Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — The Air Force Research Laboratory, or AFRL, and NASA are collaborating with eight American universities for the second year of the Mission Concept Program, which runs May 13 to July 19, 2024. In its first year, the program assisted eight universities from across the U.S. in gaining skills focused on early…… MORE
Doodle for Google NM student contest winner
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — A talented Albuquerque student could soon have their art on the Google homepage for hundreds of millions to see. Google announced the 55 State and Territory winners in its Doodle for Googlecompetition, a contest where K-12 students across the United States have the opportunity to create their own version of the…… MORE
National Championship Air Races take off for Roswell in 2025
Reno, NV (KKOB) — The Reno Air Racing Association (RARA) proudly announces that Roswell, NM will be the new home of the world-renowned National Championship Air Races (NCAR). Following a lengthy selection process by RARA, and after demonstrating its commitment to carry forward this one-of-a-kind event, Roswell has been chosen to host the return of…… MORE
APD arrests two suspects for shooting death at Cinnamon Tree apartments
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — Two Albuquerque murder suspects were arrested Tuesday by the U.S. Marshal Service in Alamosa, CO. The pair are charged for the shooting death of Alexander DeHerrera at the Cinnamon Tree Apartments in Albuquerque on April 19, 2024. Euphemia Rivas, 27, and Jacob Romero, 26, are both charged with an open count…… MORE
CABQ Councilors fund doghouses for Animal Welfare Department
Shelter is as important for animals as it is for humans. Albuquerque City Councilors, Tammy Fiebelkorn (District 7) and Dan Champine (District 8) teamed up with the Albuquerque Woodworkers Association and the City Animal Welfare Department (AWD) to make sure more dogs in our community have shelter. Many companion animal guardians are not aware that…… MORE
Polly’s Run marks 15 years of battling pancreatic cancer
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — Polly’s Run, the prime fundraiser for pancreatic cancer in New Mexico, commemorates its15th Anniversary. Scheduled for Saturday, June 1, at Tiguex Park near Albuquerque’s Old Town, the event willinclude a 5K run and walk at 8:30 a.m. and a Kid’s K at 9:30 a.m. All proceeds will support the Polly RogersPancreatic…… MORE
APD issues statement on upcoming film depicting West Mesa murders
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — The Albuquerque Police Department issued the following statement regarding an upcoming film depicting the murders of 11 women and an unborn child found on the city’s west mesa in 2009. APD was never contacted nor consulted by the writer or producers of the film. The first time the department was aware…… MORE
ABQ FBI offers reward for trio in ATM robbery
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — The FBI and Albuquerque Police Department are seeking the public’s assistance to identify a Trio who robbed a Wells Fargo ATM machine, located at 550 San Mateo Blvd SE, Albuquerque on Friday, May 17, 2024 at approximately 1:25pm. 1st Suspect’s description: 2nd Suspect’s description: 3rd Suspect’s description: The suspects took an undisclosed amount of…… MORE
Mount Taylor Ranger District fuelwood permits
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — Beginning Wednesday May 22, 2024, the Mount Taylor Ranger District will be selling fuelwood permits at their Fort Wingate location on Wednesdays only. Fuelwood permits will be for the Mt Taylor Ranger District:Dead Standing/DownDead OakWildings (transplants). Fort Wingate sale location: 326 D. Painted Horse Trail in Fort Wingate, NM. Directions: I-40…… MORE
From up in flames to up in the air: Zozobra
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — Monday, at the Balloon Museum, Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller and Santa Fe Mayor Alan Webber came together to unveil the much-anticipated design of the Zozobra special shape hot air balloon. The Zozobra hot air balloon is sponsored in part by the City of Albuquerque’s Department of Arts & Culture and Tourism…… MORE
