CABQ’s clearing the way for safer neighborhoods

Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — Friday, Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller was joined by Councilor Brook Bassan to sign O-24-1 into law. The ordinance streamlines the process that the Planning Department’s Code Enforcement Division follows to demolish unsafe commercial buildings, unsafe accessory structures, and dwellings unfit for human habitation. The City of Albuquerque also highlighted the demolition…MORE

BCSO deputy-involved shooting following vehicle pursuit

Bernalillo County, NM (KKOB) — Sunday at approximately 2:30 PM, Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a report of a suspicious vehicle, described as a maroon Mustang, in the area of 2nd and Osuna.Upon locating and making contact with the vehicle, it was found to be occupied by two male individuals. The driver of the…MORE

NMSP officer murder suspect caught in ABQ

UPDATE UPDATE UPDATE–Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — Today, the Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office successfully ended the manhunt for a suspect responsible for the murder of a South Carolina woman and the tragic killing of New Mexico State Police Officer Justin Hare. Jaremy Alexander Smith, the individual linked to this series of violent crimes, was apprehended following…MORE

NMSP trooper shot and killed

Tucumcari, NM (KKOB) — A New Mexico state police officer was shot and killed this morning around 5:30 on I-40 in eastern New Mexico near Tucumcari. Multiple law enforcement agencies are searching for the suspect last seen wearing a brown hoodie and jacket, the state department of public safety said in an email to the…MORE

Hyatt Regency Tamaya recognized as “Best Hotel”

Santa Ana Pueblo, NM (KKOB) — Hyatt Regency Tamaya Resort & Spa, located between Albuquerque and Santa Fe, has been recognized in U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Hotels” awards. “We are honored to be recognized in U.S. News & World Report’s prestigious ‘Best Hotel’ awards,” said Chrisie Smith, Director of Sales and Marketing at…MORE

NM Film Office says feature movie to be shot in Land of Enchantment

Santa Fe, NM (KKOB) — New Mexico Film Office Director Amber Dodson announced today that the feature film, “Eddington,” will begin filming this month in and around Albuquerque, Santa Fe County, and Truth or Consequences.   “Our film incentive programs were designed to bring big-name projects to our incredible rural communities,” Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham…MORE

ABQ Mayor hosts 4th graders for experience with City Departments

Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — From trucks, to games, to lessons about how a city operates, 4th graders at Zia Elementary School got a chance to experience it all in an interactive field trip with the City of Albuquerque this morning. Mayor Tim Keller hosted the students at the Civic Plaza Thursday morning to teach them…MORE

NM State Fair announces rodeo and concert schedule

Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — New Mexico State Fair officials announced an exciting and star-studded concert lineup for the 2024 New Mexico State Fair. In addition to electrifying concerts, the State Fair will also feature the heart-pounding action of the Pro Rodeo Cowboy Association (PRCA) Rodeo.This year’s New Mexico State Fair rodeo-concert lineup features global country…MORE

Juvenile Detention Center Rapid Hire Job Fair is coming

Bernalillo County, NM (KKOB) — BernCo’s Juvenile Detention Center is holding a Rapid Hire Job Fair on March 16 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 5100 Second St. NW. The goal is to meet, interview and hire compassionate individuals interested in making a difference in the lives of young people in the juvenile justice…MORE

APD hires nearly 100 Police Service Aides

Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — The Albuquerque Police Department has nearly 100 Police Service Aides with a new academy class of 27 people that started this week. When the group graduates, there will be 91 PSA’s on Albuquerque’s streets to assist sworn officers. Tuesday, Chief Harold Medina welcomed the 47th Police Service Aide class, with 27…MORE