Category Archives: KKOB Local News

Funding for Taos distillery
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) --The "Rolling Still" distillery of Taos was awarded $50,000 in funding from the state to add jobs and relocate it's manufacturing to a new facility. The plansare to use the fun...
Mike Gaba Jul 08, 2025

Man Charged in Fatal Hit-and-Run Crash in Sunland Park
Sunland Park, NM - A 61-year-old man is facing multiple charges after a deadly hit-and-run crash that occurred on the night of July 3rd in Sunland Park. New Mexico State Police say the incident happen...
Natassja Leyba Jul 08, 2025

Man Charged with Murder After Deadly Dispute in Hobbs
Hobbs, NM - A 44-year-old man is facing a first-degree murder charge following a fatal shooting that stemmed from a physical altercation in southeast New Mexico. According to the Hobbs Police Departme...
Natassja Leyba Jul 08, 2025

Judge Dismisses Lawsuit, Clearing Way for New Mexico United Stadium at Balloon Fiesta Park
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - New Mexico United fans are one step closer to seeing their team in a permanent home. A New Mexico District Court judge has dismissed a lawsuit that had threatened to halt developme...
Natassja Leyba Jul 07, 2025

"You Need a Teacher" campaign kicks off
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- Albuquerque Public Schools is looking for teachers. In an effort to honor those educators who have made a positive impact on their students, APS is sponsoring the "You Need a...
Mike Gaba Jul 07, 2025

Past-due bill assistance available
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- PNM customers struggling with past-due bills can apply for assistance on July 9 at Gateway West's Summer Resource Fair. The event runs from 9 a.m. to noon at 7440 Jim McDowel...
Mike Gaba Jul 07, 2025

Teen Suspect in Deadly Robbery to Remain Detained Until Trial, DA Announces
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - Bernalillo County District Attorney Sam Bregman announced today that one of five teenagers accused in the killing of an unhoused woman will remain in custody until trial. The 16-ye...
Natassja Leyba Jul 07, 2025

Pooches saved from blaze
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- A quick response from Albuquerque Fire Rescue helped save three dogs from a house fire on Palomas Drive NE Saturday evening. Crews arrived just after 5:30 p.m. and found acti...
Mike Gaba Jul 07, 2025

Pyrotechnician dies in blast
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- The community is mourning Greg Clark, a veteran pyrotechnician who died after an explosion at his Northeast Albuquerque home. The blast, which shook homes near Moon and Menau...
Mike Gaba Jul 07, 2025

Deming Couple Accused of Locking 6-Year-Old in Shed Remain in Custody
Deming, NM - A Deming couple remains in custody after being charged with child abuse for allegedly locking their 6-year-old daughter inside a shed without electricity, water, or proper sanitation. Bru...
Natassja Leyba Jul 07, 2025