Category Archives: KKOB Local News
Retired APD Officer Pleads Guilty in Federal DWI Bribery Case
ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO - A retired Albuquerque police officer is the latest to plead guilty in a federal investigation into a DWI bribery scheme involving multiple law enforcement agencies in New Mex...
Dec 18, 2025
Operation Zia Shield Ends After Six Months in Albuquerque
ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO - Operation Zia Shield, a six-month deployment of the New Mexico National Guard in Albuquerque, wraps up this week. The mission began in June when 70 Guard members were called ...
Dec 18, 2025
Rio Rancho Public Schools Names Dr. Robert Dodd as New Superintendent
RIO RANCHO, NEW MEXICO - Rio Rancho Public Schools has selected Dr. Robert Dodd as its next superintendent, following a decision announced at a special board meeting. The hire concludes a nationwide s...
Dec 18, 2025
Changes Coming to SNAP Recipients
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) --The State of NM's Health Care Authority is reminding SNAP beneficiaries of an important requirement change coming for 2026. Over 55,000 New Mexicans will need to work, volunte...
Dec 17, 2025
Albuquerque Police Department Chief Retires - A Look Back at His Tenure
ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO - Albuquerque Police Chief Harold Medina will retire December 31, 2025, concluding a 30-year career in law enforcement that included major reforms-and controversies. Medina joi...
Dec 17, 2025 Photo Credit City of ABQ
NM Sports Hall of Fame Inductees
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) --The NM Sports Hall of Fame announced its 2025 class of inductees this week. The impressive list includes a two-time Olympian, former UNM distance runner Courtney Frerichs (fre...
Dec 17, 2025
Town of Bernalillo Unveils Baby Box
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) --The Town of Bernalillo will unveil its first baby box today (Wed) with a dedication and blessing happening at 3pm. The Safe Haven baby box is at the Bernalillo Fire Department...
Dec 17, 2025 Screenshot
APD Chief Harold Medina to Retire After 30 Years in Law Enforcement
ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO - Albuquerque Police Chief Harold Medina announced he will retire at the end of the year, concluding a 30-year career in law enforcement. Medina has served as APD's chief since...
Dec 17, 2025
Walmart Theft Ring Arrested
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -A nationwide theft ring across 11 states came to a halt last week as the suspects were finally caught in Rio Rancho. The arrests were made outside a Rio Rancho Walmart where po...
Dec 17, 2025 Screenshot
NTSB Releases Preliminary Report on Alamogordo Plane Crash That Killed Two
Alamogordo, New Mexico - The National Transportation Safety Board has released a preliminary report on the plane crash near Alamogordo that killed two men last month. Investigators say the American Av...
Dec 17, 2025
