Category Archives: KKOB Local News
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
Green Flag for Coca-Cola Day at Balloon Fiesta
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - It's another green flag day at the 53rd ExxonMobil Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, meaning conditions are safe for flying. Tuesday marks Coca-Cola Day, with a full slate ...
Oct 07, 2025
Martin stands pat
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- New Mexico Attorney General Ral Torrez has called McKinley County District Attorney Bernadine Martin unfit for the job, and is seeking to get her out of office. However, Mart...
Oct 06, 2025
Hot-Air Balloon Crashes into Power Lines in Northwest Albuquerque
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - A hot-air balloon struck power lines Monday morning in a northwest Albuquerque neighborhood, prompting a swift response from emergency crews. The crash occurred on the 100 block of...
Oct 06, 2025 KOAT SKY 7 Live Stream
"Globiton" Lights Up Los Ranchos with First-Ever Off-Site Balloon Fiesta Event
LOS RANCHOS DE ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - The Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta expanded beyond its traditional park setting Monday night with a new community event: Globito Glow in the Village, also ...
Oct 06, 2025
Jersey Mike's Franchise Owner Killed in Mesilla Crash
MESILLA, N.M. - A franchise owner of Jersey Mike's Subs was killed early Saturday morning in a single-vehicle crash in Mesilla, according to the Mesilla Marshals Office. Authorities say the crash occu...
Oct 06, 2025 Photo by Mesilla Marshals Office
Governor Signs $162 Million Emergency Relief Package to Offset Federal Cuts
SANTA FE, N.M. - Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham has signed a $162 million emergency relief package aimed at protecting food assistance, health care access, and judicial services across New Mexico. Th...
Oct 06, 2025
