Top Local Stories 2025
DWI suspect arrested after fleeing a checkpoint and causing a chase
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB)- 22-year old Juan Torres was arrested Friday night after running through a New Mexico State Police DWI checkpoint near the I-25 northbound frontage road and Camino De Salud in Albuquerque. During the checkpoint, a black Kia accelerated through the stop...
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Cultural exchange with Mexico
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- The Albuquerque Rugby Club is heading to Mexico next month for a cultural exchange and tournament appearance. From April 23rd through the 25th, the club will field its Aguilas Aztecas team in the 2026 San Marqueño 10s Rugby Tournament in Agua...
Mar 07, 2026
Water penalties raised
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- New Mexico is updating its water laws for the first time in more than a century. Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham signed House Bill 111, raising the penalty for water code violations to 34-hundred dollars a day and giving the State Engineer more tool...
Mar 07, 2026
Debate shy
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) --There's a debate over debates. Former U.S. Interior Secretary Deb Haaland has declined invitations from two Albuquerque-based network television stations to participate in debates with her opponent Sam Bregman. Instead of a traditional debate, Haalan...
Mar 07, 2026
Solid Waste Driver's Quick Action Prevents Truck Fire in Albuquerque
Albuquerque Fire Rescue and Solid Waste crews responded to a trash-load fire Thursday morning after a Solid Waste driver noticed smoke coming from the back of his compactor truck. It happened on March 6, 2026, as the driver was running his regular route. When he saw smoke co...
Mar 06, 2026
Two Officers Shot in To'hajiilee; Suspect in Custody
TO'HAJIILEE, N.M. - A suspect is in custody after two Navajo Nation Police officers were shot Friday in To'hajiilee, according to Crownpoint officials. Both officers were taken to University of New Mexico Hospital. Their conditions have not been released. Police say the shoo...
Mar 06, 2026
Two Officers Injured During Incident in To'hajiilee; Shelter-in-Place Issued
TO'HAJIILEE, N.M. - Two Navajo Nation Police officers were injured Friday during an incident in To'hajiilee, according to Crownpoint dispatch officials. The department says officers responded to reports of individuals shooting near Navajo Housing when the situation unfolded....
Mar 06, 2026
One Dead, One Critically Injured After Plane Crashes at Los Altos Golf Course
ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO - One person is dead and another is in critical condition after a small plane crashed at Los Altos Golf Course late Friday morning, according to New Mexico State Police. Investigators say the single‑engine Cessna 400 was attempting an emergency land...
Mar 06, 2026









