Category Archives: KKOB Local News
Chemical spill costs Winard
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) --When he's released from prison, 52 year old Daniel Winard will be subject to three years of supervised release and must pay $9,527.55 in restitution. The former New Mexico res...
Aug 21, 2025
SUV Fire Temporarily Shuts Down I-25 Southbound at Montaño
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - Traffic was temporarily halted on I-25 southbound near Montao Boulevard Wednesday afternoon after a vehicle fire broke out around 3:30 p.m. Albuquerque Fire Rescue's Engine 15 resp...
Aug 21, 2025 Photo credit: AFR
Toddler Dies After Falling from Moving Vehicle in Edgewood
EDGEWOOD, N.M. - A two-year-old child has died after being run over by the same vehicle they were riding in Sunday night in Edgewood. According to police, the car hit an uneven patch of pavement, caus...
Aug 21, 2025
Money flowing to Ruidoso
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- A big announcement in Ruidoso, just after the Secretary of Homeland Security came for a visit earlier this week. New disaster funding has been released for the area. Ruidoso ...
Aug 21, 2025
Managing runoff and flooding
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- A new green stormwater infrastructure was installed at Jefferson Street and Central Avenue to help manage runoff and reduce flooding. The project, led by SIG-NAL and funded b...
Aug 21, 2025
Man Who Admitted Role in Teen's Murder to Be Sentenced in November; Co-Defendant Was FBI Agent's Son
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - A man who admitted to helping carry out the murder of 13-year-old Michael Tubb last year will be sentenced this fall. Michael Flores pleaded guilty in February to conspiracy and ev...
Aug 21, 2025
Murder Suspect Accused of Threatening Younger Brother with Gun Appears in Court
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - An 18-year-old murder suspect is now facing additional charges after allegedly pointing a gun at his 7-year-old half-brother's head. Sheliky Sanchez appeared in court Wednesday mor...
Aug 21, 2025 Sheliky Sanchez
Five Guns Found Across Albuquerque Schools in One Day, Prompting Lockdowns and Arrests
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - Just two weeks into the school year, Albuquerque Public Schools officials say five guns were found on or near three campuses Wednesday. While no injuries were reported, the inciden...
Aug 21, 2025
More cameras for Albuquerque streets
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- The city states that a 10% reduction in speed can reduce significant crashes by up to 19%, and reduce fatal crashes by 34%. To that effect the city will be installing eight n...
Aug 20, 2025
New event for Balloon Fiesta
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- A new event will be added to Balloon Fiesta this year celebrating the 100th anniversary of Route 66. Los Ranchos will host a 'glow' of remote controlled 'globitos" on New Mex...
Aug 20, 2025
