The Albuquerque Police Department says the suspect who died last Friday after being tasered during his arrest suffered a medical episode. APD Spokesperson Celina Espinoza tells the Albuquerque Journal it happened when an officer used “less lethal means” in an attempt to arrest the 45-year-old man at Cottonwood Mall. The suspect was said to be…… MORE
Feds Investigate Forced Landing in Albuquerque
The FAA is looking into Sunday morning’s forced landing of a plane three miles southwest of Albuquerque’s Double Eagle Airport. State Police say it happened sometime between 9:30 and shortly after 10 AM. They were initially contacted about a possible downed aircraft, the searched the area and found the pilot, who was not injured. The…… MORE
MRCOG Board Elections Tuesday
If you own land within the Middle Rio Grande Conservancy District, then Tuesday is an important day for you. The district is holding elections for positions on the board of directors, positions three and four in Bernalillo County along with position six in Socorro County and position seven in Sandoval County. Voting locations are listed…… MORE
NM Could Get Wetter Monsoons
With the increase in moisture recently in New Mexico, National Weather Service Meteorologist Chuck Jones says it’s almost like we’re in a monsoon pattern. And Jones tells News Radio KKOB that could be a good sign for when the monsoon season actually begins in a few weeks. Jones tells News Radio KKOB the month of…… MORE
Krebs Bows Out at UNM
Paul Krebs’ tenure as Vice-President of Athletics at UNM is coming to an end. He announced Friday morning that he is retiring at the end of the month. It comes as the state auditor and the New Mexico attorney general are reviewing a trip to Scotland two years ago in which public funds were used to…… MORE
NM Auditor Expands UNM Probe
Another development in the investigation of fundraising and spending at UNM’s Athletic Department. The state auditor says he’s now conducting a broader scale special edit of those activities. Auditor Tim Keller tells the Albuquerque Journal he wrote a letter to Interim UNM President Chaouki Abdallah saying the auditor’s office had gotten information that raised further…… MORE
Berry Vetoes City Budget
The City of Albuquerque still doesn’t have an operating budget for the next fiscal year. Mayor RJ Berry has vetoed the budget approved by the city council. He says it leaves the general fund structurally imbalanced and dips into the general fund reserves. Berry tells us that can impact the city’s bond rating. The mayor…… MORE
Teen Accused of Trying to Kill Ex-Girlfriend
An 18-year-old who allegedly harassed his ex-girlfriend in Albuquerque is accused of trying to kill her. Ethan Guillen is said to have placed a home-made explosive under his ex-girlfriend’s bed at the West Park Apartments on Wednesday, putting her and every other resident there in danger. A complaint says the explosive was a pressure cooker…… MORE
APD Cuffs Suspects in Three Murder
Albuquerque Police believe they’ve solved three murders that occurred in May. State Police arrested Yoan Pena Santiesteban and Gloria Chavez in a stolen car near Santa Rosa on Tuesday. APD says the two are accused of murdering Samir Al-Abboudy on May 14th, Celina Arrellanes on May 24th, and Matthew Severinghaus on May 26th. Police say all…… MORE
NM Governor Working on Mexican Airline Deal
Governor Martinez hopes to negotiate a deal with a Mexican airline for direct flights between Mexico City, Chihuahua, Guadalajara, and Albuquerque. The governor met with Volaris Airline executives on Thursday to discuss the deal. The State Tourism Department says more than 347,000 Mexicans visited the state in 2015- up nearly 4% from 2014. But Martinez…… MORE
