Category Archives: KKOB Local News

Dallas Cowboys player Marshawn Kneeland dead at age 24
Tragedy has hit the Dallas Cowboys organization with the death of Defensive End Marshawn Kneeland from an apparent suicide. Texas Department of Public Safety and Frisco, Texas police say that Kneeland...
Zoltan Csanyi Nov 06, 2025 MAKEEVVLADIMIR.MAIL.RU / Depositphotos.com

New Mexico Appeals Federal Denial of Disaster Mitigation Funds
SANTA FE, N.M. - The New Mexico Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (DHSEM) is formally appealing the federal government's decision to deny additional disaster mitigation funding ...
Natassja Leyba Nov 06, 2025
Albuquerque Officer Dies by Suicide Following Domestic Violence Investigation
CEDAR CREST, N.M. - An Albuquerque police officer is dead after being identified as the suspect in a domestic violence case investigated by the Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office (BCSO). The incident ...
Natassja Leyba Nov 06, 2025

Keller and White Take Different Financial Paths Ahead of Albuquerque Mayoral Runoff
ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO - As Albuquerque's December 9 mayoral runoff approaches, candidates Tim Keller and Darren White are deploying contrasting financial strategies to reach voters. Keller, the incu...
Natassja Leyba Nov 06, 2025

New Mexico United Advances to Semifinals, Will Host Next Match at The Lab
ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO - New Mexico United delivered a commanding performance Saturday night, defeating San Antonio FC 2-0 in the USL Championship Western Conference quarterfinal at Isotopes Park. Mu...
Natassja Leyba Nov 03, 2025

Shooting Involving Albuquerque Police Shuts Down Part of I-40 West of City
ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO - A section of Interstate 40 west of Albuquerque is closed following a police-involved shooting early Monday morning. Albuquerque police say the incident happened around 4 a.m....
Natassja Leyba Nov 03, 2025
State Fairgrounds District Board Approves $67.8M Predevelopment Plan
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - The State Fairgrounds District Board has unanimously approved a $67.8 million predevelopment plan aimed at revitalizing Albuquerque's International District. The plan includes a 10...
Natassja Leyba Oct 31, 2025
Emergency Crews Rescue Injured Hiker on Pino Trail
Albuquerque, N.M. - Emergency responders rescued an injured hiker Thursday morning on the Pino Trail near the Elena Gallegos trailhead. Just after 11 a.m. on October 30, crews from Albuquerque Fire Re...
Natassja Leyba Oct 30, 2025

Free Uber Rides Offered for Halloween Weekend in Bernalillo County
Bernalillo County, N.M. - Residents celebrating Halloween this weekend can get home safely with help from the "Take a Ride on Us" program, which is offering free Uber rides across Bernalillo, Sandoval...
Natassja Leyba Oct 30, 2025
Chilling Discovery in Northeast Albuquerque Home Leads to Murder Charge
ALBUQUERQUE, NM - Albuquerque Police Department homicide detectives have arrested 49-year-old Leroy Vallejos for the murder and partial dismemberment of his mother, 69-year-old Ernestina Lucero. Offic...
Natassja Leyba Oct 29, 2025








