Category Archives: KKOB Local News

State Fair dad to the rescue
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — A New Mexico dad helped detain a criminal at the State Fair over the weekend. Police say it all started when Mario Maestas tried to steal a purse and wallet from a famil...
Cumulus Media Sep 19, 2022

Metro joins nationwide adoption weekend
photo: Animal WelfareAlbuquerque, NM (KKOB) — The Animal Welfare Department (AWD) and Albuquerque Kennel Kompadres are partnering with Best Friends Animal Society's National Adoption Weekend, Fr...
Cumulus Media Sep 13, 2022

NM Supreme Court decision on water rights
Santa Fe, NM (KKOB) — People have a constitutional right to walk or wade on the streambed of water flowing over privately owned land in New Mexico when they fish or engage in other recreation, t...
Cumulus Media Sep 01, 2022

APD report on fatal vehicle vs. pedestrian crash
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — Sunday, at approximately 5:00 am the on-call motor team was called out to fatal pedestrian crash located at Central Ave NW and Rio Grande Blvd NW. Through the on-scene i...
Cumulus Media Aug 21, 2022
ABQ BioPark moves birds indoors as avian flu threat mounts
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — Officials at the ABQ BioPark are moving many of the Zoo's avian inhabitants indoors in response to the ongoing bird flu. The virus began impacting wild birds in the East...
Cumulus Media Apr 26, 2022
The Good News File: Building Creative Minds
(Albuquerque, N.M.) KKOB - From its unique cultural backgrounds to its most colorful events, the Duke City is special; and so is the museum that shows it off best. With Winter Break approaching, The A...
Cumulus Media Dec 17, 2021
Salvation Army van stolen in Farmington
(Albuquerque, N.M.) — KOAT TV reports a Salvation Army van containing $6,000 worth of Christmas toys was stolen in Farmington Tuesday night. Salvation Army officials say the toys were supposed t...
Cumulus Media Dec 15, 2021
APS Board approves 2022-2022 calendar
(Albuquerque, N.M.) KKOB — The Albuquerque Public School Board approved the 2022-2023 school year calendar on Thursday. Most APS students will start school Wednesday, Aug. 10th. Schools on the e...
Cumulus Media Dec 09, 2021
Anderson charged with child abuse
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — APD has charged 24 year old Jeremiah Anderson, with Child Abuse. This in regards to a call in late November, when officers were dispatched to a residence in regards to t...
Cumulus Media Dec 08, 2021
Holly Holm into Hall of Fame
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — Holly Holm will be inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame. Prior to switching to UFC, Holm made a name for herself during her boxing career which ran from 2...
Cumulus Media Dec 08, 2021