Category Archives: KKOB Local News
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
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
New Mexico to Distribute $120 Million for Housing and Homelessness Projects
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - The New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions' Office of Housing will begin distributing $120 million this month to support housing and homelessness projects across the state. T...
Aug 20, 2025
Police Activity Closes Portion of Menaul Boulevard in Northeast Albuquerque
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - A portion of Menaul Boulevard in northeast Albuquerque is closed due to an active police situation. Eastbound lanes near Princeton Drive have been blocked off as officers respond t...
Aug 20, 2025
Repaving Project Set for 4th Street in Albuquerque's North Valley
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - A section of 4th Street NW in Albuquerque's North Valley will undergo repaving starting August 25, according to Bernalillo County officials. Crews will begin removing old asphalt a...
Aug 19, 2025
APD Investigating Deadly Hit-and-Run Crash Involving Motorcycle
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - The Albuquerque Police Department's Fatal Crash Unit is investigating a deadly hit-and-run crash that claimed the life of a woman riding as a passenger on a motorcycle. The inciden...
Aug 19, 2025
