Category Archives: KKOB Local News

Crime rates put New Mexico above the national average
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- A new report presented to the Legislative Finance Committee on Thursday reveals that crime rates in New Mexico remain high, well above the national average, despite the state...
Mike Gaba 18h ago

Protecting mobile home owners
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- Manufactured homes are typically a more affordable option than site-built homes, and they're an important part of New Mexico's housing stock. As a result, the Albuquerque Jou...
Mike Gaba 18h ago

Wolves coming south
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- There have been repeated cases of Mexican Gray wolves leaving their home in southern New Mexico and heading to the northern part of the state. News out of Colorado means the ...
Mike Gaba 18h ago

APD Releases Details on Officer-Involved Shooting That Happened in November
ALBUQUERQUE - Albuquerque Police have released new details about an officer-involved shooting that critically injured 32-year-old Claude Laska earlier this month. Investigators say the incident began ...
Natassja Leyba 19h ago

"BAT Mobile" unveiled by Isleta PD
Isleta Pueblo, NM (KKOB) - Isleta Police have a new weapon to combat DWI in the area south of Albuquerque. The new "BAT Mobile" was unveiled by the police department and will be used as part of its op...
Zoltan Csanyi 21h ago

United Airlines announces flights from Roswell to Denver
Roswell, NM (KKOB) - United Airlines is flying once again out of the Roswell International Air Center. Beginning on February 24th, United will be operating two non-stop flights from Roswell to Denver ...
Zoltan Csanyi 22h ago

Virgin of Guadalupe celebrations today around New Mexico
Rio Rancho, NM (KKOB) - Today, December 12th, is the day of celebration of Our Lady of Guadalupe. Thousands of Catholics in New Mexico, have been participating in celebrations since Thursday, especial...
Zoltan Csanyi 22h ago godongphoto / Depositphotos.com

Sandoval County deputy arrested for DWI
Albuquerque, NM(KKOB) - A Sandoval County sheriff's deputy is out on bond after his arrest in Albuquerque on DWI charges. According to reports by Albuquerque police, deputy Kevin Saiz, ran a red light...
Zoltan Csanyi 22h ago Fotofabrika / Depositphotos.com

Dangerous fugitive arrested by NMSP
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) - A coordinated effort by New Mexico State Police and the Crime Suppression Bureau, ended with the arrest of a dangerous New Mexico fugitive. Jerome Naranjo, is in custody after...
Zoltan Csanyi 22h ago

Unemployment numbers going the right direction
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- A slight drop in New Mexico's unemployment rate. That news in a recent jobs report from the state. The report shows that the unemployment rate in New Mexico in September 2025...
Mike Gaba Dec 11, 2025








