Category Archives: KKOB Local News

Arrest made in August home invasion murder
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) - Albuquerque police has made an arrest for a murder that happened in August during a home invasion near Los Altos Golf Course. 41-year old Daniel Rivera, a convicted felon, is ...
Zoltan Csanyi Dec 19, 2025

Arrest made in stabbing murder on Central
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB)- A man who was out of jail for another violent crime, is now under arrest for a murder that happened earlier this week at an Albuquerque bus stop on Central and Louisiana. 56-ye...
Zoltan Csanyi Dec 19, 2025

Barelas Posada set for tomorrow
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) - A nearly 80-year old holiday tradition will happen tomorrow (Saturday) in one of Albuquerque's oldest neighborhoods. The annual "Las Posadas de Barelas" will begin tomorrow at...
Zoltan Csanyi Dec 19, 2025 marcoscastillo / Depositphotos.com

Take a Ride on Us Christmas campaign begins today
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) - The Take a Ride on Us campaign is up and running for the holiday season. Starting today, and running through midnight December 26th, the Christmas 2025 campaign will cover 8 d...
Zoltan Csanyi Dec 19, 2025
Hobbs Man Sentenced
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) --It's 26 years in prison for Robert Ortiz III from Hobbs for drug trafficking and firearm charges. Ortiz previously pleaded guilty to charges including possession with intent t...
Mike Gaba Dec 18, 2025

APS Employee In Custody
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) --An APS employee is on administrative leave after facing child sex abuse charges. Sean Romero was arrested by police on Sunday. Court documents state the juvenile victim allege...
Mike Gaba Dec 18, 2025

Ready Santa Fe
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) --A new tool to help Santa Fe residents stay safe and prepare for emergencies is launching in the City Different. Ready Santa Fe expands on the Alert Santa Fe system. Residents ...
Mike Gaba Dec 18, 2025

Brackish Water Projects
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) --Brackish water projects across NM will soon get some attention. The NM Environment Department and Office of the State Engineer have awarded more than $25.9 million to several ...
Mike Gaba Dec 18, 2025 kikkerdirk / Depositphotos.com

Where Are You Most Likely to See the Northern Lights? New Mexico Ranks High
ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO - As solar activity intensifies, the northern lights are appearing farther south, and a new Aurora Odds Index shows where you're most likely to witness them in the U.S.-and New...
Natassja Leyba Dec 18, 2025

PNM's 'Gift of Power' Program Returns for the Holidays
Albuquerque, NM - PNM is bringing back its "Gift of Power" program this holiday season, giving customers a way to help others struggling with electric bills. The program offers two options for giving:...
Natassja Leyba Dec 18, 2025








