Category Archives: KKOB Local News
Multiple Shootings Under Investigation Across Albuquerque This Week
Albuquerque, New Mexico - Albuquerque police are investigating three separate deadly shootings that occurred across the city this week. The first happened Tuesday night at the Ridge Apartments near Tr...
Sep 19, 2025
Two Teens Charged in Deadly Shooting of 17-Year-Old in Northeast Albuquerque
Albuquerque police have charged two teens in connection with the murder of 17-year-old Angelo Tafoya. The shooting happened Tuesday night during a drug and gun transaction that escalated into a robber...
Sep 19, 2025 Austin Olimb, 18
Man Fatally Shot at West Side Apartment Complex; APD Investigating
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - Albuquerque police are investigating a fatal shooting that happened Thursday night at a West Side apartment complex. Officers responded to the Rio Volcan Apartments, located at 191...
Sep 19, 2025
Erroneous Inmate Release Under Investigation at MDC
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - Bernalillo County officials are investigating the mistaken release of an inmate from the Metropolitan Detention Center. John James Romero, 29, was booked on September 13 on multipl...
Sep 19, 2025 John James Romero
Man Dies After Fleeing State Police on I-40 in Albuquerque
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - An investigation is underway after a man was struck and killed while fleeing from New Mexico State Police on Interstate 40 in Albuquerque. According to State Police, the incident h...
Sep 19, 2025
Political campaign signs have limits
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) --Ahead of the upcoming election the City of Albuquerque is launching a sign awareness campaign, to help residents and campaigns understand the rules for temporary yard signs. R...
Sep 18, 2025
Overdose Deaths Surge in Three Northern New Mexico Counties
SANTA FE, N.M. - The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) is reporting a sharp rise in drug overdose deaths and emergency department visits in three northern counties during the first half of 2025....
Sep 18, 2025
UPDATE: APD Investigating Fatal Shooting of 17-Year-Old in Northeast Albuquerque
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - Albuquerque police are investigating a deadly shooting that claimed the life of a 17-year-old male late Tuesday night in northeast Albuquerque. Officers responded to a ShotSpotter ...
Sep 17, 2025
Second Sinkhole in Two Weeks Shuts Down Downtown Albuquerque Intersection
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - A new sinkhole has forced the closure of the intersection at Copper Avenue and 3rd Street in downtown Albuquerque. City crews blocked off the area late Tuesday after a water main b...
Sep 17, 2025 Photo Credit Joe Hill
Deadly Shooting Under Investigation in Northeast Albuquerque
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - Albuquerque police are investigating a deadly shooting that occurred late Tuesday night at an apartment complex near Tramway Blvd. and Copper Ave. NE. Officers responded to a ShotS...
Sep 17, 2025
