Category Archives: KKOB Local News
Thief Takes a Plea Deal
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) --Ricky Roybal, a thief whose criminal history spans a decade, took a plea deal in court this morning (Tue). Roybal burglarized dozens of businesses across Albuquerque stealing ...
Mar 17, 2026
New STEM Lab for Edward Gonzales Elementary
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) --A new STEM Lab is coming to Edward Gonzales Elementary school with an official ceremony on Wednesday. The new Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation STEM Lab was made possible through a p...
Mar 17, 2026
New Mexico Officials Warn of Early-Season Heat as Temperatures Rise
SANTA FE - New Mexico health officials are warning residents to watch for heat-related illness as temperatures are expected to exceed 90 degrees across much of the state starting Thursday. The early-s...
Mar 17, 2026
No Injuries Early Morning Fire
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) --Albuquerque Fire Rescue responded to a fire early this morning at a residence in the 200 block of Espanola NE. The fire was reported to be at the back of the residence. Crews ...
Mar 17, 2026
Funding for Water Project
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) --Funding will resume for a project to transport water from the San Juan River to serve parts of the Navajo Nation, the Jicarilla Apache Nation and the city of Gallup. The money...
Mar 17, 2026
Colorado trio charged with drug trafficking from Mexico through NM to other parts of the U.S
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) - Three Colorado residents have been charged with operating a drug trafficking and money-laundering operation that brought methamphetamines and cocaine from Mexico through New M...
Mar 17, 2026 fukume / Depositphotos.com
Coyote Creek State Park to Open
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) --A newly constructed campground at Coyote Creek State Park will open on Saturday, March 28th. This is the first cabin accommodations in the NM State Parks Division's 93-year hi...
Mar 17, 2026
Increase in Gross Receipts Tax fails during Monday's City Council meeting
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) - A proposal to increase the city's Gross Receipts Tax rate failed by a vote of 8-1 last night during the Albuquerque City Council meeting. The proposal sponsored by City Counci...
Mar 17, 2026
City ordinance restricting ICE from using city owned property approved by City Council
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) - On a 5-4 vote, the city council approved an ordinance restricting Immigration and Customs Enforcement from using city-owned property for immigration enforcement purposes. Coun...
Mar 17, 2026 danielfela / Depositphotos.com
Rio Arriba County and Ohkay Owingeh Enter Agreement
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) --An agreement between Rio Arriba County and tribal officials was announced Monday in an effort to combat the flow of drugs in northern New Mexico. Rio Arriba County Sheriff Lor...
Mar 17, 2026
