Carjackers and kids
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — A pair of thieves got more than they bargained for when they ditched one stolen car during a police chase and tried to hijack another. The extra cargo? Two kids. It all began Wednesday around 11 a.m. when state police got a call about a stolen rental car. Officers pursued the…… MORE
“Rust” Sentencing
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — David Halls the assistant director and safety coordinator for the film “Rust” has been sentenced for his role in the accidental death of Halyna Hutchins on set. Today/Friday Judge Mary Marlowe-Sommer sentenced Halls to six months of unsupervised probation, a $500 fine and 24 hours of community service. Halls will also…… MORE
Holman dog attack
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — The Mora County Sheriff’s Office says an 8-year-old girl who was attacked by a pair of German Shepards is responding to treatment. The child was airlifted to an Albuquerque hospital Tuesday after the dogs attacked her at a day care in the rural community of Holman. The Santa Fe New Mexican…… MORE
NMPhil announces a new series: “Power Concerts”
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — In the grand tradition of Leonard Bernstein’s groundbreaking and impactful “Young People’s Concerts,” the New Mexico Philharmonic presents the “Power Concerts” series. These concerts aim to inform and delight children and families by providing an illuminating, behind-the-scenes look at both the classical music tradition and the orchestra. Led by Music Director…… MORE
StoryCorps, the Groundbreaking Oral History Project, visits ABQ
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — StoryCorps, the national nonprofit organization dedicated to recording, preserving, and sharing the stories of people from all backgrounds and beliefs, comes to Albuquerque from March 31 to April 21to record interviews, in-person and virtually, as part of its Mobile Tour. Now in its 19th year, the StoryCorps Mobile Tour has facilitated…… MORE
AAA NM Weekend Gas Watch
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — The statewide gas price average in New Mexico is $3.42 for a gallon of regular unleaded fuel, according to the AAA New Mexico Weekend Gas Watch. That price is seven cents more when compared to this day last week and 73 cents less per gallon than on this day last year. Of…… MORE
CABQ reclassifies dozens of Public Safety positions
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — Thursday, the City of Albuquerque announced it is reclassifying over a hundred public safety positions. Classification secures these essential jobs, protects institutional knowledge, and helps maintain continuity across different Mayoral administrations. In addition, several of these positions will be unionized. Over 175 employees from over 60 different job titles within the…… MORE
RPNM statement on Trump indictment
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — Thursday, a Manhattan grand jury voted to indict former President Trump on charges believed to be associated with alleged hush money payments made to Stormy Daniels. The indictment has not been unsealed, and the exact charges are unknown. Republican Party of New Mexico Chairman and former Congressman Steve Pearce issued…… MORE
ACLU targeting Core Civic
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — The ACLU has ratcheted up its call to close the Torrance County immigration detention center. Owned by the private prison company Core Civic, the center has been the target of the ACLU, which has criticized the facility several times in the past, saying the conditions there are “inhumane.” The civil rights…… MORE
Larringa-Herrera arrested
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — Fifty-one year old murder suspect Pedro Larringa-Herrera, was arrested on Wednesday. Larringa-Herrera, accused of shooting Daniel Gardner on Aug. 15th, 2022, in the parking lot of the Pussycat Video, located at 7901 Central Ave., N.E. Gardner was not the intended target of the shooting, nonetheless dieing as a result of his…… MORE
Medicaid update
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — Those New Mexicans receiving coverage from Medicaid should be aware of coverage changes. The automatic Medicaid renewals following the COVID-19 pandemic will end, and those who are still eligible for Medicaid coverage will need to renew their application and submit it to the New Mexico Human Services Department. Those recipients due…… MORE
Animal Welfare Department needs help from local artists
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — City of Albuquerque Animal Welfare Department (AWD) is looking for local animal-loving artists to create artworks for our “Adopt an Artist Companion” adoption event on Saturday April 29 and Sunday April 30. There is no fee to apply and any interested artist will be considered. Participating artists will meet with one…… MORE
SW Chocolate & Coffee Fest returns
Albuquerque, N.M. (KKOB) — The Southwest Chocolate & Coffee Fest returns for its 13th year this weekend. Starting Saturday at 10 a.m. Expo New Mexico will play host to 175 vendors from all across the nation. Festivities run til five April 1, 2023, and April 2, 2023. Five stages will feature children’s entertainment, coffee demonstrations, and…… MORE
State Supreme Court does away with mask requirements
Santa Fe, N.M. (KKOB) — Starting Saturday, masks and physical distancing are longer required for anyone inside a New Mexico courtroom or jury assembly area. The change was released Thursday by the state Supreme Court. Additionally, jurors no longer need to answer health screening questions to enter a courthouse. Courts will continue to make masks…… MORE
Governor signs voting bill trio
Santa Fe, N.M. (KKOB) — Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham signed three high-priority bills for the Secretary of State’s Office into law Thursday. House Bill 4, Senate Bill 180, and Senate Bill 43. HB 4, or the New Mexico Voting Rights Act, saw some controversy in the legislature. It changes a number of state voting rules…… MORE
NM House Republicans call for federal investigation into DD waiver
Santa Fe, NM (KKOB) — Wednesday, House Republican Leadership requested that the Inspector General for the US Dept. of Health and Human Services initiate an investigation into the NM Department of Health. The call for independent investigation arrives amidst reporting from the Santa Fe New Mexican and Candle Publishing detailing what the Governor calls a…… MORE
NM Rail Runner Express to resume full fares
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — After nearly a year of sharply discounted train fares, the New Mexico Rail Runner Express will resume to full fare rates starting April 3rd, 2023. “Last year’s fare reduction came right as gas prices across the nation shot way up, and people were beginning to return to the workplace”, said Dewy…… MORE
NM lung cancer advocate in Washington, D.C. seeking funding
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — New Mexico resident and lung cancer advocate, James Brown is in Washington, D.C. to meet with his members of Congress during the American Lung Association’s LUNG FORCE Advocacy Day on March 29. As a part of the nationwide event, he will join more than 40 other people across the country who…… MORE
BernCo partners with APS on Gun Free Zone initiative
Bernalillo County, NM (KKOB) — Bernalillo County is partnering with the District Attorney’s Office, U.S. Attorney’s Office, local law enforcement and Albuquerque Public Schools to create a safer school environment for students and staff in APS facilities. In a news conference today, Second Judicial District Attorney Sam Bregman announced the Anti-Gun Initiative for Schools collaboration…… MORE
Albuquerque winner of ‘Academy of American Poets’ award
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — A Cuban-Peruvian poet from Albuquerque has won the ‘Academy of American Poets’ First Book Award’. Sara Daniele Rivera received $5000, a six-week residency at an artist community in the Umbria region of Italy and a book deal with Graywolf Press. The AP says the firm next year will publish her debut…… MORE
