Top Local Stories 2025

Maggie Toulouse Oliver is exploring
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) --As she approaches the final year of her tenure as New Mexico's secretary of state, Maggie Toulouse Oliver is exploring entering the race next year for lieutenant governor. Outgoing State Land Commissioner Stephanie Garcia Richard and state Sen. Harol...
4h ago

Political campaign signs have limits
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) --Ahead of the upcoming election the City of Albuquerque is launching a sign awareness campaign, to help residents and campaigns understand the rules for temporary yard signs. Residents are reminded that: Signs can be posted from September 5th, and up ...
5h ago

Abused baby dies
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) --In an update on Mondays story of child abuse charges brought against Johnathan Castillo and Jessica Brusuelas who rushed their 3 month old infant to the hospital, the infant died today. Brusuelas said Castillo was attempting to feed the baby and he ...
5h ago

Overdose Deaths Surge in Three Northern New Mexico Counties
SANTA FE, N.M. - The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) is reporting a sharp rise in drug overdose deaths and emergency department visits in three northern counties during the first half of 2025. According to NMDOH data: Rio Arriba County saw a 48% increase in overdose ...
12h ago

Forgotten Heroes final salute
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- Thirty-eight veterans who died without family will be honored Thursday with a public ceremony and military burial. The Forgotten Heroes Program, led by state and local agencies, ensures these unclaimed veterans receive the respect they earned. The m...
Sep 17, 2025

Housing summit in Albuquerque
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) --This week hundreds of housing leaders from across the state are attending the 2025 New Mexico Housing Summit. Taking place at Hotel Albuquerque, it features more than 120 speakers and 50 sessions. The summit covering a wide range of topics -from home...
Sep 17, 2025

Running U.S. ammunition to Mexico
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) --Mexican citizen Luis Carlos Martinez Monge was pulled over by a Las Cruces Metro Narcotics officer for speeding on August 14th. During the stop, 699 boxes of ammunition were found concealed within the vehicle, 13,980 rounds in total. Police say Monge...
Sep 17, 2025

UPDATE: APD Investigating Fatal Shooting of 17-Year-Old in Northeast Albuquerque
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - Albuquerque police are investigating a deadly shooting that claimed the life of a 17-year-old male late Tuesday night in northeast Albuquerque. Officers responded to a ShotSpotter activation at 9:46 p.m. at an apartment complex located at 557 Tramway Blvd...
Sep 17, 2025
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