Top Local Stories 2025
ICE facility to remain open
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- Federal officials say Camp East Montana will remain open despite reports suggesting otherwise. ICE says the facility is getting a new contractor and additional upgrades, including more on-site staffing and expanded medical services. Attorneys say le...
13h ago
Somber anniversary
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- Six years ago today, New Mexicans entered the first COVID-19 lockdown as state leaders reacted to the virus reaching New Mexico and early cases tied to travel into Bernalillo County and beyond. By March 24th, officials imposed strict limits on busin...
14h ago
Major investment in Indian Health Center West
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Indian Health Service, and the Pueblo of Santa Ana will announce a $22 million investment in the new Albuquerque Indian Health Center West. The new health center will provide comprehensive clinical s...
14h ago
Student artists
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- An Albuquerque middle school restorative justice program is moving its work into the spotlight. Students from Garfield STEM Magnet and Community Middle School's Circle Keepers program will display artwork at the New Mexico Court of Appeals on March ...
14h ago
Lego thieves caught, accused of stealing $10,000 worth of the famous toys
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) - Court records show that three Albuquerque men are charged with stealing more than $10,000 worth of Lego sets from a Target store. Alfonso Yribe and Mathew Marquez are accused of stealing the toys and then trying to reselling them to other local bus...
17h ago
Man found guilty for kidnapping a woman and physical assault near Central and Louisiana
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) - An Albuquerque man was found guilty on several violent charges including first degree kidnapping, aggravated battery and assault with a deadly weapon. Carlos Torres was arrested back in November of 2023, near Central and Louisiana after he kidnappe...
17h ago
Man convicted in death of 6-month old baby girl
Albuquerque, NM(KKOB) - An Albuquerque man was found guilty of child abuse that caused the death of a 6-month old baby girl in a hotel in northwest Albuquerque. Lawrence Gabaldon, was found guilty of several charges related to the death including possession of fentanyl an...
17h ago
New Indian Health Center Coming
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) --The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Indian Health Service, and the Pueblo of Santa Ana will announce a $22 million investment in the new Albuquerque Indian Health Center West. The new health center will provide comprehensive clinical se...
Mar 12, 2026
