Category Archives: KKOB Local News

Man sentenced to over three decades in prison for revenge killing of woman in Albuquerque
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) - A man who killed a woman last year during a robbery in what prosecutors called a revenge killing, has been sentenced to spend the next 32 years in prison . Noe Vega was senten...
Zoltan Csanyi Oct 30, 2026

Driver of white truck involved in viral road rage incident involving woman smashing truck's window has now been charged
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) - The driver of the white truck that had its rear window smashed with a bat by a woman at an Albuquerque intersection in August has also been charged in that incident. 68-year o...
Zoltan Csanyi Oct 30, 2026

APD officer and driver of 2nd vehicle hospitalized after early morning crash in downtown
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) - A crash involving an APD officer that happened shortly after midnight Friday morning October 30, is being investigated by APD's traffic unit. The officer's vehicle was involve...
Zoltan Csanyi Oct 30, 2026

16-year old teen arrested in shooting death in Southwest Albuquerque
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) - A 16- year old teenaged male is in custody in connection with the murder of a 20-year-old woman who was found shot inside a car in southwest Albuquerque near Unser Blvd. Detec...
Zoltan Csanyi Oct 29, 2026

Noah's ark in Socorro County
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- The New Mexico National Guard is helping both people and animals escape rising floodwaters in Socorro County. Officials say rescue crews evacuated three residents, along with...
Mike Gaba Oct 29, 2026

UNM and Mars have a relationship
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- Scientists at the University of New Mexico have helped identify one of the oldest Martian meteorites ever discovered. Researchers say the meteorite, known as Teghaza 001, is ...
Mike Gaba Oct 29, 2026

Walmart still for sale
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- A former Walmart Supercenter in southeast Albuquerque remains vacant more than three years after closing its doors. The 209,000-square-foot property at 301 San Mateo SE was p...
Mike Gaba Oct 29, 2026

APD Arrests Suspect in Central Avenue Homicide
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - The Albuquerque Police Department has arrested a suspect in connection with the fatal shooting of a man at a southeast Albuquerque storage facility earlier this month. Police say 3...
Natassja Leyba Oct 29, 2026

AAA: Most Expensive October Ever for New Mexico Drivers
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - New Mexico drivers are seeing some relief at the gas pump, with fuel prices declining for a second consecutive week. However, despite the recent drop, October is on track to become...
Natassja Leyba Oct 29, 2026

Gov. Lujan Grisham Approves $42.75 Million for Flood Recovery
SANTA FE, N.M. - Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has signed 57 emergency executive orders directing $42.75 million in state funding toward flood response and recovery efforts in northern New Mexico, as st...
Natassja Leyba Oct 29, 2026








