Category Archives: KKOB Local News
Balloon Discovery Center Celebrates 25 Years
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - The Balloon Discovery Center is marking its 25th anniversary during the 2026 ExxonMobil Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta with a new interactive exhibit and the return of se...
Sep 10, 2026
New Mexico Suicide Deaths Drop 19% in 2025
SANTA FE, N.M. - New Mexico's suicide rate fell by 19% between 2024 and 2025, according to provisional data released by the New Mexico Department of Health. State health officials say the decline may ...
Sep 10, 2026
Suspect in Fatal Old Town-Area Shooting Ordered Held Until Trial
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - One of the suspects accused in a deadly 2025 shooting near Albuquerque's Old Town will remain behind bars while his criminal case moves forward. A judge has granted the state's req...
Sep 10, 2026
Albuquerque City Council Approves Expanded Recycling Requirements
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - More Albuquerque residents will soon have access to recycling services after the Albuquerque City Council approved a new ordinance aimed at expanding recycling opportunities across...
Sep 10, 2026
Albuquerque Animal Welfare Department Seeks Volunteers for Shelter Pets
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - The City of Albuquerque's Animal Welfare Department is looking for community members interested in helping care for shelter animals through its volunteer program. To recruit new vo...
Sep 10, 2026
Man jailed for murder is charged in a double homicide of two women in Taos
Rio Arriba County, NM (KKOB) - A man who is currently in jail for a murder in Rio Arriba County is now charged with First Degree Murder in the killing of two women in Taos in February of 2025. Cesar P...
Sep 10, 2026
1-year old dies at Tijeras daycare no foul play or neglect involved
Tijeras, NM (KKOB) - A 1-year-old infant died after employees reportedly found the baby unconscious and not breathing at a Tijeras daycare center in Tijeras. Just after noon Wednesday September 9, Ber...
Sep 10, 2026
Mother and daughter are killed on same day in two separate incidents in Roswell and Albuquerque
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB)- A double murder in Roswell and a fatal crash on Tuesday in Albuquerque have a very tragic connection. One person died in a crash in the area of the Frontage Roads of I-40 and I...
Sep 10, 2026 Courtesy Pearce Family via ABQ Journal
Roswell suffers a scam attack
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- Roswell city officials say a sophisticated scam cost taxpayers hundreds of thousands of dollars. An internal review found that fraudsters posing as bank employees tricked cit...
Sep 09, 2026
New Mexico United Recalls Marlon Vargas Ahead of Roster Freeze
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - New Mexico United is bringing back a familiar face as the club enters the final stretch of the season. The team announced Wednesday that it has recalled midfielder Marlon Vargas fr...
Sep 09, 2026
