Category Archives: KKOB Local News
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
Healthy affordable housing
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- The Aldea Del Rio community is expected to bring about a healthier, one of a kind model, to affordable housing in the Duke City. The 97-acre community will house about 1,000 ...
Jul 31, 2025
Governor Lujan Grisham Likely to Call Special Session Amid Federal Cuts, Crime Concerns
SANTA FE, N.M. - Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham is expected to call a special legislative session, possibly as early as late August or early September, according to her chief legal counsel. The annou...
Jul 31, 2025
Alec Baldwin's Civil Lawsuit Against 'Rust' Prosecutor Dismissed
SANTA FE, N.M. - A civil lawsuit filed by actor Alec Baldwin against special prosecutor Kari Morrissey has been dismissed. The lawsuit followed the dismissal of Baldwin's manslaughter charge in the Ru...
Jul 31, 2025
