Top Local Stories 2026
New Mexico has eyes on it
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- The race for New Mexico's 2nd Congressional District drew national attention Thursday as Republican candidate Greg Cunningham addressed the Republican National Committee's midterm convention in Dallas. During his remarks, Cunningham highlighted publ...
3h ago
Time to get your "fish" on
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- Young fishing enthusiasts can now sign up for the 2026 Santa Fe Fishing Derby.The city says registration is open for the event, which takes place September 26 at Nichols Reservoir.Space is limited to 150 children, with participation determined throu...
3h ago
Boarded apartment building suffers damage in early morning fire in Albuquerque
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) - A boarded up single story apartment building went up in flames early Friday morning at around 12:42a.m. Albuquerque Fire Rescue was dispatched to 146 Wisconsin NE and when first units arrived they reported smoke and fire coming from a window. AFR rep...
9h ago
Andrew Garfield Among Passengers on Delta Flight Diverted to Albuquerque
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - Passengers aboard a Delta flight from Los Angeles to New York got an unexpected stop in Albuquerque this week after a reported odor onboard prompted the aircraft to divert to the Sunport. According to Albuquerque International Sunport officials, Delta Fli...
9h ago
APD reports drop in auto theft around Albuquerque
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB)- Auto thefts continue to drop in Albuquerque according to new stats released by APD. The latest report indicates that auto theft is down 32-percent when compared to the same period of 2025 as its Auto Theft Unit continues targeting repeat offenders a...
10h ago
ABQ City Council revokes shelter's permit near the airport
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) - The future of a controversial shelter near Albuquerque's airport remains uncertain after city councilors voted to revoke its permit. The vote follows months of complaints from residents and businesses along Yale Boulevard, who say they've seen increa...
10h ago
Santa Fe PD arrests child sex predator
Santa Fe, NM (KKOB) - A Houston man is in jail in Santa Fe on charges of Child Solicitation and Sexual Exploitation of a Child. 47 year old Gabriel Garcia, was arrested after authorities conducted an operation targeting online sexual predators. According to SFPD, Garcia wa...
10h ago
Fake Police Car
KKOB's news partners KOAT are reporting that APD officers are continuing to investigate a vehicle that appeared to be a fake police car. The black Crown Victoria was found with a light bar, police radio equipment, a PA system, ammunition, a ski mask and a sawed off shotgun. ...
Sep 11, 2026
