APD arrests man for stabbing death at homeless encampment

Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — APD detectives arrested Zachariah Riley for Wednesday’s stabbing death of a man during a dispute at a homeless encampment south of Downtown. According to witnesses, two men confronted Riley, 39, who was inside a tent in the area of 2nd St. and Arvada Ave., N.W., over a dispute involving a phone.…MORE

BCSO announces relaunch of the Metro Air Support Unit with Metro 1 Patrol

Bernalillo County, NM (KKOB) — In a significant step forward following the tragic loss of the Metro 2 helicopter in2022 and the subsequent suspension of operations, the Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office is honored toannounce the relaunch of the Metro Air Support Unit with Metro 1, an A-Star B3 Helicopter, resuming lawenforcement patrols in the skies.After…MORE

Support affordable housing and receive a state tax credit

Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — If you would like to make a meaningful donation before the end of the year, consider donating to the State Tax Credit Program, which helps build affordable housing across the state. State tax credits are available to individuals and businesses that make donations to the program, and the tax credit is…MORE

Scammers impersonating Chief of Police and requesting money

Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — APD has received reports of a scammer who is impersonating Chief of Police Harold Medina and may be targeting the elderly. The scammer called from a spoofed number, demanded $10K and referenced a fake police report case number. The phone number appears to be a legitimate city number and is linked…MORE

DOH unveils comprehensive helpline

Santa Fe, NM (KKOB) — The New Mexico Department of Health (DOH) announces the launch of a unified hotline, the “NM DOH Helpline,” aimed at consolidating the various DOH hotlines into a single point of contact for the public. The helpline will provide essential information and assistance on a wide range of health-related inquiries.   …MORE

APD announces retirement and promotion among command staff

Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — APD’s Deputy Chief Cori Lowe is retiring from the department following a career as an officer, detective and a leader during reform efforts during the past six years. Lowe oversees the Accountability Bureau, which she helped create as part of APD’s efforts to gain compliance under the Court-Approved Settlement Agreement with…MORE

New money will continue

Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — Budget experts report the trend of new money will continue into the upcoming fiscal year. That forecast validated with the state’s Consensus Revenue Estimating Group saying they expect more than $3 billion in new money. And budget experts expect the trend of new money. New Mexico Taxation and Revenue Secretary Stephanie…MORE

DVS launches Operation Holiday Cheer 2023

Santa Fe, NM (KKOB) — The New Mexico Department of Veterans Services (DVS) is excited to kick off Operation Holiday Cheer 2023. Join us in spreading joy to residents and staff at the State Veterans’ Home in Truth or Consequences, and the veterans wing of Fort Bayard Medical Center. Many resident veterans lack family connections,…MORE

BCSO investigating juvenile death at Atrisco Heritage High School

Bernalillo County, NM (KKOB) — Friday evening, the Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office responded to a reported shooting at Atrisco Heritage High School, located at 10800 Dennis Chavez Blvd SW. The incident, which occurred at approximately 9:42 PM, resulted in the unfortunate death of 16- year-old Elijah Pohl-Morfin.Initial response to the incident was by the Albuquerque…MORE