Category Archives: KKOB Local News

DEVELOPING: Two bodies found inside home in Mountainair
Mountainair, NM (KKOB) - Two bodies were found inside a home this morning in Mountainair according to information from the Torrance County Sheriff's Office. The bodies were found after the sheriff's o...
Zoltan Csanyi 20h ago

JUST IN: Woman killed in downtown shooting Tuesday night
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) - APD homicide detectives are investigating the shooting death of a woman that happened in the downtown area late Tuesday night. The shooting victim, an adult female, died this ...
Zoltan Csanyi 23h ago

Al Hurricane Jr., known to fans as "El Godson," dies at 66
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) - New Mexico is mourning the loss of one of its most beloved music legends. A family member confirmed Al Hurricane Jr. died Tuesday. He was 66 years old. Known by many fans as "...
Zoltan Csanyi May 20, 2026

Woman Tied to Seven Overdoses
Our news partners at KOAT are reporting that on March 3rd a woman was booked into the San Juan County Adult Detention Center on drug charges. Later that day Sarah Giles was arrested after seven other ...
Francina Walker May 19, 2026

EV Chargers Added At Sunport
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) --Electric vehicle fast chargers are now in place at the Albuquerque International Sunport. The new chargers are located at the Sunport's cellphone waiting lot. The units are ca...
Francina Walker May 19, 2026

Natural Gas Pipeline Adds Jobs
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) --San Juan County is expected to get 80 new jobs due to the extension of a natural gas pipeline. The now completed 13 mile pipeline leads to the San Juan County Industrial Park ...
Francina Walker May 19, 2026

Middle School Teacher Pleads Guilty
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) --A former NM middle school teacher has admitted that he raped one of his students after fostering a secret relationship with the victim through text messages and social media. ...
Francina Walker May 19, 2026

Fifth Suspect Arrested in Rock's Murder
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) --APD is reporting a fifth suspect has been arrested in the deadly attack on a man in the alleyway off Central near the Frontier Restaurant on May 13th. 20 year old Zakiya Umste...
Francina Walker May 19, 2026

Upcoming Closure for Workforce Solutions
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) --The NM Department of Workforce Solutions will close all offices statewide Friday, May 29th to complete a major technology upgrade and cloud migration. This is part of the depa...
Francina Walker May 19, 2026

Cumbres Toltec Delays Opening
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) --It was announced today (Tue) that the Cumbres and Toltec Scenic Railroad will delay their opening due to drought conditions and elevated fire danger across the region. The CT ...
Francina Walker May 19, 2026









