Transfer portal active

Transfer portal active

Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — The transfer portal is starting to work in New Mexico’s favor as the Lobos pick up a couple of notable players. In football, UNM got a commitment from the University of Connecticut. 6-foot-6 tall freshman quarterback Cole Welliver leaves U-Conn for Albuquerque. He’s a former 3-star prospect out of Texas. In…

Aggressive panhandler

Aggressive panhandler

Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — An aggressive, homeless panhandler is recovering after being shot in the leg near the Uptown Transit Center Wednesday. The man identified by police as Justyn McDaniel was demanding money from people in line at an ATM, and punched one in the face. Then he jumped on a car and kicked in…

Increase in New Mexico resident entry fee

Increase in New Mexico resident entry fee

Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — The Albuquerque BioPark reports they’ve been dealing with a more than $200,000 increase in food and drug costs in just the past four years. As a result, they’re asking city leaders to increase ticket prices at the zoo, aquarium and botanic garden by $1 for New Mexicans. The increase on in…

Measles cases growing

Measles cases growing

Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — Curry County has reported its first measles case, an infant too young for vaccination, raising New Mexico’s total to 71 cases. Health officials stress the need for vaccination and awareness. Possible exposure sites include a WIC Agency and Walmart in Clovis, and Firehouse Subs and Bob’s Thriftway in Hobbs and Lovington.…

Dog tosser

Dog tosser

Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — A man threw a small dog at an officer before fleeing and briefly holding a woman hostage. The incident began when officers approached him for trespassing at a gas station. During the encounter, 41-year-old Bobby Chavez, threw the dog at the officer and ran. He then entered a nearby apartment, holding…