Category Archives: KKOB Local News

Trout Fire Nears Full Containment as Crews Shift Focus to Panther Fire
SILVER CITY, N.M. - Fire crews continue to make progress on the Trout Fire burning north of Silver City, with containment now at 89% as of Saturday, July 5. The fire, which began on June 12 due to lig...
Natassja Leyba 4h ago

Laguna Fire Smoke Outlook - July 5, 2025
SANTA FE, N.M. - Smoke from the Laguna Fire is expected to increase significantly today and Sunday as fire crews continue firing operations, according to the Santa Fe National Forest. Forecast Highlig...
Natassja Leyba 4h ago

Homicide Investigation Underway After Southeast Albuquerque Shooting Victim Dies
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - A man who was shot Friday evening in Southeast Albuquerque has died from his injuries, prompting a homicide investigation, according to Albuquerque police. Officers responded to re...
Natassja Leyba 5h ago

Five Teens Charged After Attack on Pregnant Woman at Santa Fe Restaurant
SANTA FE, N.M. - Five teenagers are facing charges after allegedly attacking a pregnant woman and her family at a Burger King in Santa Fe on the morning of Wednesday, July 2. According to Santa Fe pol...
Natassja Leyba 20h ago

Man Found Dead Among Storm Debris in Rio Rancho
RIO RANCHO, N.M. - Rio Rancho police are investigating after a man was found dead early Thursday morning near the intersection of Northern Boulevard and Unser Boulevard. Authorities had closed the roa...
Natassja Leyba 20h ago

Five Teens Charged in Fatal Shooting of Homeless Woman in Southeast Albuquerque
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - Albuquerque Police Department detectives have charged five teenagers in connection with the June 10 shooting death of 35-year-old Marlene Gutierrez near Central Avenue and Zuni Roa...
Natassja Leyba 20h ago

Officer-Involved Shooting Reported in Southwest Albuquerque
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - Albuquerque Police Department officers were involved in a shooting Friday afternoon in the 2100 block of South Branch Drive SW, near Gibson Boulevard and Messina Drive SW. Accordin...
Natassja Leyba 20h ago

Looming impact of the federal tax bill
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) --New Mexico health officials are warning state lawmakers about the looming impact of President Trump's sweeping federal tax bill. Health Care Authority Secretary Kari Armijo to...
Mike Gaba Jul 02, 2025

Bachelor of Science in Artificial Intelligence is on the horizon
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- Artificial intelligence continues to expand with applications in virtually every sector of modern life, from the economy to government to entertainment and education. Startin...
Mike Gaba Jul 02, 2025

Arrest warrant for massage parlor owner
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- Farmington Police have issued an arrest warrant for massage parlor owner Fu Shuping. The 53 year old has been charged with human trafficking, racketeering, kidnapping, extort...
Mike Gaba Jul 02, 2025