Bernalillo County, NM (KKOB) — Monday morning, I was informed of the arrest of one of our deputies for driving while intoxicated. Thisincident deeply concerns me, as it does not align with the high standards and values of the BernalilloCounty Sheriff’s Office. Our fundamental duty is to uphold the law and ensure public safety, and…… MORE
Avangrid terminates merger with PNM
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — PNM received notice from Avangrid on December 31, 2023, that it was terminating the merger agreement with PNM’s parent company, PNM Resources. The companies announced their agreement to merge in October 2020 and presented the benefits of the merger, including customer rate credits, in their request for approval from the New…… MORE
AAA New Mexico: Gas prices drop again to wrap up 2023
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — New Mexico gas prices reversed course and dropped over the holiday week, with the statewide gas price average in New Mexico dipping six cents to $2.90 for a gallon of regular unleaded fuel, according to the AAA New Mexico Weekend Gas Watch. Of the major metropolitan areas surveyed in New Mexico,…… MORE
APD charge Knockouts employee for possession of handgun on night of murder
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — APD detectives charged a woman for unlawfully carrying a firearm into the Knockouts club on the night of a murder last week. Pawnthipe Mune-Ath, 23, an employee of the Downtown nightclub, was detained the night of the fatal shooting on Dec. 19, 2023. While she was not involved in the shooting,…… MORE
APD charges man for crash into house, killing homeowner
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — APD investigators charged a man for driving drunk and under the influence of drugs before crashing a vehicle into a home today, causing the death of the homeowner who was sitting inside the residence. Mark Castello, 52, is accused of driving a white Ford Expedition through a stop sign at Propps…… MORE
Human Services Department announces $9 million in utility assistance for low-income families
Santa Fe, NM (KKOB) — The New Mexico Human Services Department (HSD) announced Wednesday that they have received $9.2 million in additional funding from the Low-Income Home Energy Program (LIHEAP), the program assists low-income households with their home energy bills. Households that received utility assistance from October 1, 2022, to September 30, 2023, will be…… MORE
NMSP participates in C.A.R.E. operation during the Christmas holiday
Santa Fe, NM (KKOB) — During the Christmas holiday, the New Mexico State Police participated in the Combined Accident Reduction Effort (C.A.R.E.) operation across all roadways within the state. The goal of the traffic initiative is to increase motorist safety and reduce the number of crashes through a strong law enforcement presence. Because of the…… MORE
“Take a Ride on Us” offers safe rides for the holidays
Bernalillo County, NM (KKOB) — The holidays are here and the “Take a Ride on Us” program is once again offering the gift of a safe ride for Bernalillo and Sandoval County residents who are celebrating the season. The “Take a Ride on Us” campaign is offering 2,000 trips on a first-come, first-served basis. Beginning…… MORE
APD arrests 16-year-old for shooting death at downtown club
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — APD homicide detectives arrested 16-year-old Louis Mugishawimana for the overnight night shooting death of a man at a Downtown club. Officers responded shortly after 1:30 a.m. to reports of a shooting at Knockouts, a strip club located at 311 Central Ave., N.W. Officers located an adult male on the ground in…… MORE
The demand to expand at UNM CCC
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — The University of New Mexico Comprehensive Cancer Center is expanding its clinicalspace to offer treatments that no other entity in the state can offer.The existing clinic building comprises more than 200,000 square feet of exam rooms, outpatientsurgical suites, radiation vaults, a bone marrow and stem cell transplant bay, and achemotherapy infusion…… MORE
