Category Archives: KKOB Local News
Albuquerque man faces federal charges for pointing gun at deputies
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) - 36 year old Jason Baca of Albuquerque has been federally charged after he allegedly pointed a gun at BCSO deputies during a traffic stop. During the incident it escalated into...
Dec 30, 2025
BCSO identifies man killed in deputy involved shooting
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) - Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office has identified the man killed in a deputy-involved shooting Tuesday, December 16th in southeast Albuquerque as 42-year-old Marc Dutch. At ap...
Dec 30, 2025
Flu Cases Surge in New Mexico as 'Super Flu' Symptoms Spread
ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO - Flu activity in New Mexico is climbing sharply as the season heads toward its peak. Hospitalizations have nearly doubled compared to last year, and weekly case counts rose ov...
Dec 30, 2025
15-year old boy shot and killed in Clovis
Clovis, NM (KKOB) - Police in Clovis are investigating the shooting death of a 15-year-old boy. Officers responded to a call around 3:30 yesterday afternoon about a teenager who had been shot. When th...
Dec 30, 2025 aijohn784 / Depositphotos.com
NM receives $211 million for rural health care
Santa Fe, NM (KKOB) - A new federal grant aims to transform health care access in rural New Mexico. New Mexico's Health Care Authority, has received more than $211 million in federal funding to streng...
Dec 30, 2025 iqoncept / Depositphotos.com
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
