Author Archives: Mike Gaba

Trial Date Set for Accused Murderer
A trial date of March 24th has been set for Isaiah Brown of Bloomfield after a judge denied a change of venue and an evidence suppression motion. Isaiah Brown was charged with two counts of first degr...
Mike Gaba Feb 24, 2026

What's to Come of the Soldier's Monument in Santa Fe
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) --It's been five years since the Soldier's Monument in Santa Fe's Plaza was torn down with no decision on its future. Santa Fe's new mayor, Michael Garcia plans to hold a specia...
Mike Gaba Feb 24, 2026

What's in the Capital Outlay Bill
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) --With every legislative session comes a capital outlay bill that funds public works projects around the state. The bill, still awaiting the Governor's signature includes $4 mil...
Mike Gaba Feb 24, 2026 mj0007 / Depositphotos.com

Tradeport Corridor Project Coming to Albuquerque
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) --The I-40 Tradeport Corridor project has begun in Albuquerque. The corridor is expected to connect freight movement from the Port of Los Angeles through Arizona and into Albuqu...
Mike Gaba Feb 24, 2026

Irrigation season could be sparse
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) --March is the beginning of irrigation season in New Mexico. However, the Middle Rio Grande Conservancy District believes, as like last year, that runoff is going to be severely...
Mike Gaba Feb 23, 2026

Smoke gets in your eyes and your mood
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) --A new study released by UNM finds that wildfire smoke is affecting people beyond just effects on lungs and sinuses, it may also be directly affecting people's daily moods. Usi...
Mike Gaba Feb 23, 2026
Casa de Benavidez for Sale
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) --After more than 50 years in business, Casa de Benavidez and it's authentic New Mexican recipes are up for sale. This is the second time on the market for the restaurant, now p...
Mike Gaba Feb 23, 2026

Massage Spa Fire
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) --Albuquerque Fire Rescue responded to a structure fire this morning at a massage spa in a strip mall in northeast Albuquerque. The fire was under control within about 15 minute...
Mike Gaba Feb 23, 2026

New Oil and Gas Leases
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) --Thirty two oil and gas parcels totaling over 21,000 acres may be included in an August 2026 lease sale by the Bureau of Land Management. The acreage includes areas in northern...
Mike Gaba Feb 23, 2026

Police Chase Ends in DUI Arrest
An APD officer on patrol near 11th street and Central on Saturday attempted to stop a vehicle for not having a visible license plate. Court records indicate the officer tried to stop Ruben Sernas but ...
Mike Gaba Feb 23, 2026









