Top Local Stories 2025
More affordable housing for seniors to be built in Los Lunas
Los Lunas, NM (KKOB) - More affordable housing will be available in the Albuquerque metro area particularly for residents 55 years and older. A groundbreaking ceremony was held in Los Lunas for Plaza Luna Lofts, a housing development that will create 57 affordable apartment...
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Man arrested for shooting at church in Las Cruces facing additional charges
Las Cruces, NM (KKOB) - A 40-year old Las Cruces is facing several charges for shooting at a church in Las Cruces earlier this month. Matthew Alarcon is also facing charges related to an attempted burglary of a gun shop in the city. On May 11, a Las Cruces police officer s...
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Man found guilty of sexually assaulting teenaged girl under his care
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB)- An Albuquerque man is awaiting his sentence after he was found guilty for sexually assaulting a 16-year old girl who was under his care. Abraham Zuñiga was found guilty on Thursday of criminal sexual contact of a minor between the ages of 13 an...
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Santa Fe names interim police chief
Santa Fe, NM (KKOB) - The City of Santa Fe has named an interim police chief as the city continues its search for a person to lead the city's police department permenantly. Interim City Manager Brian Moya announced that effective June 4, Deputy Chief Ben Valdez will serve as...
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Members of Japanese Punk Band Peerlander-Z hospitalized in Albuquerque after major crash
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) - Members of the Japanese Punk band Peelander-Z are recovering in Albuquerque after a serious crash during their tour. Officials say the band's van was rear-ended by a semi-truck Tuesday, just two days into their spring tour. All three members were hos...
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Delays at intersections to be aware of
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- Bernalillo County is alerting drivers to traffic signal work at several intersections later this month. Officials say signals will be temporarily shut off during maintenance, and drivers will need to treat those intersections as all-way stops. The w...
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Going for a ride with APD
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) --The Albuquerque Police Department is launching a second round of its popular "Virtual Ride Alongs," giving the community a behind-the-scenes look at officers' day-to-day work across the city. Beginning Friday, community members can follow a...
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Getting the lead out
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) --Just over $27 million dollars is headed to New Mexico. Those funds provided by the Environmental Protection Agency to replace lead pipes throughout the state. The money comes from the Drinking Water State Revolving Funds, with states running the fi...
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