Category Archives: KKOB Local News
Sheriff Allen Responds to Concerns Over Violent Crime Linked to Homeless People
Albuquerque, N.M. - Bernalillo County Sheriff John Allen is addressing growing public concerns about violent incidents involving homeless individuals, following a recent case at the Marriott Hotel in ...
Aug 25, 2025 Lucas Pedraza
License Plate Readers Help NMSP Locate Missing Teen, Arrest Suspect in Luna County
Luna County, N.M. - A 15-year-old girl reported missing from Texas was safely recovered in New Mexico on Friday, August 22, after New Mexico State Police (NMSP) used license plate reader technology to...
Aug 25, 2025 Kyle Steven Eckmann
SUV Fire Temporarily Shuts Down I-25 Southbound at Montaño
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - Traffic was temporarily halted on I-25 southbound near Montao Boulevard Wednesday afternoon after a vehicle fire broke out around 3:30 p.m. Albuquerque Fire Rescue's Engine 15 resp...
Aug 21, 2025 Photo credit: AFR
Toddler Dies After Falling from Moving Vehicle in Edgewood
EDGEWOOD, N.M. - A two-year-old child has died after being run over by the same vehicle they were riding in Sunday night in Edgewood. According to police, the car hit an uneven patch of pavement, caus...
Aug 21, 2025
Man Who Admitted Role in Teen's Murder to Be Sentenced in November; Co-Defendant Was FBI Agent's Son
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - A man who admitted to helping carry out the murder of 13-year-old Michael Tubb last year will be sentenced this fall. Michael Flores pleaded guilty in February to conspiracy and ev...
Aug 21, 2025
Murder Suspect Accused of Threatening Younger Brother with Gun Appears in Court
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - An 18-year-old murder suspect is now facing additional charges after allegedly pointing a gun at his 7-year-old half-brother's head. Sheliky Sanchez appeared in court Wednesday mor...
Aug 21, 2025 Sheliky Sanchez
Five Guns Found Across Albuquerque Schools in One Day, Prompting Lockdowns and Arrests
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - Just two weeks into the school year, Albuquerque Public Schools officials say five guns were found on or near three campuses Wednesday. While no injuries were reported, the inciden...
Aug 21, 2025
New Mexico United Confirms Luiz Fernando's Move to Hanoi FC
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - New Mexico United has announced the international transfer of Brazilian winger Luiz Fernando to Hanoi Football Club, a top-tier team in Vietnam. The move follows an impactful 2025 ...
Aug 20, 2025
Police Clear Scene After Overnight Incident on Menaul Boulevard
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - A portion of Menaul Boulevard in northeast Albuquerque has reopened following an overnight police situation that shut down traffic near Princeton Drive. All lanes were blocked for ...
Aug 20, 2025
New Mexico to Distribute $120 Million for Housing and Homelessness Projects
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - The New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions' Office of Housing will begin distributing $120 million this month to support housing and homelessness projects across the state. T...
Aug 20, 2025
