Category Archives: KKOB Local News

Albuquerque teen sentenced to 40 years in prison for two separate homicides in 2023
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) - An Albuquerque teenager is sentenced today (Tuesday) for two separate murders he committed in 2023. Andres Herrera was sentenced to 40 years in prison which is the maximum pen...
Zoltan Csanyi May 26, 2026

Taos County Sheriff's sergeant killed in crash while in service
Taos, NM (KKOB) - New Mexico State Police are investigating a fatal crash involving members of the Taos County Sheriff's Office. Officials say the incident happened Friday night around 10:25 along Sta...
Zoltan Csanyi May 26, 2026

APD provides details on officer involved shooting
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) - Albuquerque Police has provided more information regarding an officer involved shooting that happened Sunday night. Police say, 53-year old Duane Wilson was shot in the stomac...
Zoltan Csanyi May 26, 2026

Lovelace Blue Cross Reach Agreement
A new four year agreement has been reached between Lovelace Health System and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NM that will ensure Blue Cross Blue Shield customers remain in-network. According to Lovelac...
Francina Walker May 26, 2026

Disaster Recovery Center Las Vegas, NM
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) --Residents in Mora and San Miguel counties whose homes were damaged or destroyed by the Hermit's Peak Calf Canyon fires and flooding will soon have a place to connect with stat...
Francina Walker May 26, 2026

Final Week of Early Voting Underway
BERNALILLO COUNTY, N.M. - The final week of early voting is underway in Bernalillo County as the June 2 primary election approaches. County officials say most of the 21 Voting Convenience Centers are ...
Natassja Leyba May 26, 2026 tony4urban / Depositphotos.com

NMSP: 3 dead, dozens exposed to drugs in Mountainair hazmat investigation
MOUNTAINAIR, N.M. - New Mexico State Police provided new details Friday in a hazardous materials investigation that left three people dead and exposed dozens, including first responders, to dangerous ...
Zoltan Csanyi May 22, 2026

Beating the summer heat
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- City of Albuquerque outdoor pools are set to open for Memorial Day weekend starting May 23. Officials say regular summer hours will begin May 30, with full programs, includin...
Mike Gaba May 22, 2026

New medical school is progressing
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) --On Wednesday UNM Health Sciences Center Executive Vice President Mike Richards told the interim Legislative Finance Committee that work is progressing on the new medical schoo...
Mike Gaba May 22, 2026

Defying the law
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- The Immigrant Safety Act, took effect Wednesday, it bans public bodies from contracting to hold federal immigration detainees as well as banning local law enforcement from co...
Mike Gaba May 22, 2026









