Category Archives: KKOB Local News

Cuoy Griffin appeal rejected

Cuoy Griffin appeal rejected

Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — Today the Supreme Court rejected an appeal from Cuoy Griffin, the former New Mexico county commissioner who was kicked out of office over his participation in the Jan. 6th, 2021, insurrection at the U.S. Capitol. He was convicted in federal court of entering a restricted area on the Capitol grounds on…MORE

High turnover among local election administrators in New Mexico

High turnover among local election administrators in New Mexico

Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — New Mexico has seen some of the highest turnover among local election administrators in the country in recent years. According to findings from the Institute for Responsive Government and Center for Tech and Civic Life, over 60% of New Mexico counties have lost at least one county clerk since 2020, with…MORE

Guilty verdict for Muhammed Syed

Guilty verdict for Muhammed Syed

Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — One down two to go for Muhammed Syed, who was found guilty today in an Albuquerque courtroom in the first of three trials. After four days of testimony and 20 witnesses, Syed was found guilty of first-degree murder for the July 26th, 2022, killing of Aftab Hussein, a 41-year-old Pakistani immigrant,…MORE

AFR equipment donation finds Caribbean home

AFR equipment donation finds Caribbean home

Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — Albuquerque District 6 City Councilor Nichole Rogers, Albuquerque Fire Rescue Chief Emily Jaramillo, and Mr. Ralph Mims of R. Mims World Group proudly announce the arrival of AFR’s donated surplus fire equipment to the Nation of Antigua and Barbuda. The equipment was needed by firefighters and police departments of the twin…MORE

Suspect arrested by APD for storage unit burglaries

Suspect arrested by APD for storage unit burglaries

Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — APD detectives arrested Axel Doerr, 26, for a series of burglaries targeting storage units throughout Albuquerque. Doerr was charged with 14 counts of non-residential burglary. From January 7 through February 25, 2024, Doerr executed a series of burglaries at 6 different storage unit facilities across Albuquerque. Doerr strategically broke into storage…MORE

CABQ’s clearing the way for safer neighborhoods

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

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

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

Strengthening the Fostering Connections program

Strengthening the Fostering Connections program

Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — The Governor Thursday signed an executive order strengthening the Fostering Connections program to expand services for youth who did not previously qualify. The voluntary Fostering Connections program provides resources to young people who have “aged out” of the child welfare system. The Executive Order signed by Gov. Lujan Grisham Thursday expands…MORE

New executive director for New Mexico Voices for Children

New executive director for New Mexico Voices for Children

Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — New Mexico Voices for Children welcomes Gabrielle Uballez April 8th as its new executive director. According to a press release, Uballez is a seasoned social sector leader with over a decade of experience in organizational leadership, partnership development, and program design. She most recently served as a program officer at Asset…MORE

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