Top Local Stories 2025
Women moving up
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- More women are enrolling in skilled trades programs at Central New Mexico Community College, according to new data from the school. CNM officials say women now account for about 20 percent of students in certain trades, including welding. Leaders sa...
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New contract for APS superintendent
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- The APS superintendent has a new contract. Superintendent Gabriella Blakey had her contract renewed until June of 2030 following a unanimous vote by the APS School Board. Blakey has led the district since 2024. The renewal does not come with a raise...
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13 measles cases so far
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) --The state measles count has now risen to 13, according to the New Mexico Department of Health. Eight cases were found at the Luna County Detention Center, three at the Dona Ana County Detention Center, and two in the Hidalgo County Detention Center....
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Man convicted of shooting and injuring a NMSP officer
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) - A man who shot a New Mexico State Police lieutenant back in 2022 was found guilty on Thursday of several charges related to the incident that happened east of Albuquerque. Caleb Elledge and his girlfriend, Alana Martinez, were using drugs inside a ...
Mar 20, 2026
APD Investigating Suspicious Death in Northeast Albuquerque
Albuquerque police are investigating a suspicious death in northeast Albuquerque. APD detectives are on scene near the intersection of Locust Street and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue, where the investigation is ongoing. Southbound Locust Street is closed to traffic while...
Mar 20, 2026
Man charged in 2019 murder. Prosecutors calling the shooting "in cold blood"
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) - An Albuquerque man is in jail on an open count of murder for a shooting that happened in 2019. 24-year old Mylin Bill is charged in the shooting death of 43-year old Nathan Salcido when he and his girlfriend were walking around 6:30 a.m. in the area...
Mar 20, 2026
Actor Chuck Norris has died at age 86
Chuck Norris, the actor and martial artist known for a string of hit action movies and the series "Walker, Texas Ranger," has died at age 86, according to his family. "It is with heavy hearts that our family shares the sudden passing of our beloved Chuck Norri...
Mar 20, 2026
Bruvold guilty
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- A New Mexico jury has found Rollie Bruvold guilty on four counts of criminal sexual penetration of a child under the age of 13, according to the Attorney General's Office. Prosecutors say the crimes occurred during two camping trips in Sandoval Coun...
Mar 19, 2026









