Category Archives: KKOB Local News

Train cameras are on the way
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) --Six cameras will be installed in each Rail Runner car and a full-time person will be monitoring them in real time, and with a security guard onboard, situations can be handled...
Mike Gaba 41m ago

Baby penguin arrives
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- There's a new arrival at the ABQ BioPark. Gentoo penguins Digit and Killian, parents of Ike who hatched in 2022, have welcomed another chick. The baby hatched November 3 and ...
Mike Gaba 45m ago

Boyce gets new charges
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- New charges have been filed against Brian Boyce, the driver accused of killing UNM Hospital nurse Alec Montoya. Boyce, 42, was indicted for homicide by vehicle and open conta...
Mike Gaba 47m ago

AFR Rescues Injured Hiker at Embudito Trailhead
ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO - Albuquerque Fire Rescue responded to the Embudito Trailhead late Tuesday morning after reports of an injured hiker. Crews were dispatched around 11:47 a.m. and located the pa...
Natassja Leyba 1h ago Photo Credit: AFR

Runaway Pig Finds a New Home
ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO - After turning Interstate 40 into his personal racetrack, a runaway pig is settling into a much quieter life. Albuquerque police wrangled the animal last Tuesday after a pursu...
Natassja Leyba 1h ago Photo Credit: APD

Rio Rancho Mayor Gregg Hull Won't Seek Reelection, Eyes Governor's Race
Rio Rancho, New Mexico - After more than a decade in office, Rio Rancho Mayor Gregg Hull is calling it quits-but not politics. Hull announced Tuesday he will not seek reelection in 2026, choosing inst...
Natassja Leyba 2h ago
Judge Approves Out-of-State Treatment for Youngest Suspect in Habermehl Killing
ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO - A judge has ruled that the youngest suspect charged in the death of Albuquerque bicyclist Scott Habermehl can receive treatment at a secure behavioral health facility outside...
Natassja Leyba 3h ago
U.S. Marshals Seek Public's Help to Locate Wanted Man
ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO - The U.S. Marshals Service is asking for assistance in locating Daniel Penrod, who is wanted for federal probation violations. Penrod is described as 5 feet 11 inches tall, we...
Natassja Leyba 3h ago
APD to Host 31st Annual Cops for Kids Event December 7
ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO - The Albuquerque Police Department will celebrate the 31st year of its Cops for Kids program on December 7, continuing a tradition of bringing holiday cheer to families in nee...
Natassja Leyba 3h ago
Rio Rancho 13U Spartans Hope to Head to Nationals After Missing Out Last Year
RIO RANCHO, NEW MEXICO - Last year, the Rio Rancho 13U Spartans dominated the field but never made it to Nationals-financial hurdles kept their dream out of reach. This year, they're back, stronger th...
Natassja Leyba 5h ago








