Category Archives: KKOB Local News

Two Charged In Stabbing Death
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) --Two people have been charged in a killing that happened two years ago in SE Albuquerque. Emiliano Vallejos and Rosalyn Garcia stole a phone belonging to Ty James and then stab...
Francina Walker Jun 08, 2026

Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad services begins Tuesday June 9th
Chama, NM (KKOB) - The Cumbres and Toltec Scenic Railroad is set to reopen this week after a delayed start to the season. Operations were pushed back in May due to drought conditions and elevated fire...
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Moped rider killed in Saturday crash in Southeast Albuquerque
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) - Albuquerque Police are investigating a crash involving a moped that happened Saturday afternoon in the area of Zuni and San Pablo SE. The driver was not wearing a helmet and s...
Zoltan Csanyi Jun 06, 2026 ANDRANIK2017 / Depositphotos.com

Gila cows suit dismissed
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- The killing of feral cattle without brands, tags or documented ownership by sharpshooters in the Gila Wilderness by helicopters in 2022 and 2023 drew lawsuits by the New Mexi...
Mike Gaba Jun 05, 2026

Teenagers wanted
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) --Although a recent national report predicts teenagers will have fewer work opportunities this summer, one Albuquerque favorite continues to keep the help wanted sign out. "Dion...
Mike Gaba Jun 05, 2026

Umstead stays in custody
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- A woman accused as a fifth suspect in a deadly shooting near Frontier Restaurant will remain in custody as the case moves forward. Zakiya Umstead is charged in the May 2026 k...
Mike Gaba Jun 05, 2026

DEVELOPING STORY: Three Hospitalized After Small Plane Crash in Santa Teresa
SANTA TERESA, N.M. - Three people were hospitalized after a small plane crashed Friday morning at the Doa Ana County International Jetport in southern New Mexico. Emergency officials say the crash hap...
Natassja Leyba Jun 05, 2026

Attorney General Raul Torrez announces lawsuit against Kalshi
Santa Fe, NM (KKOB) - Following four of the New Mexico's tribes suing the online prediction market platform "Kalshi" in May, state attorney general Raul Torrez has announced this week that the State w...
Zoltan Csanyi Jun 05, 2026

UPDATE: Santa Fe police rule bodies found inside home was a murder-suicide
Santa Fe, NM (KKOB) - Santa Fe Police have determined the death of a man and a woman found inside a home on Chalan Rd, was a murder-suicide. SFPD detectives identified the couple as 28-year old Victor...
Zoltan Csanyi Jun 05, 2026

APS "Story Time in the Park" Combines Summer Meals and Reading for Kids
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - Albuquerque Public Schools is teaming up with Bernalillo County and the City of Albuquerque to offer a summer program that combines literacy and meal support for children. The "Sto...
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