Category Archives: KKOB Local News

Possible homicide investigation inside home in north Albuquerque
Albuquerque, NM(KKOB) Albuquerque Police homicide detectives are investigating a suspicious death discovered Sunday at a home in the 8300 block of Wilson Hurley Ct., N.E., which is north of Paseo del ...
Zoltan Csanyi 12h ago

APD investigating body found near location of fire in North Valley
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB)- Detectives with the Albuquerque Police Department are investigating the death of a man discovered Sunday morning following an overnight fire behind a groceey store in the North...
Zoltan Csanyi 12h ago microgen / Depositphotos.com

Names of 3 finalists for APD chief announced
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) - The names of three finalists for Albuquerque Police Chief were announced by APD Friday. Among the finalists is current APD Interim Chief Cecily Barker. The other two finalists...
Zoltan Csanyi Mar 14, 2026

ICE facility to remain open
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- Federal officials say Camp East Montana will remain open despite reports suggesting otherwise. ICE says the facility is getting a new contractor and additional upgrades, incl...
Mike Gaba Mar 13, 2026

Somber anniversary
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- Six years ago today, New Mexicans entered the first COVID-19 lockdown as state leaders reacted to the virus reaching New Mexico and early cases tied to travel into Bernalillo...
Mike Gaba Mar 13, 2026

Major investment in Indian Health Center West
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Indian Health Service, and the Pueblo of Santa Ana will announce a $22 million investment in the new Albuquerque Indian Heal...
Mike Gaba Mar 13, 2026

Student artists
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- An Albuquerque middle school restorative justice program is moving its work into the spotlight. Students from Garfield STEM Magnet and Community Middle School's Circle Keeper...
Mike Gaba Mar 13, 2026

Lego thieves caught, accused of stealing $10,000 worth of the famous toys
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) - Court records show that three Albuquerque men are charged with stealing more than $10,000 worth of Lego sets from a Target store. Alfonso Yribe and Mathew Marquez are accused ...
Zoltan Csanyi Mar 13, 2026

Man found guilty for kidnapping a woman and physical assault near Central and Louisiana
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) - An Albuquerque man was found guilty on several violent charges including first degree kidnapping, aggravated battery and assault with a deadly weapon. Carlos Torres was arrest...
Zoltan Csanyi Mar 13, 2026

Man convicted in death of 6-month old baby girl
Albuquerque, NM(KKOB) - An Albuquerque man was found guilty of child abuse that caused the death of a 6-month old baby girl in a hotel in northwest Albuquerque. Lawrence Gabaldon, was found guilty of ...
Zoltan Csanyi Mar 13, 2026








