Category Archives: KKOB Local News
Two Men Charged After Foothills Shooting Linked to Alleged ATV Theft
Incident near Parsifal Street leaves one injured; police say road rage may have played a role Albuquerque police have charged two men following a shooting Tuesday evening in the city's Foothills neigh...
Sep 05, 2025
Windows Damaged at Dolores Gonzales Elementary Over Holiday Weekend
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - Albuquerque Public Schools police are investigating damage at Dolores Gonzales Elementary School after several windows were struck over the Labor Day weekend. According to a letter...
Sep 04, 2025
Diego Pavia's Brothers Arrested During Vanderbilt Game in Nashville
A well-known New Mexico athlete is back in the spotlight-but this time, it's not for his performance on the field. Two of Diego Pavia's brothers were arrested during Vanderbilt's football game in Nash...
Sep 03, 2025
COVID Vaccine Access Delayed in New Mexico Due to Regulatory Hold-Up
NEW MEXICO - As fall approaches, many New Mexicans are looking to get vaccinated against COVID-19. But access to the updated vaccine is limited, especially at major pharmacy chains like CVS and Walgre...
Sep 03, 2025
Albuquerque Fire Rescue Makes History with All-Female Engine Crew
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - For the first time in its 125-year history, Albuquerque Fire Rescue staffed an engine company entirely with female firefighters. On September 1, Engine 15 operated with an all-fema...
Sep 03, 2025 Photo Credit AFR
Police Investigate Foothills Shooting Tied to Possible Road Rage
Albuquerque police are investigating a shooting that sent one person to the hospital Tuesday night in the city's Foothills area. The incident happened near Parsifal Street and Buena Ventura Road NE. A...
Sep 03, 2025
Vehicle Trapped in Downtown Sinkhole; Intersection Closed for Days
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - An intersection in downtown Albuquerque remains closed after a sinkhole opened up Tuesday afternoon, partially swallowing a vehicle. The incident happened around 2 p.m. near Second...
Sep 03, 2025 Photo Credit Joe Hill
Roswell Courthouse Ranked Among Nation's Ugliest Buildings
ROSWELL, N.M. - Roswell's Municipal Court has been ranked No. 16 on a national list of the "100 Ugliest Public Buildings in the U.S." The survey, conducted by the Robert Dekanski Team, a New Jersey-ba...
Sep 02, 2025
Governor Approves $1.5M in Emergency Funding for Mora County Flood Recovery
SANTA FE, N.M. - Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham has signed two emergency orders to unlock $1.5 million in state funding to help Mora County recover from recent flooding. The flooding, caused by heavy...
Sep 02, 2025
Albuquerque Man Accused of Killing Dogs After Argument
ALBUQUERQUE - A man with a history of violent offenses is facing new charges after police say he shot and killed two dogs during an argument. Justin Leverette, 31, was taken into custody following an ...
Sep 02, 2025
