Category Archives: KKOB Local News

New Mexico EMS Response Times Among Slowest in U.S., Study Finds
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - A recent study analyzing emergency medical service (EMS) response times across 47 states found that New Mexico's average response time was 12.14 minutes, placing it among the slowe...
Natassja Leyba 16h ago

Two Arrested, Large Drug Seizures Made in Albuquerque Narcotics Operation
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - New Mexico State Police executed two residential search warrants in Albuquerque on October 10 as part of an ongoing crackdown on illegal drug activity in Bernalillo County. The ope...
Natassja Leyba 17h ago

United, Orange County SC Trade Blows in 3-3 Draw as Playoff Push Tightens
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - New Mexico United and Orange County SC delivered a six-goal thriller Saturday night at Isotopes Park, ending in a 3-3 draw that kept United's playoff hopes alive but left the home ...
Natassja Leyba 17h ago

Driver Arrested After Early Morning Crash Critically Injures One in Northwest Albuquerque
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - Albuquerque police arrested 25-year-old Seth Mitchell early Saturday morning following a crash that left another driver critically injured. Officers responded to the scene at Coors...
Natassja Leyba 19h ago

Recreational water to avoid
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- The New Mexico Environment Department is warning visitors to use caution at several lakes due to harmful algae blooms. Quemado Lake, Snow Lake, and Hopewell Lake are currentl...
Mike Gaba Oct 10, 2025

Baby loses battle
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- Estrella Miracle Montoya was born prematurely in 2024 with drugs in her system. She spent months in the hospital before being placed in foster care with her aunt. In mid-2025...
Mike Gaba Oct 10, 2025

Duke City Marathon almost here
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- The City of Albuquerque is now the presenting partner for the Duke City Marathon. While the race will still start and end at Civic Plaza, the course will take runners through...
Mike Gaba Oct 10, 2025

Man Arrested in Fatal Hit-and-Run Near UNM Hospital
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - Albuquerque Police have arrested a man in connection with a fatal hit-and-run near the University of New Mexico Hospital. Investigators say 42-year-old Brian Boyce was driving a ma...
Natassja Leyba Oct 10, 2025

Traffic Turned Away as Balloon Fiesta Parking Hits Capacity
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - Albuquerque Police are turning away incoming traffic from Balloon Fiesta Park after parking reached full capacity. APD's Traffic Unit says drivers who are not already at the field ...
Natassja Leyba Oct 10, 2025

Texas Roadhouse Server Charged After Shooting Near Sadie's Restaurant
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - A server at Texas Roadhouse is facing charges after a shooting that began with a robbery inside the restaurant and ended in a nearby parking lot. According to police, 28-year-old G...
Natassja Leyba Oct 10, 2025