Category Archives: KKOB Local News

DWI arrest leads to arrest of Rio Rancho man in Las Cruces
Albuquerque, NM(KKOB)- A Rio Rancho man is in custody in Doa Ana County after his arrest for several active arrest warrants and for allegedly sexually assaulting his girlfriend. 43-year old Brian Smol...
Zoltan Csanyi Dec 01, 2025

Balloon Fiesta needs help to locate stolen globito "Patriot"
Albuquerque, NM(KKOB) - The Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta is asking for your help in finding a remote controlled balloon, stolen from its warehouse. In a very "grinch" type move, the rip of...
Zoltan Csanyi Dec 01, 2025 Screenshot

Man and dog rescued in apartment fire
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB)- An apartment fire is under investigation in southeast Albuquerque. Albuquerque Fire and Rescue reports, they were called to a fire at an apartment building on the 400 block of ...
Zoltan Csanyi Dec 01, 2025

Lobos lock in Coach Eck
Albuquerque,NM(KKOB) -The University of New Mexico and Head Football Coach Jason Eck have agreed to a five-year contract extension, keeping him in Albuquerque through the 2030 season. UNM is coming of...
Zoltan Csanyi Dec 01, 2025

Skyrocketing payouts are concerning
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- Lawmakers are expressing concern over the rise in civil rights settlement payouts. In 2022 payouts for civil rights claims were $6.3 million, the amount skyrocketed to $33.4 ...
Mike Gaba Nov 26, 2025

Mansion tax kicks in
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- The city of Santa Fe has received its first three payments on its "mansion tax" just one month after the NM Court of Appeals cleared the way for Santa Fe to begin collecting ...
Mike Gaba Nov 26, 2025

The Beach gets a re-do
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- The Beach apartment complex, located on the corner of Central Ave on Tingley Drive, is getting a facelift. The affordable city-owned housing complex that is known for its col...
Mike Gaba Nov 26, 2025

State pilot program giving $500 a month to homeless high school students
Santa Fe, NM (KKOB)-Homeless high school students in New Mexico that meet attendance and academic requirements, could receive $500 a month as part of a new first-of-its kind program. 350 students in g...
Zoltan Csanyi Nov 26, 2025 ArturVerkhovetskiy / Depositphotos.com

Valencia county tax payers asked to hold off on payments
Albuquerque(KKOB)- Valencia County residents are being asked to hold off paying their property taxes. According to the Valencia County Treasurer's Office, the 2025 property tax mill rates for county p...
Zoltan Csanyi Nov 26, 2025

Teens charged with aggravated burlary
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- Four teens were arrested Monday in Las Cruces on multiple charges including aggravated burglary with a deadly weapon. The teens are accused in a gun store robbery on November...
Mike Gaba Nov 25, 2025








