Category Archives: KKOB Local News
Money flowing to Ruidoso
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- A big announcement in Ruidoso, just after the Secretary of Homeland Security came for a visit earlier this week. New disaster funding has been released for the area. Ruidoso ...
Aug 21, 2025
Managing runoff and flooding
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- A new green stormwater infrastructure was installed at Jefferson Street and Central Avenue to help manage runoff and reduce flooding. The project, led by SIG-NAL and funded b...
Aug 21, 2025
Man Who Admitted Role in Teen's Murder to Be Sentenced in November; Co-Defendant Was FBI Agent's Son
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - A man who admitted to helping carry out the murder of 13-year-old Michael Tubb last year will be sentenced this fall. Michael Flores pleaded guilty in February to conspiracy and ev...
Aug 21, 2025
Murder Suspect Accused of Threatening Younger Brother with Gun Appears in Court
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - An 18-year-old murder suspect is now facing additional charges after allegedly pointing a gun at his 7-year-old half-brother's head. Sheliky Sanchez appeared in court Wednesday mor...
Aug 21, 2025 Sheliky Sanchez
Five Guns Found Across Albuquerque Schools in One Day, Prompting Lockdowns and Arrests
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - Just two weeks into the school year, Albuquerque Public Schools officials say five guns were found on or near three campuses Wednesday. While no injuries were reported, the inciden...
Aug 21, 2025
More cameras for Albuquerque streets
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- The city states that a 10% reduction in speed can reduce significant crashes by up to 19%, and reduce fatal crashes by 34%. To that effect the city will be installing eight n...
Aug 20, 2025
New event for Balloon Fiesta
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- A new event will be added to Balloon Fiesta this year celebrating the 100th anniversary of Route 66. Los Ranchos will host a 'glow' of remote controlled 'globitos" on New Mex...
Aug 20, 2025
Arrested for placing camera in shower
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- 34-year-old Jason Gilbertson is facing charges for allegedly placing a camera inside a mobile shower trailer. The unit was provided to first responders fighting the Middle Me...
Aug 20, 2025
New Mexico United Confirms Luiz Fernando's Move to Hanoi FC
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - New Mexico United has announced the international transfer of Brazilian winger Luiz Fernando to Hanoi Football Club, a top-tier team in Vietnam. The move follows an impactful 2025 ...
Aug 20, 2025
Police Clear Scene After Overnight Incident on Menaul Boulevard
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - A portion of Menaul Boulevard in northeast Albuquerque has reopened following an overnight police situation that shut down traffic near Princeton Drive. All lanes were blocked for ...
Aug 20, 2025
