Category Archives: KKOB Local News

UNM Resumes New Student Orientation After Dorm Shooting
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - The University of New Mexico resumed its New Student Orientation on Wednesday, less than a week after a fatal shooting at the Casas Del Rio dormitory. Michael LaMotte, 14, was iden...
Natassja Leyba Jul 31, 2025

Screwworm could play havoc with the economy
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) --The deadly parasitic New World screwworm has been spotted less than 400 miles from the Southwest border. Texas Sen. John Cornyn, says the screwworm flies could devastate borde...
Mike Gaba Jul 30, 2025

Resources for Ruidoso flood victims
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) --There are various resources available for Ruidoso residents in need of financial assistance due to flooding. The Small Business Administration can provide low-interest loans o...
Mike Gaba Jul 30, 2025

UPDATE: Pedestrian Killed in Crash Involving Pickup Truck in Southwest Albuquerque
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - Albuquerque police have released new details about a fatal crash involving a pedestrian Tuesday night in the city's southwest area. The crash happened around 8:38 p.m. at the inter...
Natassja Leyba Jul 30, 2025

Pedestrian Killed in Southwest Albuquerque Crash
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - A pedestrian was killed after being struck by a vehicle Tuesday night in southwest Albuquerque. The crash happened around 8:30 p.m. near Central Avenue and 86th Street SW. Emergenc...
Natassja Leyba Jul 30, 2025

One Dead in Northeast Albuquerque House Fire
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - A person is dead following a house fire in northeast Albuquerque Tuesday afternoon. Albuquerque Fire Rescue responded to the blaze just before 3 p.m. on McKnight Avenue NE, near In...
Natassja Leyba Jul 30, 2025 Photo Credit AFR

Suspect Still at Large After Deadly Bernalillo Shooting
BERNALILLO, N.M. - Police are still searching for a suspect in a deadly shooting that happened late Monday night in Bernalillo. According to investigators, two people were shot around 10 p.m. near a s...
Natassja Leyba Jul 29, 2025

One Dead, One Hospitalized After Shooting in Town of Bernalillo
BERNALILLO, N.M. - Police in the Town of Bernalillo are investigating a deadly shooting that left one person dead and another hospitalized late Sunday night. According to Police Chief Chris Stoyell, o...
Natassja Leyba Jul 29, 2025

Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office embraces AI
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- The Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office is rolling out a new suite of AI-powered tools aimed at improving efficiency and transparency. The technology, developed by Axon, inclu...
Mike Gaba Jul 28, 2025

Child Hot Car Deaths Peak in New Mexico During July and August
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - As temperatures climb across New Mexico, so does the risk of child hot car deaths. Safety experts say July and August are the most dangerous months for these tragedies, which often...
Natassja Leyba Jul 28, 2025