Category Archives: KKOB Local News

Unsolved Hit and Run
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) --It's been nearly a year and a half ago that APD Officer, Bianca Quintana died in a hit and run accident. The Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office is still looking for answers an...
Mike Gaba Jan 29, 2026

Former teacher pleads guilty to child sex abuse charges
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB)- A former Albuquerque Charter School Teacher has plead guilty on charges for Child Sexual Abuse. Julian Gunther, pled guilty Wednesday to one count of Criminal Sexual Contact of...
Zoltan Csanyi Jan 29, 2026

Blood Drive Isotopes Park TODAY till 6 p.m.
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) --Today, you can give blood at Isotopes Park from 10am to 6pm and be a part of KKOB's "Pint for a Pint" promotion where the first 100 donors will receive a pint of Blue Bell ice...
Mike Gaba Jan 29, 2026

Mistrial declared in trial for double murder
Albuquerque, NM(KKOB) - The trial against an Albuquerque man accused of killing two men whose bodies were found inside the charred remains of a burned vehicle, was declared a mistrial by the judge pre...
Zoltan Csanyi Jan 29, 2026
Mobile Unit for Veterans
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) --A mobile outreach vehicle designed to meet veterans where they live will be unveiled tomorrow at Veterans Memorial Park. The vehicle, a first of its kind for NM Department of ...
Mike Gaba Jan 29, 2026

12 people displaced, pets rescued from apartment fires
Albuquerque,NM (KKOB)- Albuquerque Fire and Rescue are investigating the cause of a major fire Wednesday night where several animals had to be rescued and at least 12 residents of the apartment comple...
Zoltan Csanyi Jan 29, 2026

Two New Mexico Natives on Seahawks Roster Ahead of Super Bowl LX
ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO - Fans of New Mexico high school football may notice a familiar name when they tune in to Super Bowl LX on Sunday, Feb. 8. La Cueva High School graduate Connor O'Toole, now a l...
Natassja Leyba Jan 28, 2026

Former Las Cruces cop sentenced for killing woman who was driving away from scene
Las Cruces, NM (KKOB)- Felipe Hernandez, the former Las Cruces police officer who was found guilty of voluntary manslaughter in the shooting death in 2023 of 45-year-old Teresa Gomez, was sentenced to...
Zoltan Csanyi Jan 28, 2026

Residents can provide input on hiring new APD Chief
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) - As we know the City of Albuquerque, has begun its search for a new police chief and now you have an opportunity to give input into what type of chief the city should hire. An ...
Zoltan Csanyi Jan 28, 2026

No Real ID? You Need ConfirmID
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) --Beginning February 1st if you plan to travel out of the Sunport and you don't have a REAL ID you may have to pay $45 to confirm your identity before boarding your flight. A ne...
Mike Gaba Jan 27, 2026








