Top Local Stories 2025
Crime rates put New Mexico above the national average
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- A new report presented to the Legislative Finance Committee on Thursday reveals that crime rates in New Mexico remain high, well above the national average, despite the state investing more than $380 million over the last four years to address the i...
27m ago
Protecting mobile home owners
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- Manufactured homes are typically a more affordable option than site-built homes, and they're an important part of New Mexico's housing stock. As a result, the Albuquerque Journal reports that New Mexican legislators have pushed bills that would prov...
29m ago
Wolves coming south
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- There have been repeated cases of Mexican Gray wolves leaving their home in southern New Mexico and heading to the northern part of the state. News out of Colorado means the New Mexico wanderers may meet up with some Colorado wanderers eventually. R...
33m ago
APD Releases Details on Officer-Involved Shooting That Happened in November
ALBUQUERQUE - Albuquerque Police have released new details about an officer-involved shooting that critically injured 32-year-old Claude Laska earlier this month. Investigators say the incident began on November 2, when Laska allegedly shot a man and kidnapped a woman from a...
2h ago
"BAT Mobile" unveiled by Isleta PD
Isleta Pueblo, NM (KKOB) - Isleta Police have a new weapon to combat DWI in the area south of Albuquerque. The new "BAT Mobile" was unveiled by the police department and will be used as part of its operations to reduce DWI in the state. The BAT mobile was awarded...
3h ago
United Airlines announces flights from Roswell to Denver
Roswell, NM (KKOB) - United Airlines is flying once again out of the Roswell International Air Center. Beginning on February 24th, United will be operating two non-stop flights from Roswell to Denver International Airport (DEN) daily. The addition of the Roswell to Denver se...
4h ago
Virgin of Guadalupe celebrations today around New Mexico
Rio Rancho, NM (KKOB) - Today, December 12th, is the day of celebration of Our Lady of Guadalupe. Thousands of Catholics in New Mexico, have been participating in celebrations since Thursday, especially at the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Santa Fe. The shrine, had ea...
4h ago
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Sandoval County deputy arrested for DWI
Albuquerque, NM(KKOB) - A Sandoval County sheriff's deputy is out on bond after his arrest in Albuquerque on DWI charges. According to reports by Albuquerque police, deputy Kevin Saiz, ran a red light at the intersection of Martin Luther King Jr avenue and Broadway in the d...
4h ago
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