Top Local Stories 2025
Fire Displaces 18 Residents at North Albuquerque Apartment Complex
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - Eighteen residents were displaced Saturday afternoon after a fast‑moving fire damaged multiple units at a north Albuquerque apartment complex. Albuquerque Fire Rescue responded around 12:30 p.m. to reports of a fire at the Academy Heights Apartments nea...
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Possible homicide investigation inside home in north Albuquerque
Albuquerque, NM(KKOB) Albuquerque Police homicide detectives are investigating a suspicious death discovered Sunday at a home in the 8300 block of Wilson Hurley Ct., N.E., which is north of Paseo del Norte. Officers were called to the residence at 1 p.m. Sunday and after ini...
17h ago
APD investigating body found near location of fire in North Valley
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB)- Detectives with the Albuquerque Police Department are investigating the death of a man discovered Sunday morning following an overnight fire behind a groceey store in the North Valley. Officers responded to a call Sunday morning about a body found beh...
17h ago
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Names of 3 finalists for APD chief announced
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) - The names of three finalists for Albuquerque Police Chief were announced by APD Friday. Among the finalists is current APD Interim Chief Cecily Barker. The other two finalists are, Dallas Area Rapid Transit or DART, Assistant Police Chief for Field O...
Mar 15, 2026
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...
Mar 13, 2026
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...
Mar 13, 2026
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...
Mar 13, 2026
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 ...
Mar 13, 2026
