Author Archives: Mike Gaba

Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) --A ten acre parcel of land next to the Petroglyph National monument may soon be the site for a proposed 283 unit apartment complex. Plans to build on the site are moving forwar...

Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) --Over $55,000 in micro-grants was awarded to 20 local businesses in Santa Fe county in 2025. The grants are awarded in the form of reimbursement for upgrades to new equipment, ...

Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) --Free private well testing to residents within 1 mile of the Calf Canyon/Hermits Peak burn scar is available after heavy metals were found in some private wells in Mora County....

Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) --A federal jury conviction in July has resulted in a life sentence for an Anthony New Mexico man. Othon Jorge Zamarripa was arrested in 2023 following reports that Zamarripa ha...

Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) --Two teens were playing with a gun in the parking lot of Atrisco Heritage High School in December of 2023. One teen was shot and killed when the gun accidentally went off. The ...

Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) --As part of Bernalillo county's "BernCo Builds" Communities initiative the county celebrated the opening of Ponderosa Place this week. The facility expands opportunities to mov...

Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) --It's 26 years in prison for Robert Ortiz III from Hobbs for drug trafficking and firearm charges. Ortiz previously pleaded guilty to charges including possession with intent t...

Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) --An APS employee is on administrative leave after facing child sex abuse charges. Sean Romero was arrested by police on Sunday. Court documents state the juvenile victim allege...

Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) --A new tool to help Santa Fe residents stay safe and prepare for emergencies is launching in the City Different. Ready Santa Fe expands on the Alert Santa Fe system. Residents ...

Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) --Brackish water projects across NM will soon get some attention. The NM Environment Department and Office of the State Engineer have awarded more than $25.9 million to several ...