Category Archives: KKOB Local News
Arrest made in stolen remote controlled balloon "Patriot" case
Albuquerque, NM(KKOB) - Thanks to phone tips, a man is in custody for allegedly stealing a remote-controlled balloon from the Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta warehouse on Thanksgiving weekend. Thanks to su...
Dec 08, 2025
AFR Cracking Down on Unauthorized Outdoor Fires
ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO - As temperatures drop, Albuquerque Fire Rescue is seeing more warming fires in public spaces-and they're taking action. AFR crews will extinguish any outdoor fire that is: On ...
Dec 08, 2025
New Mexico Secretary of Energy resigns
Santa Fe, NM(KKOB)- New Mexico Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department Secretary, Melanie A. Kenderdine, has resigned from her position effective immediately. Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham...
Dec 05, 2025
Mom crashes car tries to escape, leaving child in vehicle
Albuquerque, NM(KKOB) - A 22-year old Albuquerque mother was in jail Friday morning after her arrest for allegedly driving drunk and crashing into a tree while her toddler was inside the car. Shayla P...
Dec 05, 2025
ABQ Ride Forward route changes will begin December 13
Albuquerque, NM(KKOB)- Changes are coming to nine of ABQ Ride's bus routes beginning December 13th. ABQ Ride Forward updates routes and service and for the first time in 25 years, riders will see an i...
Dec 05, 2025
Curbside pick-up of green waste happening now till Friday
Albuquerque, NM(KKOB) - Green waste collection, specifically all those leaves we've been raking is now underway according to the City of Albuquerque's Solid Waste Management Department. Free curbside ...
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DOJ files suit vs state of New Mexico over voter registration information
Albuquerque, NM(KKOB)- A lawsuit filed Tuesday against Secretary of State Maggie Toulouse Oliver, asks a federal judge to order the state to turn over an electronic copy of New Mexico's voter registra...
Dec 04, 2025
Former student doctor sentenced for child pornography charges
Albuquerque, NM(KKOB)- A former student doctor has received a 30 year prison sentence for producing and possessing child sex abuse material. According to federal court records, between June 2020, and ...
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Albuquerque man sentenced for threats against President Trump
Albuquerque, NM(KKOB) - An Albuquerque man was sentenced to nearly 10 months in federal prison for using social media to make violent threats against the President. According to court documents, betwe...
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Winter storm to impact Albuquerque metro area and East Mountains
For up to the minute weather information visit our news partners KOAT Action 7 News Weather https://www.koat.com/weather Albuquerque, NM(KKOB)- A winter storm warning has been issued for the northern ...
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