Category Archives: KKOB Local News
Can the state's budget sustain the big plan?
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) --Renewed questions continue to circulate about the sustainability of one of New Mexico's flagship programs. Last week analysts from the Legislative Finance Committee said the s...
May 12, 2026
Pearce advances toward chair
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) --On Monday the U.S Senate voted 46-45 to advance Republican Steve Pearce, former New Mexico congressman, in a procedural vote that brings him one step closer to leading the fed...
May 12, 2026
APS Revives Summer Reading Program with Pizza and Isotopes Incentives
ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO - Albuquerque Public Schools is bringing back its "Club Read" summer program, encouraging young students to stay engaged in reading while school is out. The program is open to ...
May 12, 2026
Priest removed as pastor of Basilica in Mesilla
Mesilla, NM (KKOB) - A priest in southern New Mexico has been suspended following allegations involving stolen records. In a letter to parishioners, the Diocese of Las Cruces says, Father Christopher ...
May 12, 2026 Basilica of San Albino in Mesilla, NM
APD investigating early Tuesday morning shooting in NE heights
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) - Albuquerque police detectives are investigating a shooting in the Northeast heights that happened around 5:00 AM. According to reports, officers responded to calls of a shooti...
May 12, 2026 aijohn784 / Depositphotos.com
Driver arrested in hit and run crash that killed a bicyclist
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) - A 26-year old man is in jail this morning without bond in connection with a hit and run crash that happened Monday morning in northeast Albuquerque where a bicyclist was hit a...
May 12, 2026
Southwest Flight from Albuquerque Diverts Safely After Windshield Crack
ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO - A Southwest Airlines flight traveling from Albuquerque to Baltimore made a safe emergency diversion Monday after a cockpit windshield cracked mid-flight. Flight 2665, a Boein...
May 12, 2026
Governor in Japan
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) --Governor Lujan Grisham arrived in Tokyo today to continue discussions launched in 2025 about economic partnership opportunities between New Mexico and Japan. While in Japan, t...
May 11, 2026
Snake handling certification classes are available
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- As the weather turns warmer in the region, officials are warning residents about the increasing presence of snakes. New Mexico is home to more than 50 species of snakes. Abou...
May 11, 2026
Multi-city chase ends in conviction
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- A federal jury has convicted 33 year old Tevin King of Albuquerque on a federal drug possession charge after a high-speed pursuit through multiple New Mexico cities. After lo...
May 11, 2026
