Category Archives: KKOB Local News
New Mexico is malpractice-rich
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) --Speaking Tuesday during a recent meeting with the Sandoval Economic Alliance, John Adams, chief executive officer of Rust Medical Center said, New Mexico is losing physicians ...
Aug 27, 2025
78 people arrested for prostitution
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) --Eight months into a "Johns Operation," APD says they have arrested 78 people for prostitution. The department's Special Victims Unit says their focus for the operation right n...
Aug 27, 2025
UNM Closes Cornell Parking Structure Due to Safety Concern
Albuquerque, N.M. - The University of New Mexico has closed the Cornell Parking Structure on its main campus for the entire day Wednesday, citing a construction-related safety concern. The closure was...
Aug 27, 2025
NMSP Pushes Back on Federal Comments About English Testing and CDL Enforcement
New Mexico State Police Chief Troy Weisler is pushing back against federal claims that the state has failed to comply with new English Language Proficiency (ELP) testing requirements for commercial dr...
Aug 27, 2025
Federal Funding at Risk as New Mexico Defends Truck Driver English Testing Policy
New Mexico is under federal scrutiny for its handling of English language proficiency enforcement for commercial truck drivers-a move that could cost the state up to $7 million in federal transportati...
Aug 27, 2025
Mother threatens 2 year old daughter
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- An Albuquerque mother is facing child abuse charges after police say she made disturbing statements about harming her toddler. On Sunday, officers found Jessica Crespin at a ...
Aug 26, 2025
Homeschool Day at the park
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- Homeschool families are invited to a field trip day at the ABQ BioPark next month. The event runs September 16 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and features interactive stations focused...
Aug 26, 2025
Mayor says the numbers look good, but residents.....
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- In his State of the City speech, Mayor Tim Keller pointed to falling crime rates and economic progress. Data shows fewer homicides and property crimes in 2025 compared to 202...
Aug 26, 2025
New Mexico Reports First Human Plague Case of 2025
Santa Fe, N.M. - The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) has confirmed the state's first human plague case of the year. A 43-year-old man from Valencia County was hospitalized and has since been r...
Aug 26, 2025
Santa Fe Police Asking for the Public's Help Identifying Suspects in Downtown Assault
Santa Fe, N.M. - Police are asking for the public's assistance in identifying four men involved in a violent altercation that left two people injured in downtown Santa Fe. On Saturday, August 17, offi...
Aug 25, 2025
