Category Archives: KKOB Local News
Fire Breaks Out at Popular Albuquerque Attraction
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - Fire crews responded to a blaze at the Hinkle Fun Center early Tuesday morning. Albuquerque Fire Rescue says the call came in just before 2 a.m. from the entertainment venue locate...
Natassja Leyba Oct 14, 2025

New Mexico EMS Response Times Among Slowest in U.S., Study Finds
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - A recent study analyzing emergency medical service (EMS) response times across 47 states found that New Mexico's average response time was 12.14 minutes, placing it among the slowe...
Natassja Leyba Oct 13, 2025

Two Arrested, Large Drug Seizures Made in Albuquerque Narcotics Operation
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - New Mexico State Police executed two residential search warrants in Albuquerque on October 10 as part of an ongoing crackdown on illegal drug activity in Bernalillo County. The ope...
Natassja Leyba Oct 13, 2025

United, Orange County SC Trade Blows in 3-3 Draw as Playoff Push Tightens
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - New Mexico United and Orange County SC delivered a six-goal thriller Saturday night at Isotopes Park, ending in a 3-3 draw that kept United's playoff hopes alive but left the home ...
Natassja Leyba Oct 13, 2025
Driver Arrested After Early Morning Crash Critically Injures One in Northwest Albuquerque
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - Albuquerque police arrested 25-year-old Seth Mitchell early Saturday morning following a crash that left another driver critically injured. Officers responded to the scene at Coors...
Natassja Leyba Oct 13, 2025
Man Arrested in Fatal Hit-and-Run Near UNM Hospital
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - Albuquerque Police have arrested a man in connection with a fatal hit-and-run near the University of New Mexico Hospital. Investigators say 42-year-old Brian Boyce was driving a ma...
Natassja Leyba Oct 10, 2025

Traffic Turned Away as Balloon Fiesta Parking Hits Capacity
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - Albuquerque Police are turning away incoming traffic from Balloon Fiesta Park after parking reached full capacity. APD's Traffic Unit says drivers who are not already at the field ...
Natassja Leyba Oct 10, 2025

Texas Roadhouse Server Charged After Shooting Near Sadie's Restaurant
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - A server at Texas Roadhouse is facing charges after a shooting that began with a robbery inside the restaurant and ended in a nearby parking lot. According to police, 28-year-old G...
Natassja Leyba Oct 10, 2025

UNM Hospital Employee Killed in Pedestrian Crash Near Campus
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - A University of New Mexico Hospital employee was killed Thursday evening in a crash involving a pedestrian near the hospital. According to Albuquerque Police, the incident happened...
Natassja Leyba Oct 10, 2025

New accusations for McEachran
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- New accusations dating back to the 1990's have surfaced against a former Hope Christian School teacher accused of inappropriately touching two of his students. And, the Berna...
Mike Gaba Oct 09, 2025







