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Pleads guilty to first degree murder

Pleads guilty to first degree murder

Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — Ty Gallegos pleaded guilty to first-degree murder in the death of a local mother, Kayla Montano in 2022. Gallegos is one of five young people charged with shooting Kayla Montano at a gas station near I-25 and Comanche. Police say the murder was a case of mistaken identity. The teens thought…

Gas prices this week

Gas prices this week

Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — The statewide gas price average in the Land of Enchantment is $3.32 for a gallon of regular unleaded, according to the Triple ‘A’ New Mexico Weekend Gas Watch. That price is 24 cents less per gallon than on this day last year. Albuquerque motorists are shelling out 3-29, while the national…

Possible reclassification for marijuana

Possible reclassification for marijuana

Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration announced Tuesday they want to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug. The proposal still needs to be reviewed by the White House. It would recognize the medical use of cannabis and acknowledge that it has less potential for abuse than some other drugs. Pat Davis…

APD identifies man shot by police

APD identifies man shot by police

Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — APD investigators released the identity of the man who was shot by police on Tuesday near Sandia Casino. Detectives attempted to detain Nicolas Roach on Tuesday, April 30, 2024, as part of an auto theft investigation. Two woman complied with officers, but Roach attempted to flee. Detectives attempted to use less-lethal…

HSD welcomes Melissa Kozlowski as new director of Income Support Division

HSD welcomes Melissa Kozlowski as new director of Income Support Division

Santa Fe, NM (KKOB) — Melissa Kozlowski is the new director of the Income Support Division, announced by the New Mexico Human Services Department (HSD) today. With over two decades of experience in operational management within the private sector, Kozlowski brings a wealth of knowledge and leadership skills to her new role, effective May 1,…

AAA NM Weekend Gas Watch

AAA NM Weekend Gas Watch

Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — The statewide gas price average in New Mexico is $3.32 for a gallon of regular unleaded fuel, according to the AAA New Mexico Weekend Gas Watch. That price is nine cents more when compared to this day last week and 24 cents less per gallon than on this day last year. Of…