Category Archives: KKOB Local News

More affordable housing for seniors to be built in Los Lunas
Los Lunas, NM (KKOB) - More affordable housing will be available in the Albuquerque metro area particularly for residents 55 years and older. A groundbreaking ceremony was held in Los Lunas for Plaza ...
Zoltan Csanyi May 22, 2026 Rendering of Plaza Luna Lofts in Los Lunas

Man arrested for shooting at church in Las Cruces facing additional charges
Las Cruces, NM (KKOB) - A 40-year old Las Cruces is facing several charges for shooting at a church in Las Cruces earlier this month. Matthew Alarcon is also facing charges related to an attempted bur...
Zoltan Csanyi May 22, 2026

Man found guilty of sexually assaulting teenaged girl under his care
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB)- An Albuquerque man is awaiting his sentence after he was found guilty for sexually assaulting a 16-year old girl who was under his care. Abraham Zuiga was found guilty on Thurs...
Zoltan Csanyi May 22, 2026

Santa Fe names interim police chief
Santa Fe, NM (KKOB) - The City of Santa Fe has named an interim police chief as the city continues its search for a person to lead the city's police department permenantly. Interim City Manager Brian ...
Zoltan Csanyi May 22, 2026

Members of Japanese Punk Band Peerlander-Z hospitalized in Albuquerque after major crash
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) - Members of the Japanese Punk band Peelander-Z are recovering in Albuquerque after a serious crash during their tour. Officials say the band's van was rear-ended by a semi-truc...
Zoltan Csanyi May 22, 2026

Going for a ride with APD
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) --The Albuquerque Police Department is launching a second round of its popular "Virtual Ride Alongs," giving the community a behind-the-scenes look at officers' day-to-day work ...
Mike Gaba May 21, 2026

Getting the lead out
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) --Just over $27 million dollars is headed to New Mexico. Those funds provided by the Environmental Protection Agency to replace lead pipes throughout the state. The money comes ...
Mike Gaba May 21, 2026
Traffic signal work to impact three Bernalillo County intersections
BERNALILLO COUNTY, N.M. - Drivers in Bernalillo County will see temporary changes at several intersections later this month as crews perform traffic signal maintenance. County officials say signals wi...
Natassja Leyba May 21, 2026

New Mexico United falls to unbeaten Tampa Bay
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - New Mexico United came up short in its latest home matchup against the Tampa Bay Rowdies, one of the top-performing teams in the USL Championship this season. The match turned earl...
Natassja Leyba May 21, 2026

New Mexico receives grant to plan Youth Mental Health Corps program
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - New Mexico has been awarded a $100,000 planning grant to develop a new statewide program focused on youth mental health and workforce development. The grant, awarded by the Schultz...
Natassja Leyba May 21, 2026 PromesaStudio / Depositphotos.com









