Category Archives: KKOB Local News

Albuquerque Fire Rescue Saves Three Dogs
Albuquerque, NM - Albuquerque Fire Rescue crews responded to a home on fire at 2037 Palomas Dr NE at approximately 5:29 p.m. on Saturday. Rescue 13 arrived on scene within two minutes and reported a w...
Natassja Leyba Jul 06, 2025

Teen Fatally Shot at Sunpointe Park Apartments
Albuquerque, NM - Albuquerque Police Department homicide detectives are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred early Sunday morning at the Sunpointe Park Apartments, located at 4015 Montgomery B...
Natassja Leyba Jul 06, 2025

Update: APD Investigating Fatal Pedestrian Crash on Coors Blvd
Albuquerque, NM - The Albuquerque Police Department's Fatal Crash Team is investigating a deadly collision involving a pedestrian near the intersection of Coors Boulevard NW and Quail Road NW. Officer...
Natassja Leyba Jul 06, 2025

Laguna Wildfire Grows to 2,700 Acres in Coyote Ranger District
Coyote, NM - The Laguna Wildfire, burning in the Coyote Ranger District of the Santa Fe National Forest, has grown to approximately 2,700 acres and is 15% contained, according to the U.S. Forest Servi...
Natassja Leyba Jul 05, 2025

Pedestrian Killed in Crash Near Coors and Quail in Albuquerque
Albuquerque, NM - The Albuquerque Police Department (APD) is investigating a fatal crash involving a pedestrian near the intersection of Coors Boulevard NW and Quail Road NW. According to APD, officer...
Natassja Leyba Jul 05, 2025

Trout Fire Nears Full Containment as Crews Shift Focus to Panther Fire
SILVER CITY, N.M. - Fire crews continue to make progress on the Trout Fire burning north of Silver City, with containment now at 89% as of Saturday, July 5. The fire, which began on June 12 due to lig...
Natassja Leyba Jul 05, 2025

Laguna Fire Smoke Outlook - July 5, 2025
SANTA FE, N.M. - Smoke from the Laguna Fire is expected to increase significantly today and Sunday as fire crews continue firing operations, according to the Santa Fe National Forest. Forecast Highlig...
Natassja Leyba Jul 05, 2025

Homicide Investigation Underway After Southeast Albuquerque Shooting Victim Dies
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - A man who was shot Friday evening in Southeast Albuquerque has died from his injuries, prompting a homicide investigation, according to Albuquerque police. Officers responded to re...
Natassja Leyba Jul 05, 2025

Five Teens Charged After Attack on Pregnant Woman at Santa Fe Restaurant
SANTA FE, N.M. - Five teenagers are facing charges after allegedly attacking a pregnant woman and her family at a Burger King in Santa Fe on the morning of Wednesday, July 2. According to Santa Fe pol...
Natassja Leyba Jul 04, 2025

Man Found Dead Among Storm Debris in Rio Rancho
RIO RANCHO, N.M. - Rio Rancho police are investigating after a man was found dead early Thursday morning near the intersection of Northern Boulevard and Unser Boulevard. Authorities had closed the roa...
Natassja Leyba Jul 04, 2025