Category Archives: KKOB Local News
Harwood takes seat for State Game Commission
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- Governor Lujan Grisham has selected attorney Kyle Harwood to serve on the State Game Commission, replacing Sharon Hickey, who is retiring from the District 4 position. Harwoo...
Feb 03, 2026
'Breaking Bad' House Back on the Market for $400,000
ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO - An Albuquerque home made famous by the AMC series Breaking Bad is back on the market - and this time, it's listed for $400,000, a dramatic drop from the $4 million price tag ...
Feb 03, 2026 Photo Credit Trulia App
Early voting begins in Rio Rancho municipal elections
Rio Rancho, NM (KKOB) - Early voting started today for the city election in Rio Rancho next month on March 3rd. Residents in Rio Rancho will be voting on Mayor, city council and municipal judge and se...
Feb 03, 2026
City Councilors vote down short-term rental bill
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) - The Albuquerque City Council has once again rejected proposed limits on short-term rentals like Airbnb's. The measure failed on a 5-4 vote Monday night. It originally called f...
Feb 03, 2026
Albuquerque man arrested on federal charges for possession and distribution of child sexual abuse material
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) - An Albuquerque man is facing federal charges related to possessing and distributing child pornography including images and videos of prepubescent children. According to the U....
Feb 03, 2026
Arrest made in stabbing death in Taos County
Taos,NM (KKOB) - Taos County Sheriff's deputies have arrested a Rio Rancho man in connection with a deadly stabbing in Taos County. Investigators say 45-year-old Vicente Martinez is charged in the dea...
Feb 03, 2026
Albuquerque Police Department Increases Officer Pay Under New Compensation Structure
ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO - The Albuquerque Police Department has implemented a new pay structure that raises wages for officers at all career stages. The updated rates took effect February 1, reflectin...
Feb 03, 2026
NM does not have toll roads - Warning over fake text message scam for unpaid tolls
Santa Fe, NM (KKOB) - The state of New Mexico does not have toll roads anywhere in the state. The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) officials emphasize that New Mexico does not operate a...
Feb 03, 2026
Pedestrian Dies After Reported Hit‑and‑Run
ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO - Albuquerque Police are investigating a deadly incident early Tuesday morning after a man reported being struck by a vehicle near Lomas and San Pedro. APD says officers were d...
Feb 03, 2026
Navajo Nation loses newspaper
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- Bob Zollinger and his father John are saying good-bye to a family member. The two ran the Gallup Independent newspaper for the last 62 years. The publication, serving a town ...
Feb 02, 2026
