Top Local Stories 2025
Pam Bondi out as Attorney General
Washington, DC (Newsmax) - A source close to President Donald Trump confirms to Newsmax's Ed Henry that Pam Bondi is out as attorney general, citing the president's growing frustration that she has not moved quickly enough to pursue indictments against Democrats over alleged...
49m ago
PNM customers will see significant rate increase starting this month
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) - PNM customers will be seeing a significant increase to their electric bill starting this month. The increase will be around $6.23 more a month to a customers bill according to the state Public Regulation Commission. The PRC says the new rate is neces...
1h ago
Mayor Tim Keller releases nearly $1.5 billion budget with major cuts in spending
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) - The City of Albuquerque is preparing for a tighter budget year under a new proposal from Mayor Tim Keller. The mayor released his $1.47-billion budget on Wednesday, which cuts about $35 million from current spending and eliminates 247 positions. City...
1h ago
Trial begins for third suspect in 2025 Las Cruces Young Park mass shooting
Las Cruces, NM (KKOB) - The trial of 16- year old Josiah Ontiveros, one of four arrested in connection with the mass shooting in March of last year at Young Park in Las Cruces, began with opening statements. Ontiveros is charged with three counts of first-degree murder and c...
1h ago
Serious crash investigation in north Albuquerque
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) - Police are investigating a critical injury crash Thursday morning in the area of San Mateo and Montgomery where a female driver crashed and was taken to the hospital where at last report she was in critical condition. Officers responded to a report ...
4h ago
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APD investigating overnight homicide at local park
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) - Homicide detectives for Albuquerque Police Department are investigating the city's latest murder. Police received 911 calls and the APD ShotSpotter system recorded several shots fired in the area of Fox Memorial Park at Alvarado Dr and Marquette Ave...
5h ago
Enforcing the move-over law
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- 67 citations handed out in just 2 hours for motorists who violated the states move-over law. This is the traffic law that requires drivers to move over for first responders, tow trucks, or anyone pulled over on the side of the road. The Bernalillo C...
20h ago
Possible new Border patrol station in Doña Ana County
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- Plans for a potential new Border Patrol station in Las Cruces are in the early review stage. CBP has asked city leaders for input on three possible locations within city limits, according to a letter dated March fourth. The agency says it is gatheri...
20h ago
