Monica Logrono

Albuquerque

Reporter at KOB-TV (Albuquerque, NM)

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Beauty camp teaches girls creativity and self-love

1 week ago | kob.com | Monica Logrono

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — You’ve heard the saying, “don’t judge a book by its cover.” Well, what about a beauty summer camp? Hands covered in paint and swatches on paper, you might think those are the scenes from your average summer art camp. But things aren’t what they seem. “They’re going to leave this camp with more empowerment for themselves,” Danielle Bridges said.
New video shows moment 13-year-old allegedly stabbed, robbed man as his mother stood watch

1 week ago | kob.com | Monica Logrono

We know more about what happened after a 13-year-old allegedly stabbed a man during a robbery. KOB 4 first told you about this case last week. ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — We know more about what happened after a 13-year-old allegedly stabbed a man during a robbery. KOB 4 first told you about this case last week. Carlos Garcia was walking his bike near Smoke City Smoke Shop on Indiana and Central when two people cornered him before stabbing and robbing him.
Metro residents react to air quality alert due to Trout and Buck fires

1 week ago | kob.com | Monica Logrono

Due to the Trout and Buck fires in the Gila National Forest, the Albuquerque-Bernalillo County Air Quality program issued an alert. ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Due to the Trout and Buck fires in the Gila National Forest, the Albuquerque-Bernalillo County Air Quality program issued an alert because of the dust and smoke in the air. In the middle of the day Monday, the index was around 140.
LGBTQ+ organizations raise concerns as White House proposes cutting 988 subline

2 weeks ago | kob.com | Monica Logrono

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Crisis hotline workers are sounding the alarm, hoping to prevent a possible cut from going through. On Friday, the federal Department of Health and Human Services released its annual budget. It includes cutting the youth LGBTQ+ option on the 988 hotline. 988 connects Americans to behavioral crisis support and resources. But when option 3 — the LGTBQ+ specific service — is clicked, youth are connected to specialized counselors who know how to navigate specific LGBTQ+ issues.
Questions surrounding death of 4-month-old baby

2 weeks ago | kob.com | Monica Logrono

There are even more questions after the death of a 4-month-old baby. Both parents are charged with child abuse resulting in death. ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — There are more questions after a 4-month-old baby died last week. Both parents are charged with child abuse resulting in death. Through court documents, KOB 4 knows the Children, Youth and Families Department had the child on its radar. “A child fell through the cracks.
Students, staff forced to leave Job Corps Centers as nationwide cuts hit New Mexico

3 weeks ago | kob.com | Monica Logrono

A New Mexico nonprofit says children will suffer after the U.S. Department of Labor announced dozens of Job Corps Centers nationwide will close at the end of the month. ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — A New Mexico nonprofit said kids will suffer after the U.S. Department of Labor announced dozens of Job Corps Centers nationwide will close at the end of the month.
Renter rights come into question as tenant reports complex for no A/C

3 weeks ago | kob.com | Monica Logrono

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Temperatures in Albuquerque are heating up, and for many of us that means cranking up the A/C. But some New Mexicans don’t have that option. Several renters have reached out to KOB 4, telling us their A/C units are broken. In March, the City of Albuquerque passed an ordinance requiring rental properties to provide cooling systems for tenants. With it, the city promised to bring an employee dedicated to dealing with all renter-based complaints.
Local man makes history as he summits Mt. Everest and completes Seven Summits

3 weeks ago | kob.com | Monica Logrono

Albuquerque's very own hiking history maker is back home after hiking Mount Everest. ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Albuquerque’s very own hiking history maker is back home after hiking Mount Everest. “We’ve been supporting Duke for quite some time,” Iz Rael said. Duke Pigott has been hiking his entire life. Even his friend said while they’re proud of him, they’re not exactly surprised he climbed the tallest mountain in the world.
Procession held for fallen Bloomfield Police Officer

3 weeks ago | kob.com | Monica Logrono

The day's major news events, business reports, local sports updates, weather information and tomorrow's forecast are presented by the Eyewitness News 4 Team. ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — A Bloomfield police officer is closer to his final resting place after law enforcement from across the state took part in a procession Sunday, transporting Timothy Ontiveros from the hospital to the Office of the Medical Investigator.
Free summer meal programs kick off next week

1 month ago | kob.com | Monica Logrono

City and county programs will help feed children in need throughout the summer at numerous sites in the metro area. ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — It’s hard to ignore and it’s on everyone’s mind: the price of practically everything. “When the economy sort of shifts to where groceries are more expensive, we absolutely see an increased need at the food bank,” said Roadrunner Food Bank events and communications director Diana Sanchez.