Category Archives: KKOB Local News
Former Hamas hostage speaks
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- New Mexicans will have a rare chance to hear directly from a former hostage of Hamas. Moran Stela Yanai, who was kidnapped during a music festival in Israel on October 7, 202...
Nov 03, 2025
Dispute brings SWAT to the door
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- An Albuquerque woman is in custody after a SWAT standoff last night. Police were dispatched to the 4400 block of Walden Lane NE after getting a call about a neighbor dispute....
Nov 03, 2025
New Mexico United Advances to Semifinals, Will Host Next Match at The Lab
ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO - New Mexico United delivered a commanding performance Saturday night, defeating San Antonio FC 2-0 in the USL Championship Western Conference quarterfinal at Isotopes Park. Mu...
Nov 03, 2025
Shooting Involving Albuquerque Police Shuts Down Part of I-40 West of City
ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO - A section of Interstate 40 west of Albuquerque is closed following a police-involved shooting early Monday morning. Albuquerque police say the incident happened around 4 a.m....
Nov 03, 2025
SNAP voucher at the Santa Fe Farmers Market
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- Folks in Santa Fe receiving SNAP benefits will be able to receive a $40 voucher at the Santa Fe Farmers Market beginning tomorrow. Qualifing individuals can use the voucher t...
Oct 31, 2025
Artesia refinery explosion
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) --The Artesia Police Department and other emergency crews responded to an explosion at the HF Sinclair Navajo Refinery this Friday morning. Police have announced online that the...
Oct 31, 2025
State Fairgrounds District Board Approves $67.8M Predevelopment Plan
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - The State Fairgrounds District Board has unanimously approved a $67.8 million predevelopment plan aimed at revitalizing Albuquerque's International District. The plan includes a 10...
Oct 31, 2025
1991 rape finally gets a sentence
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- Brian Rascon will serve 38 years in prison for a rape committed in 1991. The 52-year-old was sentenced Wednesday after a jury found him guilty of raping a woman during a home...
Oct 30, 2025
Punter making a name for himself
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) --27 year old UNM punter Daniel Hughes from Australia is making quite a name for himself. Althouh he's only in his first season as a division I football player, he's been named ...
Oct 30, 2025
Emergency Crews Rescue Injured Hiker on Pino Trail
Albuquerque, N.M. - Emergency responders rescued an injured hiker Thursday morning on the Pino Trail near the Elena Gallegos trailhead. Just after 11 a.m. on October 30, crews from Albuquerque Fire Re...
Oct 30, 2025
