Author Archives: Mike Gaba

Culinary icons go sky high
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) --Today the Sunport hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the opening of a couple of local restaurants. Mayor Tim Keller, on-hand for the ceremony said, "Laguna Burger" and Frank...
Mike Gaba Apr 20, 2026

Party with the apes
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- The ABQ BioPark is hosting an adults-only after-hours event Saturday to support great ape conservation. Officials say guests will have access to the zoo's Asia, Africa, and A...
Mike Gaba Apr 20, 2026

Phase One for Santa Fe Airport is complete
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- As commercial air travel increases in Santa Fe, airport officials are moving forward with plans to expand both the terminal and roadway access. The Santa Fe Regional Airport ...
Mike Gaba Apr 20, 2026

Early start to the school year
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- Albuquerque Public Schools students will again start the school year early. The APS Board of Education has approved the calendar for the 2027-2028 school year, following a co...
Mike Gaba Apr 17, 2026

Land grab at the border
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- The U.S. Customs and Border Protection agency plans to seize about seven acres of state trust land along the New Mexico-Mexico border. The State Land Office says the land nea...
Mike Gaba Apr 17, 2026

Staying a Lobo
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- Lobo freshmen Jake Hall has decided to stay at UNM for the 2026-27 seasoon. Hall had entered the transfer portal less than a week ago but decided to stay a Lobo. Hall led the...
Mike Gaba Apr 17, 2026

Hovey case dismissed
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- A judge has dismissed the case against a veteran who previously admitted to shooting at Albuquerque police officers, following his completion of the Community Veterans Court ...
Mike Gaba Apr 16, 2026

Lighting up the runway
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- The Albuquerque Sunport has finished installing a new lighting system on one of its runways. Runway 3-21 now features LED lights, replacing a halogen system that dated back n...
Mike Gaba Apr 16, 2026

Unemployment fraud lands him in prison
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) --44 year old Joseph Martinez of Belen has been sentenced to prison for carrying out an unemployment fraud scheme in which he received more than $177,000. Between June 18th, 202...
Mike Gaba Apr 15, 2026

Avena is danger to the community
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- A man accused of attacking a New Mexico EMT during an ambulance ride will stay in custody through his trial. The district attorney's office says Kel Avena, 35, is charged wit...
Mike Gaba Apr 14, 2026









