Category Archives: KKOB Local News
One dead two officers injured in officer involved shooting near downtown
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) - A confrontation between a man and APD officers has resulted on one person dead by police and minor injuries to two officers. The shooting happened in the area of 8th street an...
May 27, 2026
Swimming pool needs more time and money
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- Its been slow-going for construction on the North Domingo Baca Aquatic Center in northeast Albuquerque. Project neighbors have waited more than two decades for the much-antic...
May 26, 2026
Avalanche Face Elimination in Game 4
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - It's a high-stakes night for the Colorado Avalanche as they try to keep their season alive in the NHL playoffs. The Avalanche enter Game 4 of the Western Conference Final trailing ...
May 26, 2026
Keller's Late Goal Lifts New Mexico United Past Charleston
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - A late goal from Kipp Keller helped New Mexico United secure a 1-0 win over Charleston Battery Saturday night in front of more than 8,500 fans at Isotopes Park. The match stayed sc...
May 26, 2026
Man Sentenced to 40 Years for Two Albuquerque Murders Committed as Teen
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - A judge has sentenced Andres Herrera to 40 years in prison for two separate killings he carried out when he was 16 years old. Herrera was prosecuted as an adult under New Mexico la...
May 26, 2026
Two Found Shot to Death in Car Near Roswell Park
ROSWELL, N.M. - Roswell police are investigating a double homicide after two people were found shot to death inside a car near Alice Reischman Smith Park. According to the Roswell Police Department, o...
May 26, 2026
Seven Cabins fire 46% contained thanks in part to weekend rains
Capitan, NM (KKOB) - The Seven Cabins fire has been reported to be 46% contained thanks to much needed rain over the weekend in the Capitan Mountains. There are 1073 personnel still on scene which inc...
May 26, 2026
Possible Minimum Wage Increase for Albuquerque
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) --A proposal to amend Albuquerque's Minimum Wage Ordinance will be heard by council at their June 1st meeting. Several city councilors want to increase Albuquerque's minimum wag...
May 26, 2026
Albuquerque teen sentenced to 40 years in prison for two separate homicides in 2023
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) - An Albuquerque teenager is sentenced today (Tuesday) for two separate murders he committed in 2023. Andres Herrera was sentenced to 40 years in prison which is the maximum pen...
May 26, 2026
Taos County Sheriff's sergeant killed in crash while in service
Taos, NM (KKOB) - New Mexico State Police are investigating a fatal crash involving members of the Taos County Sheriff's Office. Officials say the incident happened Friday night around 10:25 along Sta...
May 26, 2026
