Day one of the first Albuquerque Smoke Show comes to an end
The thousands of fans who didn’t let the heat stop the party are done with day one of the first Albuquerque Smoke Show. Steve Thacher, the man behind the event, says 20,000 people are expected over the two-day event. Concertgoers KOB4 spoke to say it’s a unique idea that goes further than just a concert. […]
Teen pleads guilty for killing a man while trying to break into his car
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – One of the four teens accused of killing a man while they were breaking into his car took a plea deal Friday morning. Yaquez McKenzie pleaded guilty to murder and conspiracy to commit armed robbery. Court documents claim McKenzie, along with, Andres Pedroza, Juanito Montoya, and Zane...
Newlyweds Killed in Head-On Crash 3 Weeks After Their Wedding: ‘They Had Each Other’
A newlywed couple tragically died in a head-on collision in New Mexico, just three weeks after their wedding. Serenne Mikel and Casey Daniel, both 23, were traveling along Highway 371 in Albuquerque on Tuesday, July 29, when the crash occurred, according to KIRO-TV. Truck driver George Stokes told the Tri-City Record...
Family of woman killed while recovering stolen car in Albuquerque file lawsuit
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The family of a woman killed when trying to get her stolen car back is now suing Albuquerque police and the shopping center where she died. In 2023, 23-year-old Sydney Wilson used a GPS to track her stolen car to this parking lot at Central Ave. and Coors Blvd. She confronted the […]
AC-130J Ghostrider gunship calls Kirtland AFB home, trains next generation
The newest model of the U.S. Air Force’s AC-130 gunship is being added to the mix at Kirtland AFB. It’s called the AC-130J Ghostrider.
Sandoval County Animal Services earns national no-kill recognition
Sandoval County Animal Services has earned national recognition as a Best Friends 2024 No-Kill Shelter, meaning local pet owners and residents can be confident that animals entering the county system have a 90% chance of finding homes rather than being euthanized for space. The achievement places Sandoval County...
Albuquerque firefighters receive pay raises as new contract takes effect
Albuquerque firefighters are seeing significant pay increases in their paychecks following the implementation of a three-year contract that delivers millions in compensation improvements and expanded benefits. The agreement between the city and International Association of Fire Fighters Local 244, which represents...
Mother charged with killing her child makes first appearance in court
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A mother facing a murder charge in connection to the death of her one-year-old daughter in Albuquerque made her first appearance in court. Vanessa Chavez was arrested on Wednesday after her one-year-old daughter died on Saturday. Police were called to a home in northwest Albuquerque on...
‘I want to call my mom!’ Man arrested for drag racing cries for his...
ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico (KVIA) -- Bernalillo County Sheriff deputies arrested Fernando Martinez, 22, after a drag racing operation near the Isleta Amphitheater. While sitting in a deputy's car after his arrest, Martinez broke into tears and said "I want to call my mom!" "Vehicles were racing through the parking lot,...
Albuquerque police crack down on speeding in school zones as students return
Albuquerque police are stepping up enforcement in school zones – and some drivers are already being cited for speeding.
