Category Archives: KKOB Local News

5th APD officer has resigned

5th APD officer has resigned

Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — A fifth APD officer has resigned from the department during an on-going administrative investigation into allegations of wrong-doing by DWI officers. Joshua Montaño submitted his resignation Wednesday. He joined APD in January 2005 and served on the DWI Unit since 2015. APD launched the administrative investigation in January into allegations of…MORE

Baldwin attorneys want a dismissal

Baldwin attorneys want a dismissal

Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — The defense attorneys for Alec Baldwin are urging a judge to dismiss a grand jury indictment against the actor in the fatal shooting of a cinematographer on the set of the movie Rust. The indictment charges Baldwin with involuntary manslaughter in the death of Halyna Hutchins on October 2021 in Santa…MORE

New Mexican discovers big amphibian

New Mexican discovers big amphibian

Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science researcher Larry Rinehart’s recognized for his work uncovering a new amphibian species from millions of years ago. He worked with researchers in Europe on the discovery of Stenokranio boldi, an ancient species found in Germany. The amphibians were carnivores, weighed about 150 pounds…MORE

BernCo accepts $410,000 state grant for South Valley park improvements

BernCo accepts $410,000 state grant for South Valley park improvements

Bernalillo County, NM (KKOB) — BernCo County Commission has voted to accept a state grant for $410,000 that will be used towards ongoing improvements to Dolores Huerta Gateway Park. The State of New Mexico’s Economic Development Department awarded Bernalillo County and its partner South Valley Main Street from a pool of $10 million earmarked for…MORE

NMDOH accepting applications for Birthing Workforce Retention Fund

NMDOH accepting applications for Birthing Workforce Retention Fund

Santa Fe, NM (KKOB) — The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) is accepting applications for the Birthing Workforce Retention Fund now through Monday, April 22, 2024.   The fund provides grants to Certified Nurse-Midwives (CNM) and physicians (OB and Family Medicine) who provide full scope perinatal care, including birthing services, and need assistance to…MORE

BernCo Commission approves resolutions to address pollution concerns

BernCo Commission approves resolutions to address pollution concerns

Bernalillo County, NM (KKOB) — The Bernalillo County Commission voted last night to support a $1.25 million allocation from the general fund to support the development of a sector plan and environmental improvement survey for the Mountain View Neighborhood in the South Valley. Residents of the Mountain View neighborhood have raised concerns regarding the need…MORE

March 5th election results canvassed and swearing-in ceremony

March 5th election results canvassed and swearing-in ceremony

Rio Rancho, NM (KKOB) — The City of Rio Rancho’s March 5, 2024 unofficial election results were canvassed by the Sandoval County Canvassing Board on March 15, 2024 and Bernalillo County Canvassing Board on March 13, 2024. The results and the Certificate of Canvass can be viewed by visiting here. A public swearing-in ceremony and…MORE

Give your pet a spring tune-up

Give your pet a spring tune-up

Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — Spring is here and it’s a perfect time to think about the benefits of a “Spring Tune-Up” for your pet. Protect your treasured pet by making sure their vaccinations are current. The City of Albuquerque’s Animal Welfare Department encourages pet owners to properly vaccinate your pet. This begins with a series…MORE

Rio Rancho Police warn of phone scammers

Rio Rancho Police warn of phone scammers

Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — The Rio Rancho Police Department warns the public of yet another phone scam with callers impersonating police officers. This time, the scammers are playing the role of Chief Stewart Steele and requesting money. The department reminds residents the chief, RRPD or any officers of RRPD, will never request money for any…MORE

New Mexico Law Enforcement Memorial Bike Ride

New Mexico Law Enforcement Memorial Bike Ride

Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — May 11th, the annual New Mexico Law Enforcement Memorial Bike Ride commences in downtown Albuquerque and travel north to the New Mexico State Law Enforcement Officers Memorial in Santa Fe. The event raises funds and pays tribute to law enforcement who’ve died in the line of duty. Monies raised benefit APD’s…MORE

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