Category Archives: KKOB Local News
Two Arrested in Deadly Southeast Albuquerque Shooting Over Motorcycle Dispute
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - Albuquerque police have arrested two men in connection with the July 2 shooting death of 43-year-old Ann Marie Chaires in Southeast Albuquerque. Nicholas Lucio, 43, was taken into ...
Jul 28, 2025
Cartels use of drones increasing
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- Concerns about the safety of border agents and whether dangerous drugs are coming into the country undetected are increasing. Steven Willoughby, the deputy director of the De...
Jul 25, 2025
Jammy free until trial
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) --59 year old Jammy Jackson of Farmington will remain free until his trial in January. He was arrested Feb. 17th for one misdemeanor and 13 felony child abuse charges in connect...
Jul 25, 2025
Zozobra goes robotic
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- Zozobra is getting a high-tech upgrade for his 101st burning. For the first time, the iconic figure will feature robotic hand movements. The design team, led by Isaac Varela,...
Jul 24, 2025
Inmate Found Dead at MDC; Sixth Death at Facility This Year
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - The Metropolitan Detention Center (MDC) has confirmed the death of another inmate, marking the sixth in-custody death at the facility this year. Thomas Acee II, 33, was found unres...
Jul 24, 2025
APD Arrests Man After Stolen Bait Car Tracked to Valencia County
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - A man is facing multiple charges after stealing a bait car deployed by Albuquerque police as part of an ongoing effort to crack down on auto theft. According to APD, 38-year-old An...
Jul 24, 2025
Ruidoso Still Waiting on Federal Disaster Declaration After Devastating Floods
RUIDOSO, N.M. - Weeks after catastrophic flooding swept through the Village of Ruidoso, the area has yet to receive a federal disaster declaration - a delay that's slowing recovery efforts and limitin...
Jul 23, 2025
Intel to Cut 227 Jobs at Rio Rancho Plant Despite Major Investment
RIO RANCHO, N.M. - Intel Corporation is preparing to lay off 227 employees at its Rio Rancho facility between now and September, according to internal forecasts. The cuts are part of a broader round o...
Jul 23, 2025
Department of Justice does not control ICE
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- U.S. Attorney Ryan Ellison says the Department of Justice has no control over how ICE conducts civil immigration enforcement. Asked about ICE agents wearing masks, Ellison po...
Jul 22, 2025
48 Families Displaced After Ruidoso Flooding: Gavilan Mobile Home Park Deemed Unsafe
RUIDOSO, N.M. - Two weeks after deadly flooding swept through Ruidoso, residents of Gavilan Mobile Home Park are still trying to recover. Over the weekend, the park's manager, Monda Milton, informed s...
Jul 22, 2025
