Category Archives: KKOB Local News

NPA wants Bondi to investigate Torrez

NPA wants Bondi to investigate Torrez

Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — The National Police Association is calling on US Attorney General Pam Bondi to investigate New Mexico’s Attorney General. They’re citing the case of Las Cruces Police Officer Brad Lunsford being convicted of manslaughter in the 2022 shooting death of a man who got ahold of his partner’s Tazer. Association spokeswoman Betsy…MORE

Mother found guilty

Mother found guilty

Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — An Albuquerque mother was found guilty by a jury Thursday for the fatal shooting of a homeless woman 2-years ago. Kristina Withrow was convicted of second-degree murder after prosecutors say she handed a gun to her 18-year-old son, who killed Monique Garcia as they tried to get her to leave a…MORE

Former Espanola City Councilor sentenced

Former Espanola City Councilor sentenced

Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — A former Espanola City Councilor was sentenced to 6-years in prison Thursday after pleading no contest to charges that led to a sheriff’s conviction. 43-year-old Phillip Chacon has already been jailed for 5 years awaiting resolution of aggravated assault counts and probation violation. Rio Arriba County Sheriff James Lujan had been…MORE

Layoffs in Intel’s future

Layoffs in Intel’s future

Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — Intel announced Thursday they’re having another round of layoffs, but were short on details about how it will affect their Rio Rancho operations. The computer chip maker’s new CEO Lip-Bu Tan did not say how many more jobs would be lost, but a Bloomberg report suggests it will be 20-percent of…MORE

Officer Ismael Perez is a stand-out

Officer Ismael Perez is a stand-out

Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — New Mexico State Police Officer Ismael Perez is taking home a national award after being seen on camera saving an infant’s life. On July 24th, 2023. Officer Perez responded to an emergency call regarding a mother in distress who had given birth on the way to the hospital. Perez went up…MORE

Douma-Sanchez says it was his teammate

Douma-Sanchez says it was his teammate

Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — Former Lobo, Shane Douma-Sanchez, says it was his former teammate Tru Washington who attacked him during a team trip last fall. In the associated lawsuit, he claims Washington punched him and broke his nose and reinjured his shoulder. Douma-Sanchez also claims Washington’s attorney Rudy Chavez made threats and other false and…MORE

A United win

A United win

Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — New Mexico United earned a 1 to nothing victory at Isotopes park Wednesday night, defeating Monterey Bay as they returned to USL action. Ousman Jubang scored his first league goal for United, after scoring in US Open Cup play in his first game with the team. United remains home for a…MORE

Road rage trial begins

Road rage trial begins

Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — The trial is underway for Tristan Salais, who’s accused in the 2022 fatal road rage shooting of 50 year old Jesse Lovato. Lovato was driving to work when he crashed into a wall after crossing the bridge on Montano near Rio Grande. When first responders arrived at the scene, they discovered…MORE

Gallegos to focus on Baby Boxes

Gallegos to focus on Baby Boxes

Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — A state senator is still working on a law to make it easier for mothers in crisis to surrender their babies, after this week’s death of a newborn found in a dumpster. State Senator David Gallegos tells KKOB’s Morning Show with Bob Clark he’s hopeful Democrats will allow Baby Box deposits…MORE

Baby found in dumpster

Baby found in dumpster

Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — A newborn baby has been found dead in a dumpster in northwest Albuquerque. APD’s Gilbert Gallegos says they got a call around 3:30 AM today from a shopping center on Rio Grande Northwest after the infant was discovered in the dumpster. APD’s Crimes Against Children Unit is investigating. There has been…MORE

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