Category Archives: KKOB Local News

Albuquerque Man Sentenced to 22.5 Years for Arson, Assault, and Theft Involving His Aunt
ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO - An Albuquerque man has been sentenced to more than two decades in prison after admitting he attacked his aunt, set her home on fire, and later used her debit card across mult...
Natassja Leyba Feb 02, 2026
Railrunner Train Hits Pedestrian
ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO - A pedestrian was hospitalized Monday afternoon after being struck by a Railrunner train in Albuquerque. According to New Mexico State Police, the collision occurred around 12...
Natassja Leyba Feb 02, 2026

"Take a Ride on Us" Returns for Big Game Weekend
ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO - Ahead of Big Game weekend, a familiar transportation option is returning for residents in the Albuquerque Metro. The "Take a Ride on Us" program is offering up to $10 off two...
Natassja Leyba Feb 02, 2026

17 Years Later, West Mesa Homicide Investigation Still Active
ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO - Today marks 17 years since the remains of 11 women and an unborn fetus were discovered on Albuquerque's West Mesa - a case that continues to be one of New Mexico's most signi...
Natassja Leyba Feb 02, 2026

Bernalillo County Seeking New Mexico Artists
ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO - Bernalillo County is accepting submissions from New Mexico artists for a new public art installation planned along Bridge Boulevard in the South Valley. The project will plac...
Natassja Leyba Feb 02, 2026

Couple arrested for stealing items at Santa Fe adult store
Santa Fe, NM (KKOB) _ A pair of violent shoplifters arrested in Santa Fe after taking items from an adult merchandise store, threatening employees, including injuring one of them. Santa Fe police answ...
Zoltan Csanyi Feb 02, 2026

NM sees slight increase in traffic fatalities in 2025
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) - New Mexico recorded 454 traffic deaths in 2025, up slightly from 445 the year before, according to a new report from the University of New Mexico and the state Department of T...
Zoltan Csanyi Feb 02, 2026 Gorodenkoff / Depositphotos.com

Trial of state of New Mexico vs Meta begins in Santa Fe
Santa Fe, NM (KKOB) - Jury selection begins today in Santa Fe on New Mexico's lawsuit against Facebook and Instagram parent company Meta. New Mexico Attorney General Raul Torez filed the suit in 2023,...
Zoltan Csanyi Feb 02, 2026

2nd arrest made in New Years Day murder
Albuquerque, NM(KKOB)- A 22-year old Albuquerque man is in jail this morning in connection with the first murder of 2026 in downtown. Dominic Martinez is charted with first degree murder in the shooti...
Zoltan Csanyi Feb 02, 2026

FEMA $ to Aid New Mexicans
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) --FEMA has approved millions of dollars in disaster recovery funding for several states including NM. The assistance could help communities in our state deal with the aftermath ...
Mike Gaba Jan 30, 2026








