Category Archives: KKOB Local News
Alleged Tren de Aragua member pleads guilty
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- Cristhian Ortega-Lopez, a 23-year-old Venezuelan national and alleged Tren de Aragua member, pleaded guilty to gun possession and evidence tampering. He lived with the family...
Oct 09, 2025
Teens Indicted in Española Murder and Shooting Attempt
ESPAOLA, N.M. - Two 15-year-olds have been indicted in connection with a deadly crime spree in Espaola that left one woman dead and targeted individuals outside a homeless shelter. A grand jury charge...
Oct 09, 2025
Albuquerque Teen Accused of Bringing Gun to School Will Be Released to Parents
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - A 14-year-old student in Albuquerque who was arrested for bringing a gun to school is scheduled to be released to his parents, following a juvenile court ruling on Tuesday afternoo...
Oct 09, 2025
Investigation Underway After Shooting Near Sadie's Restaurant in Northeast Albuquerque
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M - Albuquerque Police are investigating a shooting that occurred Wednesday afternoon near Sadie's restaurant on Academy Road in the city's northeast area. Officers responded to reports...
Oct 09, 2025
New Mexico ranks well in manufacturing growth
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) --Today the New Mexico Economic Development Department announced there has been continued strong national rankings in employment and wage growth within the manufacturing sector....
Oct 08, 2025
More speed cameras coming
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- New speed cameras have gone live on Central and San Pedro, monitoring both eastbound and westbound lanes. The city now has 22 cameras in all with plans to add more on Lead Av...
Oct 08, 2025
Latino Population Hits Historic High Nationwide - Nearly Half of New Mexico Identifies as Latino
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - For the first time in U.S. history, one in five Americans identify as Latino, according to a new study from UCLA and California Lutheran University. Using 2024 Census data, researc...
Oct 08, 2025
One Week Left to Apply for Federal Disaster Assistance in Lincoln and Doña Ana Counties
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - Residents and business owners in Lincoln and Doa Ana counties have until October 15 to apply for federal disaster assistance following severe storms, flooding, and landslides that ...
Oct 08, 2025
APD Confirms Jayvon Givan's Death Was a Suicide, Not Recent
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - Albuquerque police have confirmed that Jayvon Givan died by suicide in September 2024, despite recent social media claims suggesting he was recently lynched. According to a police ...
Oct 08, 2025
New trial for Lunsford
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- A former Las Cruces police officer has been granted a new trial due to juror substitutions and alleged bias. Brad Lunsford was convicted of manslaughter earlier this year. Lu...
Oct 07, 2025
