Category Archives: KKOB Local News
Massive amounts of fentanyl released on the streets
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- According to three current and former DEA agents and government records reviewed by the Associated Press, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration permitted hundreds of thous...
Jun 22, 2026
New Public Restrooms For ABQ
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- The City of Albuquerque announced that two new public restrooms have been installed in the city. The facilities are single stall restrooms now open at the Alvarado Transporta...
Jun 22, 2026
NM Goatheads Name Coach
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) --A former NHL player is the new coach for the NM Goatheads. The team announced on Saturday that Zach Stortini will lead the team in its first season this fall. Stortini played ...
Jun 22, 2026
Scholarships Awarded to Students in Skilled Professions
Eight New Mexico students have been awarded more than $10,000 in scholarships, tools and equipment as recipients of the 2026 SW Community Empowerment Foundation Scholarship and Tool Awards. The studen...
Jun 22, 2026
Pet owners encouraged to take advantage of microchip blitz events happening this month
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB)- Bernalillo County residents will have several opportunities to get their pets microchipped during blitz events the county is promoting to help pet owners protect their animals ...
Jun 22, 2026 ivonnewierink / Depositphotos.com
Alameda Open Space Improvements Coming
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) Construction begins today on a project to install solar-covered parking at the Alameda Open Space at Alameda and Rio Grande Blvds. The project is a partnership between The Water...
Jun 22, 2026
Two suspects sought for shooting inside Santa Fe mall
Santa Fe, NM (KKOB) - A manhunt is underway in the Santa Fe area following a shooting on Saturday at the Santa Fe Place Mall. One person received a gunshot wound and two suspects are now being sought ...
Jun 22, 2026
APD officer indicted for road rage incident while off-duty
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) - An Albuquerque Police Officer is being charged with several crimes related to a road rage incident that happened while he was off-duty. Officer Shawn Ginn, was indicted by a g...
Jun 22, 2026 SergPoznanskiy / Depositphotos.com
Man arrested for blowing up pipe bombs near NMSU
Las Cruces, NM (KKOB) - A man is jailed in Doa Ana County after several explosions were reported in a desert area just south of New Mexico State University at the Tortugas Dam. Police reports indicate...
Jun 22, 2026
Bicyclist killed in fatal crash with motor vehicle
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) - An Albuquerque man is in jail in connection with a fatal crash where a man riding a bicycle was killed over the weekend. Brent Curley was arrested shortly after the crash that...
Jun 22, 2026
