Category Archives: KKOB Local News

APD releases 2025 crime statistics says crime is lowest in 8 years
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) - The Albuquerque Police Department released preliminary end of year crime statistics for 2025 with an overall drop in crime numbers including violent crimes which are down 13% ...
Zoltan Csanyi Feb 26, 2026

Chicken plucked
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) --The lesser-prairie chicken is getting plucked, off the endangered species list. Today (WEDS) the Trump administration announced they will be removing the bird of its endangere...
Mike Gaba Feb 25, 2026

Couple on the run captured
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) --Jovan Martinez and Makaela Johnson were arrested by New Mexico State Police today. The pair are suspects in the shooting at an officer along US-285 on Monday near Vaughn. The ...
Mike Gaba Feb 25, 2026

Safety Plan at Rio Grande Gorge Bridge Moves Ahead
TAOS, N.M. - The plan to raise the railings on the Rio Grande Gorge Bridge is moving forward, even as the New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) adjusts to a leadership change. A week after T...
Natassja Leyba Feb 25, 2026

Bern Co Resolution To Be Heard Tonight
A press conference was held today by Power Up Bernco in support of County Commissioner Barbara Baca's resolution linking Bernalillo County's economic development incentives to local job creation, smal...
Mike Gaba Feb 25, 2026

Shelter‑in‑Place Order Issued as Police Search for Two Shooting Suspects
FORT SUMNER, N.M. - New Mexico State Police have issued a shelterinplace order for parts of Fort Sumner as officers search for two suspects wanted in connection with a shooting involving a state polic...
Natassja Leyba Feb 25, 2026

$7,000 Reward Offered as Manhunt Continues for Suspects Who Shot at State Police Officer
ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO - A $7,000 cash reward is now being offered as law enforcement agencies continue searching for two suspects accused of shooting at a New Mexico State Police officer during a tr...
Natassja Leyba Feb 25, 2026

NMSP identify couple wanted for shooting at officer reward offered for capture and conviction
Santa Fe, NM (KKOB) - State Police says they've identified the man who allegedly shot a rifle at an officer during a traffic stop on highway 285 near Vaughn. Fortunately the officer was not hurt. The ...
Zoltan Csanyi Feb 25, 2026

PNM's Alert System To Begin
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) --A new Public Safety Power Shutoff alert system is being launched by PNM to keep customers in High Fire Risk Areas informed before, during and after extreme weather events. PNM...
Mike Gaba Feb 25, 2026

Discussion on Future of Santa Fe Obelisk Continues
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) --A standing room only crowd filled council chambers in Santa Fe's city hall last night where citizens gathered to give their input on the controversial Civil War Soldiers' monu...
Mike Gaba Feb 25, 2026








