Category Archives: KKOB Local News
Two Hospitalized After Rollover Crash in Southwest Albuquerque
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - The Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office is investigating a serious rollover crash involving a single vehicle near the intersection of Rio Bravo Boulevard SW and Isleta Boulevard SW....
Jul 21, 2025
New Mexico's New Alert System Wakes Residents at 1 A.M.
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - A late-night alert that startled many New Mexico residents this week was part of a newly implemented emergency notification system for missing adults. The alert, issued by New Mexi...
Jul 18, 2025
Inaugural "Pints for Pat" Cornhole Tournament Set for July 19 in Albuquerque
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - The first-ever "Pints for Pat" cornhole tournament is happening Saturday, July 19, 2025, at American Legion Post 99 in Albuquerque. The event honors the legacy of Pat Tillman and s...
Jul 18, 2025
New Mexico Man Charged in Violent Assault on Mescalero Apache Reservation
MESCALERO, N.M. - A New Mexico man is facing federal charges after allegedly assaulting and strangling a woman over a two-day period on the Mescalero Apache Reservation. According to court documents, ...
Jul 18, 2025
Flash Flooding Prompts Swift Water Rescues in Ruidoso
RUIDOSO, N.M. - Flash flooding in the Ruidoso area has led to multiple swift water rescues as heavy rain continues to impact the region. According to the National Weather Service, two separate water r...
Jul 17, 2025
Second Suspect Arrested in June Homicide of Denise Duran
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - Albuquerque Police Department (APD) detectives have arrested a second suspect in connection with the June 25 shooting death of Denise Duran, which occurred in the parking lot of an...
Jul 17, 2025
New Mexico's Tax-Free Weekend Set for July 25-27
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - New Mexico's annual tax-free holiday is set to return July 25-27, offering families a chance to save on back-to-school essentials. The state will suspend gross receipts tax collect...
Jul 17, 2025
Person of Interest in Ranchos de Taos Shooting Taken into Custody
RANCHOS DE TAOS, N.M. - New Mexico State Police say a person of interest connected to a shooting in Ranchos de Taos has been taken into custody. The incident occurred around 2:15 p.m. Wednesday near E...
Jul 17, 2025
Cold Case Breakthrough: APD Arrests Murder Suspect in Mexico
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - Albuquerque Police have made an arrest in a 2018 homicide case after tracking the suspect to Mexico. Uriah Smith, 36, was taken into custody in Jurez on July 15, 2025, as part of a...
Jul 17, 2025
City of Albuquerque Launches Mosquito Control Efforts Amid Rising Aedes Aegypti Activity
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - If you've noticed more mosquitoes than usual this summer, you're not alone. The City of Albuquerque has confirmed an increase in Aedes aegypti mosquitoes and is taking action to re...
Jul 16, 2025
