Top Local Stories 2025
Suspect sought for westside bank robbery
Albuquerque (KKOB)- The Albuquerque office of the FBI and the Albuquerque Police Department are asking for the public's help to identify a man wanted for a robbery of the Bank of America branch at 2601 Coors Blvd NW. On November 20, 2025, the man entered the bank and implie...
47m ago
Otero county man arrested in murder of girlfriend
Alamogordo, NM(KKOB)- A 31-year old Otero County man is in jail without bond charged with an open count of murder for the killing of his girlfriend. Mathew Weems was arrested initially for a burglary charge, but was later charged with murder after the body of his girlfrien...
2h ago
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Home explosion victim transferred to Phoenix burn unit
Albuquerque (KKOB)- New information regarding that home explosion on Sunday night that rocked a northeast heights neighborhood. The victim from the explosion who was initially taken to the University of New Mexico Hospital, in now at a burn unit in Phoenix, Arizona. The ho...
2h ago
City and mayor sued by former Albuquerque inspector general
Albuquerque (KKOB)- The former Inspector General for the city of Albuquerque, has filed a lawsuit against the city and mayor Tim Keller. Melissa Santistevan, alleges in her suit, she was wrongfully removed from her position because of harassment and threats from the Accoun...
3h ago
Bernalillo County offering free rides this Thanksgiving
Albuquerque(KKOB)- Residents in Bernalillo County can take advantage of safe ride options for Thanksgiving weekend. Beginning at 10 a.m. Wednesday until 2 a.m. Dec. 1, Bernalillo, Sandoval and Santa Fe county residents can use Uber to get discounted rides. Riders can enter c...
3h ago
Horses get a second chance
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- The Tamaya Horse Rehab Program, dedicated to giving animals a second chance will be hosting their annual Tamaya Horseshoes and Heels Gala this Saturday. The event supports THR's ongoing efforts to rescue and rehabilitate animals in need and raises a...
22h ago
Rio Rancho drying out
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- The water main break that happened Friday in Rio Rancho is now fixed. Repair work wrapped up about 11am today. The city is working to recharge the line and say normal water pressure will be restored today. One home had to be evacuated with several o...
23h ago
Fire crews put out fire at known abandoned high rise
Albuquerque- A busy weekend for Albuquerque Fire and Rescue, as crews were called out to a fire at an abandoned 10-story office building on the corner of San Mateo Blvd and Central Ave on Sunday. Investigations into the cause of the fire are still ongoing. AFR arrived at th...
Nov 24, 2025
