Category Archives: KKOB Local News
Albuquerque City Council to Review Animal Ordinance Amendment
Monday marks the first day back for Albuquerque city councilors, and on the agenda is a proposed amendment to the city's H.E.A.R.T. Ordinance - short for Humane and Ethical Animal Rules and Treatment....
Aug 04, 2025
Santa Fe Police Arrest Three in Weekend Burglary Cases
Santa Fe police responded to a series of burglary calls over the weekend, resulting in three arrests. On Saturday morning, officers arrested Monica Diaz at a Speedway station after responding to a rep...
Aug 04, 2025
Governor Lujan Grisham Criticizes Federal Hospital Fund as Insufficient for New Mexico
Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham appeared on CBS's Face the Nation Sunday to discuss the impact of recent Medicaid cuts and the federal response aimed at supporting rural hospitals. She expressed conce...
Aug 04, 2025
Albuquerque Gears Up for National Night Out on August 5
The City of Albuquerque is inviting residents to take part in National Night Out on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, with events planned across the city. The annual gathering encourages community connection a...
Aug 04, 2025
Man Accused of Threatening Officers With Truck, Damaging Property
A 48-year-old man is facing multiple charges after allegedly damaging his neighbor's property and threatening police officers with his vehicle over the weekend. According to court documents, Juan Cast...
Aug 04, 2025
Man Killed in Officer-Involved Shooting in Albuquerque
An officer-involved shooting in Albuquerque over the weekend left one man dead, according to police. The incident happened Saturday afternoon near Georgine and Menaul, where officers responded to repo...
Aug 04, 2025
Cicada Killer Wasps Spotted in Albuquerque, Officials Say No Cause for Alarm
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - Eastern Cicada Killer Wasps have been spotted in Albuquerque, according to the City of Albuquerque Environmental Health Department. The large wasps, which are common across North A...
Aug 01, 2025
Thousands of Backpacks Ready for Albuquerque Students Ahead of New School Year
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - More than 3,000 backpacks are being distributed to Albuquerque students this weekend as part of the annual "Cruisin Into The School Year" supply drive. Now in its eighth year, the ...
Aug 01, 2025
New Mexico Launches Paid Youth Ambassador Program to Tackle Litter and Build Leadership
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - New Mexico is looking for high school students to take the lead in keeping their communities clean. The state has launched the Land of Enchantment Young Ambassador Program, which w...
Aug 01, 2025
Fire Contained at Albuquerque's Crossroads Motel, Made Famous by Breaking Bad
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - A small fire broke out yesterday evening at the Crossroads Motel, a location well-known for its appearances in the hit TV series Breaking Bad. Albuquerque Fire Rescue was dispatche...
Aug 01, 2025
