Category Archives: KKOB Local News
UNM Hospital and Bernalillo County agree to end health services agreement at MDC
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) - Bernalillo County and the University of New Mexico Hospital announced that the hospital will no longer manage medical services for the Metropolitan Detention Center. UNMH took...
Jul 16, 2026
New renters ordinance signed by Mayor Keller
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) - A new city ordinance which will address unsafe and dangerous living conditions for renters has been signed by Mayor Tim Keller. The new ordinance increases the accountability ...
Jul 16, 2026
One person rescued from flood channel during Wednesday storms
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) - One person was caught in fast moving waters in an arroyo in northeast Albuquerque yesterday afternoon. Albuquerque Fire Rescue answered a 911 call about a person caught in the...
Jul 16, 2026
Former state Republican party treasurer appears in court in Las Cruces
Las Cruces, NM (KKOB) - The former treasurer of the Republican Party in New Mexico, arrested last month in connection with a deadly hit-and-run crash in Doa Ana County, pleaded not guilty to her charg...
Jul 15, 2026
Silver City Man Charged With Threatening U.S. Forest Service Officer
LAS CRUCES, N.M. - A Silver City man is facing a federal charge after prosecutors say he threatened a U.S. Forest Service officer following a court appearance in Las Cruces. According to the U.S. Atto...
Jul 14, 2026
New Mexico Joins Multi-State Lawsuit to Block Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - New Mexico has joined 11 other states in a lawsuit seeking to stop Paramount's proposed acquisition of Warner Bros., a deal valued at approximately $110 billion that would create o...
Jul 14, 2026
Couple pleads guilty in infant overdose death
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) - An Albuquerque couple has pleaded guilty in the death of a 1-year old baby who overdosed on fentanyl and methamphetamines. Monique Sanchez and Thomas Soto pled guilty of charg...
Jul 14, 2026
Man arrested in connection with Monday morning motorcycle crash death near Coronado Mall
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) - A 21-year old Albuquerque man was arrested in connection with the Monday morning fatal crash involving a vehicle and a motorcycle on Louisiana Blvd near Coronado Mall. APD rep...
Jul 14, 2026
Lindy's Bliss building owner sue city and insurance company
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) - A lawsuit has been filed against the City of Albuquerque over the demolition of the historic Bliss Building in downtown Albuquerque. The building's owners, Steve and Dawn Vato...
Jul 14, 2026
PNM Urges Customers to Prepare for New Mexico Storm Season
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - With storm season underway across New Mexico, PNM is encouraging customers to review their emergency plans and prepare for potential power outages caused by strong winds and rapidl...
Jul 14, 2026
