Author Archives: Mike Gaba
Changes Coming to SNAP Recipients
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) --The State of NM's Health Care Authority is reminding SNAP beneficiaries of an important requirement change coming for 2026. Over 55,000 New Mexicans will need to work, volunte...
Mike Gaba Dec 17, 2025

NM Sports Hall of Fame Inductees
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) --The NM Sports Hall of Fame announced its 2025 class of inductees this week. The impressive list includes a two-time Olympian, former UNM distance runner Courtney Frerichs (fre...
Mike Gaba Dec 17, 2025

Town of Bernalillo Unveils Baby Box
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) --The Town of Bernalillo will unveil its first baby box today (Wed) with a dedication and blessing happening at 3pm. The Safe Haven baby box is at the Bernalillo Fire Department...
Mike Gaba Dec 17, 2025 Screenshot
Walmart Theft Ring Arrested
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -A nationwide theft ring across 11 states came to a halt last week as the suspects were finally caught in Rio Rancho. The arrests were made outside a Rio Rancho Walmart where po...
Mike Gaba Dec 17, 2025 Screenshot

City Councilor Bassan Requests Investigation
Albuquerque City Councilor Brook Bassan is accusing the city attorney of unethical conduct. And Bassan is calling for an investigation into the matter. It all stems from a vote the city council had in...
Mike Gaba Dec 16, 2025

Range Cafe Closing One Location
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) --The Range Cafe is closing its east downtown location on Central effective December 27th. The reason for the closure is the potential sale of the building. In a social media po...
Mike Gaba Dec 16, 2025

Grant Awarded to Balloon Fiesta Park
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) --A $5 million grant from the State of NM has been awarded to Balloon Fiesta Park. The City of Albuquerque is planning to use the grant to address flooding issues and for Americ...
Mike Gaba Dec 16, 2025 jukai5 / Depositphotos.com

Natural Gas Prices Remain Stable
Albuquerque, NM --It's good news for New Mexicans as natural gas prices remain stable despite rising across the country. Planning for winter gas needs begins in the spring with the company comparing o...
Mike Gaba Dec 16, 2025

Stolen Balloon Recovered
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) --The stolen remote controlled hot air balloon has been returned to the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta. The "Patriot" balloon was stolen from the fiesta's warehouse on...
Mike Gaba Dec 10, 2025 Screenshot

Guilty Plea Bank Robber
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) --A Las Cruces man pleaded guilty in federal court to robbing two banks in NM in February of this year. According to the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of NM, Daniel Gu...
Mike Gaba Dec 10, 2025 serezniy / Depositphotos.com









