Category Archives: KKOB Local News
Yellow birds flee Albuquerque skies
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) --The Albuquerque skies will be missing some bright yellow planes. Spirit Airlines known for its livery's yellow planes and no-frills service, has struggled since the COVID-19 p...
Sep 04, 2025
Threats to Trump will earn a sentence
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) --37-year-old Tyler Leveque of Albuquerque has pleaded guilty to using social media to issue violent threats against President Donald Trump. Between Jan. 2nd and Jan. 4th, court...
Sep 04, 2025
Windows Damaged at Dolores Gonzales Elementary Over Holiday Weekend
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - Albuquerque Public Schools police are investigating damage at Dolores Gonzales Elementary School after several windows were struck over the Labor Day weekend. According to a letter...
Sep 04, 2025
Joiner will stay behind bars until trial
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- A Georgia man, Rainor Joiner, will be held behind bars until trial for the murder and dismemberment of army veteran Matthew McLaughlin near Taos. Chief Judge Emilio Chavez sa...
Sep 03, 2025
Drug smuggling at Lordsburg detention center
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) --Ten people have been arrested in connection to a drug and contraband smuggling operation at the Hidalgo County Detention Center in Lordsburg, New Mexico. An investigation into...
Sep 03, 2025
Diego Pavia's Brothers Arrested During Vanderbilt Game in Nashville
A well-known New Mexico athlete is back in the spotlight-but this time, it's not for his performance on the field. Two of Diego Pavia's brothers were arrested during Vanderbilt's football game in Nash...
Sep 03, 2025
COVID Vaccine Access Delayed in New Mexico Due to Regulatory Hold-Up
NEW MEXICO - As fall approaches, many New Mexicans are looking to get vaccinated against COVID-19. But access to the updated vaccine is limited, especially at major pharmacy chains like CVS and Walgre...
Sep 03, 2025
Albuquerque Fire Rescue Makes History with All-Female Engine Crew
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - For the first time in its 125-year history, Albuquerque Fire Rescue staffed an engine company entirely with female firefighters. On September 1, Engine 15 operated with an all-fema...
Sep 03, 2025 Photo Credit AFR
Police Investigate Foothills Shooting Tied to Possible Road Rage
Albuquerque police are investigating a shooting that sent one person to the hospital Tuesday night in the city's Foothills area. The incident happened near Parsifal Street and Buena Ventura Road NE. A...
Sep 03, 2025
Vehicle Trapped in Downtown Sinkhole; Intersection Closed for Days
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - An intersection in downtown Albuquerque remains closed after a sinkhole opened up Tuesday afternoon, partially swallowing a vehicle. The incident happened around 2 p.m. near Second...
Sep 03, 2025 Photo Credit Joe Hill
