Category Archives: KKOB Local News

BREAKING NEWS: Man arrested in weekend homicide
11/10/2025 ALBUQUERQUE - Albuquerque police detectives have made an arrest in connection with the city's latest homicide. 38-year old, Chaz Estrada was arrested late Sunday night for the fatal stabbin...
Zoltan Csanyi Nov 10, 2025 Chaz Mitchell Estrada 38, arrested for weekend murder in Albuquerque

History Made: Harris' Last-Minute Rocket Sends New Mexico United to Western Conference Final
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - In a moment that will live in New Mexico United history, Dayonn Harris delivered a stoppage-time stunner to seal a 2-1 victory over Orange County and send the club to its first-eve...
Natassja Leyba Nov 10, 2025

Grocery stores stepping up security
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- As SNAP benefits remain paused, Albuquerque grocery stores are stepping up security and discounting food to meet the lack of demand. The city has launched a food access initi...
Mike Gaba Nov 07, 2025

Attorneys speaking out
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- Private attorneys contracted to support federal public defenders say they've worked months without pay-and they're speaking out. The Criminal Justice Act Panel warns that wit...
Mike Gaba Nov 07, 2025
Travel Uncertainty Grows as FAA Reduces Flights at 40 U.S. Airports
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - Travelers making holiday plans may face added uncertainty this season after the Federal Aviation Administration announced flight reductions at 40 airports across the country. The m...
Natassja Leyba Nov 07, 2025

Albuquerque Grocery Stores Slash Prices, Increase Security Amid SNAP Disruptions
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - Grocery stores across Albuquerque are ramping up security and slashing prices to clear shelves as federal SNAP benefits remain suspended, leaving thousands of New Mexicans without ...
Natassja Leyba Nov 07, 2025

Albuquerque suffers loss in UPS plane crash
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- UPS officials have confirmed that an Albuquerque pilot is among those killed in a fiery cargo plane crash in Louisville, Kentucky on Tuesday. 45 year old First Officer Lee Tr...
Mike Gaba Nov 06, 2025

Veterans opportunity to enjoy the great outdoors
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- New Mexico veterans are reminded of a benefit they now have with the State Parks division of a lifetime veterans pass. House Bill 161, a collaboration of the State Parks divi...
Mike Gaba Nov 06, 2025

Thinking of the less fortunate
Albuquerque, NNM (KKOB) -- New Mexico gubernatorial candidate Deb Haaland is setting an example for other New Mexicans, urging them to think of the less fortunate during the holidays. Wednesday mornin...
Mike Gaba Nov 06, 2025

Albuquerque Sunport 'Not" on list of airports to see air traffic cuts
The Federal Aviation Administration released the list of the 40 airports around the country which will see a 10% reduction in air traffic starting Friday. The Albuquerque Sunport is not on the list of...
Zoltan Csanyi Nov 06, 2025 furtaev / Depositphotos.com








