Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — APD is asking for the publics help in identifying a group of teenagers accused of causing around $67,000 in damage to a downtown Albuquerque parking garage. On March 9th the group of five reportedly used more than a dozen fire extinguishers to damage cars in the Civic Center’s underground parking lot.…… MORE
Teenagers charged in vehicular assault
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — A pair of young teen boys are charged with intentionally driving a car into a man on a bicycle last year, killing him. Albuquerque police say the boys – ages 13 and 15 – made a video of the crash on May 29th on Moon Lane as 63-year-old Scott Habermehl was…… MORE
Counting Crows
Don’t miss Counting Crows: The Complete Sweets! Tour with Special Guest The Gaslight Anthem at Isleta Amphitheater on August 5!… MORE
Hondas are prime targets
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — Honda owners are being warned by Albuquerque Police, their cars are becoming the favorites of thieves. APD reports an uptick in thefts of Honda CIVICS, with CRV’s and Accords also being targeted. Many of those have been taken from apartment complexes in the northeast and Foothills areas, including Tramway, Wyoming and…… MORE
Albuquerque stash house busted
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — A transnational organized crime task force raided an Albuquerque home where migrants were being held for ransom. As a result, Tomas Mateo Gaspar and Isaias David Jose were charged with hostage taking and harboring illegal aliens. Authorities were alerted when the FBI received a call on March 1st from a Guatemalan…… MORE
Improving emergency response
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — Albuquerque Fire Rescue is making staffing changes to improve emergency response. Both Rescues and Engines will be staffed with paramedics in high-demand areas, expanding paramedic and EMT coverage across multiple districts. AFR’s Fire Chief, Emily Jaramillo, says these updates aim to improve response times and care quality amid rising call volumes.… MORE
Speeders get their picture taken
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — After receiving feedback on issues regarding crashes and people speeding down Shelly Ave., near I-40, Bernalillo County now has the roadway under constant supervision, in the form of cameras. In just two weeks, the mobile speed cameras have caught over 300 people breaking the law by going too fast. The posted…… MORE
Guns for south of the border
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — A federal grand jury has indicted six men in connection with the purchase of pistols, rifles, and 2,000 rounds of ammunition at an El Paso gun show, allegedly intended for delivery to the Sinaloa cartel. Ayala Murillo allegedly told investigators he is a member of the Sinaloa cartel and that the…… MORE
Road construction to be aware of
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — Construction on a new water line and road reconstruction project along Broadmoor Boulevard will begin Monday. The project, spanning from Country Club Drive to Loma Colorado Boulevard, will cost approximately $8.4 million and is expected to last one year. While no full lane closures are planned, drivers should expect some delays…… MORE
Governor appoints brother
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham has appointed her brother to be a regent at New Mexico Highlands University. The governor defends the appointment, saying Greg Lujan is exactly the kind of person she wants as a regent – an adult who went back to school to get a college degree. He’ll serve…… MORE
