Top Local Stories 2025
Sports and career counseling mix well
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- A partnership between Albuquerque Public Schools and New Mexico United is bringing a mix of sports and career opportunities to the community. The event, scheduled for May 23, will include a pre-game College and Career Fair followed by a soccer match...
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New Mexico's quiet 66
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- The historic "main street of America", Route 66, which is celebrating 100 years, stretches from Santa Monica, California, to Chicago, Illinois. The state of New Mexico has a particular place in the history of the "Mother Road. Accor...
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UNM has a new president
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) --The University of New Mexico Board of Regents has unanimously selected Steve Goldstein as the 24th president. Goldstein will succeed President Garnett S. Stokes, who will begin her retirement in July. After initial interviews with the search committe...
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Cibola County man charged with killing transgender person
Cibola County, NM (KKOB) - A Cibola County is now facing three felony charges including second-degree murder for the death of a transgender person in April in Cibola County. 57-year old David Thomas Byington is accused of shooting and killing 39-year old Lucas Knapp during ...
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Man arrested in connection with shooting that killed innocent bystander to remain in jail
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) - An Albuquerque man arrested for a shooting last month in a road rage incident where an innocent bystander was shot in the head and killed, will remain in jail until his trial. Judge Courtney Weaks. granted the request by the state to keep Rory Horow...
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Police investigating two separate shootings within 24 hours near UNM resulting in one dead another in critical condition
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) - APD homicide detectives are investigating a shooting where a woman was shot in the area of Vermont and Central ave near UNM. This was the second shooting in the area in a 24-hour period. The shooting happened Thursday around noon. The woman was foun...
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One dead in three car crash in Northeast Albuquerque Thursday night
Albuquerque, NM(KKOB) - APD's Fatal Crash Team is investigating a three-vehicle, deadly crash that occurred Thursday evening on Eubank Blvd. and Layton Ave., N.E. and according to initial reports the cause was due to one driver running a red light. The crash involved a Kia...
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UPDATE: Line Fire Evacuations Lifted
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) --An update on The Line Fire burning in Quay County. Evacuations have been lifted for the community of Nara Visa as fire crews were able to beat back flames and protect the town. The fire has burned an estimated 20,000 acres and containment is now at 2...
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