Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — A suspected drug dealer was arrested at an Albuquerque motel, and found with 13-hundred fentanyl pills. APD says Leticia Ramirez was operating out of the Court John Motel on 4th Street Northwest, and had $15-hundred in cash and a gun when she was picked up. She had been under surveillance since…… MORE
School manual revamp
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — The most updated draft of UNM’s manual has done away with affirmative action and made some changes to UNM’s sexual assault policy. A spokesperson for the school said they had to make the changes based on the “technical requirements the school must follow with respect to its employment practices” on the…… MORE
Verbal argument escalates to death
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — Tuesday, New Mexico State Police Investigations Bureau responded to a shooting at 5 Prairie Hill Road in Las Vegas. Officers found 20-year-old Trevor Szalai deceased at the scene after being shot. 21-year-old Cody Ramone, was found trying to provide aid. He was arrested on charges of second-degree murder. Investigators determined a…… MORE
Road rage results in shooting
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — Police say it was likely road rage that led to a fight and deadly shooting in the Walmart parking lot near Coors and I-40 Wednesday evening. APD’s Gilbert Gallegos says one man was killed and 3 others hurt when they were pinned against a truck by a car. One of the…… MORE
Shooting a bicyclist gets prison term
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — 34 year old Devin Wade Wyaco, is facing anywhere from 10 years to life in prison. This after pleading guilty to federal gun charges in connection with the shooting of a cyclist in the outer boundaries of the Zuni Pueblo. The victim was riding a bicycle when Wyaco shot him in…… MORE
TJ’s Seed Sack
TJ Trout here, and it’s spring Seed Sack time again…if you want to try your hand at growing a monster pumpkin, stop by Jericho Nursery on Alameda east of Second Street, register, and gently pick up one of my seed sacks…start ‘em indoors, or put ‘em in the ground when it warms up…then go to…… MORE
Kentucky Derby Watch Party!
Join us live at for the 151st Running of the Roses at the Sawmill Market 1909 Bellamah Ave NW Saturday, May 3 for the Kentucky Derby, starting at 10am with prizes and great specials all day!… MORE
Water jug incident investigated
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — Rio Rancho High School junior varsity baseball players reportedly urinated in an opponent’s water jug last week. Police have launched an investigation after the incident against La Cueva High. Some of the Bears players drank from the jug, prompting health concerns. Rio Rancho Public Schools say they’ve investigated the report and…… MORE
Payout for a man wounded by APD
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — The City of Albuquerque is paying $2.5-million to a man wounded by a police officer as he held a knife to his own neck. The City was facing a lawsuit from Max Mitnick over the June 2020 shooting, and an internal investigation found Officer Jose Ruiz lacked command and control, which…… MORE
Water restrictions are here
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — The start of April means water restrictions are back in place in Bernalillo County. The Water Authority reminds homeowners you can’t use sprinklers or spray irrigation between the hours of 11 AM and 7 PM due to excessive evaporation, meaning it wastes water. Fines can be assessed for violations. On the…… MORE
