Category Archives: KKOB Local News
Burglary Suspect Confronted by Father in Wheelchair During Southeast Albuquerque Break-In
A father in a wheelchair faced a frightening situation when a burglary suspect forced his way into his southeast Albuquerque apartment. According to police, the suspect-identified as Michael Salas-was...
Jul 15, 2025
Flooding Impacts Mescalero Apache Area
Floodwaters impacted parts of the Mescalero Apache Reservation on Monday, prompting road closures and early evacuation warnings. The Mescalero Apache Tribe issued a notice to residents Monday afternoo...
Jul 15, 2025
Turkeyfeather Wildfire Update
Turkeyfeather Wildfire Update - July 14, 2025 Location: 22 miles southeast of Reserve, New Mexico Acres Burned: 18,592 Containment: 0% Start Date: June 30, 2025 Cause: Lightning (Natural) Personnel on...
Jul 15, 2025
Brush Fire Near Albuquerque Botanic Garden Quickly Contained by Fire Crews
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - Albuquerque Fire Rescue (AFR) responded to a brush fire Saturday afternoon near the BioPark Botanic Garden, where flames and smoke were seen rising from the east side of the Rio Gr...
Jul 14, 2025
New Mexico Supreme Court to Hold Rule of Law Program in Farmington
SANTA FE, N.M. - The New Mexico Supreme Court will travel to Farmington next month as part of its annual Rule of Law Program, an initiative designed to help students better understand the state's judi...
Jul 14, 2025
Doña Ana County Deputy Dies After On-Duty Crash with Semi-Truck
MESILLA, N.M. - A Doa Ana County sheriff's deputy has died following a crash on Interstate 10 that occurred while he was on duty. Deputy Antonio Aleman, 33, was driving his patrol vehicle on July 8 wh...
Jul 14, 2025
Newly Released Video Sheds Light on Deadly Traffic Stop That Killed Bloomfield Officer
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - What began as a routine traffic stop on Memorial Day ended in tragedy for the Bloomfield Police Department. Newly released lapel camera footage reveals the events that led to the f...
Jul 14, 2025
Albuquerque Ranks #17 in 2025 for Work-Life and Mental Health Balance
In 2025, work-life balance isn't just a workplace perk - it's a lifestyle priority. As remote and hybrid work continue to reshape how and where Americans live, more people are choosing cities that sup...
Jul 14, 2025
Laguna Wildfire Update: 14,700 Acres Burned, Evacuations Ordered Near Chama Canyon
Laguna Wildfire Update: 14,700 Acres Burned, Evacuations Ordered Near Chama Canyon COYOTE RANGER DISTRICT, N.M. - The Laguna Wildfire, burning in the Santa Fe National Forest, has scorched approximate...
Jul 14, 2025
PNM's 'Reduce Your Use' Grants Help Nonprofits Cut Energy Costs and Reinvest in Their Mission
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - Local nonprofits across New Mexico have a new opportunity to save on energy costs and strengthen their community impact. PNM's "Reduce Your Use" Grants are now open for application...
Jul 11, 2025
