Zach Rael

1 week ago | kob.com | Zach Rael

A proposal making its way through Congress would sell of millions of acres of public lands, including some areas that are special to many New Mexicans. ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.  — A proposal moving through Congress could open up more than 250 million acres of public land for sale, including parts of the Sandia Mountains and the Sangre de Cristo Mountains near Santa Fe. The proposal by Sen.

2 weeks ago | kob.com | Zach Rael

Civilian employers got a rare, hands-on look at military life Friday as the New Mexico National Guard hosted a demonstration showcasing its capabilities — including flights aboard a Black Hawk helicopter. ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.  — Civilian employers got a rare, hands-on look at military life Friday as the New Mexico National Guard hosted a demonstration showcasing its capabilities, including flights aboard a Black Hawk helicopter.

2 weeks ago | kob.com | Zach Rael

Days after fallen Bloomfield police officer Timothy Ontiveros was laid to rest, his ex-wife says she is facing an unexpected challenge at work. BLOOMFIELD, N.M. — Just days after Bloomfield police Officer Timothy Ontiveros was laid to rest, his ex-wife says she’s now facing an unexpected hardship at work. Cristina Ontiveros told KOB 4 that her employer, Citizens Bank, denied her request for bereavement leave and informed her she’s now out of paid time off.

3 weeks ago | kob.com | Zach Rael

ESPAÑOLA,  N.M. – Nearly two months after the death of Rio Arriba County Sheriff Billy Merrifield, New Mexico State Police continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding his final hours, as questions persist from those who knew him best. A newly obtained investigative report from New Mexico State Police outlines the events leading up to Merrifield’s death on Easter Sunday. A toxicology report confirmed the sheriff died from a combination of fentanyl and alcohol.

3 weeks ago | kob.com | Zach Rael

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Newly-released footage shows the moments leading up to and following a hit-and-run crash involving two off-duty Albuquerque police officers that left a man critically injured. The videos, obtained by KOB 4, include hours of footage from street cameras, body-worn cameras and private security systems.