Top Local Stories 2025
City council to vote on ranked choice voting for city elections
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) - Once again the possibility of ranked choice voting in Albuquerque will come up for a vote at Monday night's city council meeting. This will be the fourth time since 2019 that the issue is discussed and brought up at the city council sessions. The co-...
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13-year old Las Cruces boy shot by his friend has died
Las Cruces, NM (KKOB) - Las Cruces Police have confirmed that the 13-year old boy who was shot in the head last week by his friend in Las Cruces has died. The boy identified as Chris Carnero, was shot in the back of his head by his friend who is also 13-years old, police re...
56m ago
Man convicted of sexual abuse of two boys sentenced to 55 years in prison
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) - A man convicted of sexually abusing two boys over several years has been sentenced to 55 years in prison. Lucas Miltenberger, could have received up to a 91 and a half year sentence in the case. In January, a jury convicted Miltenberger of multiple c...
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Cibola County man arrested on several sex crime charges
Grants, NM (KKOB) - A Cibola County man is jailed today facing several charges related to possession of child sexual abuse material. Floyd Anthony Ethridge was arrested by Cibola County sheriff's detectives and FBI agents at his home in Cubero, NM. Court records indicate tha...
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APD investigating Sunday morning stabbing death
Albuquerque,NM (KKOB) - APD homicide detectives are investigating a fatal stabbing that happened just after 4:00 a.m., Sunday in the area of the 400 block of Copper Ave. NW. According to police, when officers arrived they located a male dead at the scene who had injuries con...
Apr 05, 2026
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Pricey luggage
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- Pocket your credt card if you plan to check bags while traveling on United Airlines. There have been some significant changes that passengers should be aware of. Effective as of Friday, April 3rd, United Airlines is raising checked baggage fees for ...
Apr 03, 2026
Magnifying glass on BioPark
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) --The Association of Zoos and Aquariums wants an explanation from the Albuquerque BioPark. The association is conduting an inquiry into the recent escape of Alice the elephant from her enclosure. Several years of Department of Agriculture reports condu...
Apr 03, 2026
Auto theft champion behind bars
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- Picking up his dinner resulted in the arrest of Gilbert Serrano. APD air support located Serrano this week picking up some food at the El Modelo restaurant, and that's when foot officers moved in. Authorities say he's one of the top 25 auto theft of...
Apr 03, 2026
