Category Archives: KKOB Local News
APD Investigating Deadly Overnight Shooting in Northwest Albuquerque
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - Albuquerque police are investigating a deadly shooting that occurred early Thursday morning in the city's northwest. Officers responded shortly after 3 a.m. to reports of a disturb...
Sep 25, 2025
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...
Sep 25, 2025
Voting by appointment now an option
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- Santa Fe County is launching an appointment-based voting system for the 2025 regular local election, the first of its kind in New Mexico. Voters can choose an early voting si...
Sep 24, 2025
Locals shine at the Sunport
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- The Albuquerque Sunport has launched "Ascend ABQ," a retail program designed to spotlight local small businesses. Nine vendors now operate kiosks throughout the airport, with...
Sep 24, 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...
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...
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...
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...
Sep 24, 2025
Federal charges for Sanchez Jr.
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- The U.S. Attorneys office for the District of NM announced today that an 18 year old will be facing federal charges for the alleged deadly car jacking of an Uber driver. Acco...
Sep 23, 2025
Robots on duty at Eastern New Mexico Medical Center
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) --Mechanical helpers are on duty at Eastern New Mexico Medical Center . Officials from the facility report that robots are helping doctors perform minimally invasive surgeries. ...
Sep 23, 2025
