Category Archives: KKOB Local News

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...

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...

Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- Friday's varsity football game between Alamogordo and Roswell was interrupted after police responded to multiple disturbances. Two teenage girls were arrested-one for battery...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- After the district attorney's office determined his alibi was credible, former UFC champion Jon Jones is no longer facing charges for leaving the scene of an accident. On Feb...

Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- UNM's "Louie Lane" a new free pregame tailgating experience, will debut at the Lobos home opener on Saturday. The space, located just north of University Stadium off Avenida ...