Category Archives: KKOB Local News
Tax Day: How April 15 Became the Deadline and What to Know If You're Not Ready to File
Tax Day is typically April 15, the annual deadline for most Americans to file federal income tax returns or request an extension. While often viewed as a yearly stress point, the date has a long histo...
Apr 15, 2026
Jury Finds Live Nation, Ticketmaster Held Harmful Monopoly; Potential Implications for New Mexico
ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO - A federal jury has found concert giant Live Nation and its ticketing subsidiary Ticketmaster maintained a harmful monopoly over major concert venues, dealing a blow to the co...
Apr 15, 2026
Unemployment fraud lands him in prison
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) --44 year old Joseph Martinez of Belen has been sentenced to prison for carrying out an unemployment fraud scheme in which he received more than $177,000. Between June 18th, 202...
Apr 15, 2026
Avena is danger to the community
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- A man accused of attacking a New Mexico EMT during an ambulance ride will stay in custody through his trial. The district attorney's office says Kel Avena, 35, is charged wit...
Apr 14, 2026
New Mexico's kids obesity rates
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) --A recent report identifying rising obesity rates among the state's elementary school children shows the total share of kindergarteners who met the criteria for overweight or o...
Apr 14, 2026
Courtroom upset
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) --The families of two murder victims spoke in court today ahead of the sentencing for 20-year-old Andres Herrera who is facing two life sentences after pleading no contest to tw...
Apr 14, 2026
GOP Race Down To One
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) --The 2nd Congressional District race will have one less candidate running on the Republican side of the ticket. Jose Orozco announced last week he was quitting the race and wou...
Apr 14, 2026
New RR Public Schools Board Member
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) --Rio Rancho Public Schools has a new board member. Dr. Stephanie Smith has been appointed to replace the recent departure of Dr. Beth Miller. Dr. Smith has more than 16 years o...
Apr 14, 2026
Armed suspect arrested in Tuesday morning active shooter incident in Bernalillo
Bernalillo, NM (KKOB) -A man involved in Tuesday morning active shooter situation in Bernalillo is now in custody. The incident began before 5 a.m. after officers received a 911 call that someone was ...
Apr 14, 2026
UPDATE: Suspect in Custody Bernalillo
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) --A suspect is in custody following a report of an active shooter in Bernalillo this morning. Bernalillo Police say officers were dispatched to Highway 550 after a caller report...
Apr 14, 2026
