Category Archives: KKOB Local News

BCSO Identifies Man Shot and Killed by Deputies in Albuquerque's North Valley
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M - Bernalillo County Sheriff's deputies were involved in a shooting Saturday night in Albuquerque's North Valley. The incident resulted in the death of one individual. According to a B...
Natassja Leyba Sep 25, 2025

Second Human Plague Case Confirmed in New Mexico
Bernalillo County, NM - A 77-year-old man from Bernalillo County has been diagnosed with plague, marking the second human case reported in New Mexico this year, according to the state Department of He...
Natassja Leyba Sep 24, 2025
Public Comment Opens on Recovery Plan for Endangered New Mexico Butterfly
SACRAMENTO MOUNTAINS, N.M. - The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is inviting public feedback on its newly released draft recovery plan for the Sacramento Mountains checkerspot butterfly, a species foun...
Natassja Leyba Sep 24, 2025

BCSO Urges Drivers to Respect Crossing Guards and Slow Down in School Zones
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - As the school year continues across Bernalillo County, the Sheriff's Office is reminding drivers to stay alert and follow safety rules in school zones - especially when crossing gu...
Natassja Leyba Sep 24, 2025
FBI Returns Historic "Villa de Santa Fe" Map to Mexico
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - A historic map titled "Villa de Santa Fe" has been returned to the Government of Mexico by the FBI, following its reported theft in 2011. The handover took place during a formal ce...
Natassja Leyba Sep 24, 2025
NMDOT Launches Traffic Study at Big I to Address Morning Congestion
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - The New Mexico Department of Transportation is taking a closer look at traffic flow at one of Albuquerque's busiest interchanges. Engineers are studying the Big I, where I-40 and I...
Natassja Leyba Sep 23, 2025

Teen Suspect in Tramway Blvd. Murder to Remain in Custody
ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO - A 17-year-old charged in the September 16 murder of Angelo Tafoya will remain in custody, according to the Bernalillo County District Attorney's Office. Investigators say the...
Natassja Leyba Sep 23, 2025

First Day of Fall Brings Summerlike Weather to Albuquerque
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - Monday marks the official start of autumn, but it doesn't quite feel like fall in Albuquerque. The city is seeing above-normal temperatures and plenty of sunshine, making it feel m...
Natassja Leyba Sep 22, 2025
Redevelopment Plans Begin for New Mexico State Fairground
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - The 2025 New Mexico State Fair may be over, but plans to redevelop the state fairgrounds are just getting started. Albuquerque City Councilor Nicole Rogers is hosting a "Fairground...
Natassja Leyba Sep 22, 2025
Record Turnout for 29th Annual Corrales Ditch Run Honoring Dave Cook
CORRALES, N.M. - The 29th annual Corrales Ditch Run saw its largest turnout ever Sunday, as the community came together to celebrate and remember Dave Cook-a local man who disappeared in 2016 while mo...
Natassja Leyba Sep 22, 2025








