Bernalillo County, NM (KKOB) — The BernCo Treasurer’s Office mailed approximately 28,000 notices of delinquency to remind owners to pay their property taxes. Unpaid property tax notices are for delinquent property taxes for real property land, personal property/livestock, and manufactured homes/mobile homes. Taxpayers have until July 10 to make payments in full. On July 11…… MORE
APD officer on leave after arrest for DWI
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — An APD officer has been placed on administrative leave after he was arrested overnight by New Mexico State Police for DWI. Officer Jordan Hernandez was arrested around midnight on Sunday after State Police spotted him driving at a high rate of speed in his patrol vehicle on Bobby Foster Rd., near…… MORE
River bridge coming to Los Lunas
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB)– Growth and development in the village of Los Lunas continues to increase, both in population and employment and there is only one I-25 exit for the area. That will change with the beginning of the long-awaited interstate interchange in Los Lunas, and river bridge, about to become a reality. John Taschek, an…… MORE
Work begins on Rio Bravo Boulevard Gap Improvements project
Bernalillo County, NM (KKOB) — Work is set to begin on the Rio Bravo Boulevard Gap Improvements Project today, Monday, June 10. The project includes the construction of an additional lane of travel lane in each direction on Rio Bravo Boulevard from Prince Street to Second Street increasing the number of lanes from four to…… MORE
APD arrests 11-year-old after violent crime spree
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — APD officers took an 11-year-old boy into custody late Thursday following a series of dangerous crimes, including a shooting last week. Below is a list of incidents involving the juvenile suspect: May 5, 2024 – A Kia Forte was stolen in northeast Albuquerque and was recovered an hour later. May 12,…… MORE
Third annual Touch A Truck event at Franklin Plaza
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — District 9 City Councilor Renée Grout and the APD Foothills Area Command will host the third annual Touch A Truck event! WHEN: Saturday, June 15, 2024, 10:00 AM to Noon WHERE: Franklin Plaza (the northeast corner of Central and Juan Tabo) Enjoy delicious treats from food trucks, plenty of…… MORE
AFR swift water rescues Sunday after downpour
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — At approximately 3 p.m. Sunday, AFR responded to the arroyo system for reports of people being swept away in the diversion channel. AFR responded with a total of 22 units to their designated locations in the arroyo system that include Snow Heights, Morningside, Menaul, Montgomery, Osuna, and Alameda at the channel. …… MORE
American Legion invites Albuquerque area veterans to special town hall
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — The American Legion, the nation’s largest veterans service organization, is bringing its System Worth Saving (SWS) team to Albuquerque to ensure that area veterans are receiving the best health care possible from their local VA. Now in its 21st year, the SWS program is designed to achieve that goal with on-site…… MORE
New Mexico population projections: an aging population and minimal growth
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — The number of older New Mexicans will continue to increase in the coming decades while total population change will remain flat. Stability will be due in large part to international migration, which will offset declining births and increasing deaths according to updated population projections by demographers from the University of New…… MORE
Navy conducting cleanup following Albuquerque F-35 crash
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — The U.S. Navy Region Southeast On-scene Coordinator team is leading the aircraft recovery and environmental cleanup following the May 24 incident involving a Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II adjacent to the Albuquerque International Sunport. “The last eight days has seen Team Kirtland come together to support the pilot and community…… MORE
