Category Archives: KKOB Local News
United Airlines announces flights from Roswell to Denver
Roswell, NM (KKOB) - United Airlines is flying once again out of the Roswell International Air Center. Beginning on February 24th, United will be operating two non-stop flights from Roswell to Denver ...
Dec 12, 2025
Virgin of Guadalupe celebrations today around New Mexico
Rio Rancho, NM (KKOB) - Today, December 12th, is the day of celebration of Our Lady of Guadalupe. Thousands of Catholics in New Mexico, have been participating in celebrations since Thursday, especial...
Dec 12, 2025 godongphoto / Depositphotos.com
Sandoval County deputy arrested for DWI
Albuquerque, NM(KKOB) - A Sandoval County sheriff's deputy is out on bond after his arrest in Albuquerque on DWI charges. According to reports by Albuquerque police, deputy Kevin Saiz, ran a red light...
Dec 12, 2025 Fotofabrika / Depositphotos.com
Dangerous fugitive arrested by NMSP
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) - A coordinated effort by New Mexico State Police and the Crime Suppression Bureau, ended with the arrest of a dangerous New Mexico fugitive. Jerome Naranjo, is in custody after...
Dec 12, 2025
Unemployment numbers going the right direction
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- A slight drop in New Mexico's unemployment rate. That news in a recent jobs report from the state. The report shows that the unemployment rate in New Mexico in September 2025...
Dec 11, 2025
Universal child care popular but busy
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- New Mexico's universal child care program is making a difference for families, but space remains an issue. Parents say waitlists at day cares are growing, even as enrolled fa...
Dec 11, 2025
Dog attack victim's family needs assistance.
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) --68 year old Eva Kempton of Socorro died earlier this month. She was hospitalized in August after a dog attack that resulted in months of medical complications that ultimately ...
Dec 11, 2025
Klarissa Peña Secures District 3 Seat After Teresa Garcia Concedes Close Race
ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO - Albuquerque City Councilor Klarissa Pea will continue representing District 3 after challenger Teresa Garcia conceded Thursday in one of the city's closest races this electio...
Dec 11, 2025
3 dead in SE New Mexico shooting
Jal, NM(KKOB) -- Three people are dead after a shooting in the far southeastern community of Jal. According to the Lea County Sheriff's Office, deputies were called to an RV park off of NM highway 18 ...
Dec 11, 2025 Gorodenkoff / Depositphotos.com
Woman in labor, forces flight to Denver from Puerto Vallarta, to be diverted to Albuquerque
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB)- A flight from Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, took a brief detour to Albuquerque Monday night. The plane was bound for Denver when a medical emergency occurred onboard the plane. A pr...
Dec 11, 2025
