Category Archives: KKOB Local News
Former Doña Ana sheriff's deputy arrested on sexual assault charges
Las Cruces, NM (KKOB) - A former Doa Ana County sheriff's deputy is charged with sexual assault and false imprisonment of a woman he met on a dating app. According to court documents, Joshua Benjamin ...
Dec 30, 2025
City wants your input to improve safety on Lead and Coal Avenues
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) - The city of Albuquerque wants your input on how to improve safety along Lead and Coal Avenues. For years, drivers along Coal and Lead have complained about safety issues, spec...
Dec 30, 2025 sepavone / Depositphotos.com
Courts Target Repeat Arrests with Mental Health Diversion Program
ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO - Bernalillo County Metropolitan Court is launching a new competency diversion pilot program to connect individuals with severe mental illness to treatment and support services...
Dec 30, 2025
Albuquerque Says Goodbye to Several Iconic Restaurants and Bars in 2025
ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO - The year 2025 marked the end of an era for some of Albuquerque's most beloved dining spots. A number of restaurants and bars announced closures, citing financial challenges, ...
Dec 29, 2025
Take A Ride on Us Offers Free Uber Credits for New Year's
ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO - Bernalillo County and its partners are bringing back the "Take A Ride on Us" program to help residents get home safely during New Year's celebrations. From 10 a.m. Monday, De...
Dec 29, 2025
Downtown Restaurant Bar Closing
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) --Another downtown restaurant and bar will be closing their doors at years end. Canvas Artistry Restaurant and Art Bar announced the closing last week. The venue is located on t...
Dec 29, 2025
Petroglyph Development Moving Forward
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) --A ten acre parcel of land next to the Petroglyph National monument may soon be the site for a proposed 283 unit apartment complex. Plans to build on the site are moving forwar...
Dec 29, 2025
Texas man pleads guilty to defrauding NM unemployment insurance benefits
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) - A Houston Texas man, could face up to 30-years in prison after admitting to stealing more than $160, 000 in federal unemployment funds from New Mexico during the COVID-19 pand...
Dec 29, 2025 estike / Depositphotos.com
First Snowfall Expected in Southern New Mexico
ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO - Southern New Mexico is preparing for its first snowfall of the winter season, with snow expected to begin tonight and continue through Monday night. The National Weather Serv...
Dec 29, 2025
New flu variant causing increase in hospitalizations- NM in "High" category
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) - A new flu variant is sweeping across the country. The new strain has much more severe symptoms than other earlier strains and is causing a large increase in hospitalizations a...
Dec 29, 2025 ArturVerkhovetskiy / Depositphotos.com
