Category Archives: KKOB Local News
Las Cruces police officers could get pay raise
Las Cruces, NM (KKOB) - Las Cruces police officers could receive a pay raise if the city council approves a proposal during Monday nights first meeting of 2026. The proposal is aimed at increasing pol...
Jan 05, 2026
NMDOT wants your input on improving pedestrian and cyclist safety - take survey below
Santa Fe, NM (KKOB) - The New Mexico Department of Transportation is asking residents across the state, for input on pedestrian and cycling safety. The statewide survey, has already received more than...
Jan 05, 2026 gdolgikh / Depositphotos.com
Balloon Museum Launches Student Art Contest for Route 66 Centennial Exhibit
ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO - The Anderson Abruzzo Albuquerque International Balloon Museum is inviting young artists to help celebrate a milestone in American history-the 100th anniversary of Route 66. A...
Jan 05, 2026
Six APS Schools to Require Clear Backpacks Starting Tuesday
ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO - Albuquerque Public Schools is expanding its clear backpack policy to six campuses beginning Tuesday, January6. The requirement applies to Del Norte High School and five middl...
Jan 05, 2026
Albuquerque City Council Holds First Meeting of 2026
ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO - Albuquerque City Council meets tonight for its first session of the year, starting at 5 p.m. Stephanie Telles will take her seat as the new District One councilor, representi...
Jan 05, 2026
Albuquerque Rang in the New Year With Its First Murder-and an Arrest Hours Later
ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO - An 18-year-old remains in jail without bond after being arrested in connection with the city's first homicide of 2026. Police say Peyton Reagan was taken into custody around ...
Jan 05, 2026
UPDATE: Arrest made in first murder of 2026
Albuquerque,NM (KKOB) - Albuquerque Police have made an arrest in connection with the city's first murder of the year which happened early this morning in downtown. 18-year old Peyton Re...
Jan 01, 2026
One dead, one arrested for DWI in New Year's Eve crash
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) - One person has died and the driver of the car he was a passenger in, is in jail on DWI and other charges. Joshua Montoya, 24, was arrested for driving drunk following the cras...
Jan 01, 2026 alexraths / Depositphotos.com
Mayor Keller names interim APD Chief
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) - Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller announced who will be the city's interim police chief. Cecily Barker was named by the Mayor on Wednesday. Barker first joined APD in 2004, accordi...
Jan 01, 2026
APD investigating first murder of 2026
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) - Albuquerque Police Department detectives are investigating the city's first homicide of 2026. According to APD, officers heard shots being fired just before 3 a.m. on New Year...
Jan 01, 2026
