Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — The Metropolitan Detention Center Officer seen in the now viral video of the Courtroom attack is being honored for bravery. According to the county, the Officer Steven Jackson is being recognized for his actions during an assault on an inmate in a courtroom Friday. While escorting Inmate Alexander Segura Ortiz, Jackson…… MORE
Jason Aldean – Full Throttle Tour
Jason Aldean is coming to Isleta Amphitheatre on July 24 for the Full Throttle Tour 2025 with special guests Nate Smith, RaeLynn & Dee Jay Silver! … MORE
Poor report card for New Mexico students
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — The Nation’s report card on school is out, and – once again – New Mexico ranks last in all categories. Scores from the National Assessment of Educational Progress shows about half of all 4th and 8th grade students are not meeting even the most basic ability in math or reading. Amanda…… MORE
Another officer resigns
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — APD Lt. Kyle Curtis who was targeted on Friday as part of an internal investigation of current and former DWI officers submitted his resignation Monday. The U.S. Attorney’s Office identified Lt. Curtis as Giglio-impaired as a result of the federal investigation into wrong doing. The DA’s Office used the designation to…… MORE
Feral cattle
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — Los Alamos National Laboratory is looking to finally get rid of feral cattle on their land. The cows have been known to cause accidents on area roads, and the proposals are for a round up, or to shoot the animals. The National Nuclear Security Administration also says the cattle have damaged…… MORE
Addressing downtown vacant buildings
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — The ordinance to register and improve vacant downtown buildings was signed by Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller Thursday. Terry Brunner of the Redevelopment Agency said at the sidewalk ceremony he’s always being asked what he’s doing to clear the blight. Owners of vacant buildings will have to pay $1-thousand to $5-thousand each…… MORE
Nose spray for depression
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — Johnson & Johnson has received approval from the USFDA for a nose spray to help treat depression. According to the pharmaceutical company the nasal spray can be given to people who haven’t seen improvements in their depression after taking at least two oral medications. The main ingredient for the spray is…… MORE
Homelessness funding heading to New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has awarded a total of more than $17 million dollars to projects throughout New Mexico, in an effort to combat homelessness. The funds will be applied towards prevention, rapid rehousing, transitional housing, and permanent supportive housing. Funding will also support youth and survivors…… MORE
Bendable concrete
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) –Researchers at the University of New Mexico have now officially patented their bendable concrete material design. Concrete’s tendency to fracture under stress is especially problematic when it comes to natural disasters and weather events like earthquakes and winds that put lateral stress, or tension, on buildings. The resulting patent of a 3D…… MORE
Medicaid rates increase
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — The New Mexico Health Care Authority has received federal approval to increase Medicaid rates for services provided to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The rate increases, scheduled to kick in this month, apply to three programs, including the Developmental Disabilities Waiver, Mi Via Waiver and the Medically Fragile Waiver. New…… MORE
