Top Local Stories 2026
3 people killed in early Saturday morning crash in NW Albuquerque one person airlifted to Lubbock, TX hospital
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB)- Three people are dead and a fourth person was transported to a burn unit in Lubbock after a fatal crash in Northwest Albuquerque early Saturday morning. Around 1:35a.m., officers were dispatched to the area of northbound Unser Blvd NW and Ladera Dr NW...
15m ago
Sandia Peak seeks to expand for the seasons
Albuquerque, NM ( KKOB) -- Sandia Peak Ski Area leaders have said they are looking at a five-year plan to complete their ideas on making the resort a year-round destination. The ski area said it just doesn't make sense to stay closed nine months out of the year. A new pla...
21h ago
Heinrich's bill gets support
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- A bipartisan permitting reform bill co-led by Sen. Martin Heinrich, is drawing broad support from labor unions, energy producers, and environmental and policy nonprofits. The American Affordability and Jobs Act of 2026 is designed to lower energy co...
21h ago
Tijeras man indicted for trying to cast vote using deceased wife's absentee ballot
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) - A Bernalillo County man and resident of Tijeras, has been indicted by a federal grand jury on one count of fraudulent voting. According to court documents, in October 2024, 62-year old Patrick H. Perea, attempted to cast his deceased wife's absentee ...
Oct 9, 2026
Woman who's son used her gun and accidentally shot boy in their home is released pending trial
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) - A woman who was arrested after her 14-year-old son got a hold of her gun and accidentally shot and wounded his friend is out of jail after a judge ruled she was not a danger to the public. Leigh Cleveland is facing charges under "Bennie's Law&qu...
Oct 9, 2026
Albuquerque company chosen for State Fairgrounds redevelopment master plan
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB)- The New Mexico General Services Department's has selected Albuquerque-based firm Hartman + Majewski Design Group to produce a detailed master plan, which will eventually begin the process for the state to select an anchor developer in December. Accor...
Oct 9, 2026
San Juan County man arrested in death of his wife police say he video taped as she died
Kirtland, NM (KKOB)- The San Juan County Sheriff's Office has charged a Kirtland, NM man with murdering his wife and who investigators say he videotaped as she was dying. Jess Patterson is in jail charged with Murder-willful-deliberate-depraved mind without bond, charged wi...
Oct 9, 2026
Albuquerque jury convicts man for road rage incident that left 19-year old girl paralyzed
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) - A man who crashed into a vehicle driven by a 19 year old woman during a road rage incident in September of 2024 has been found guilty by an Albuquerque jury. On Thursday, a jury convicted Austin Kevin Jones on charges of Great Bodily Injury by Vehicl...
Oct 9, 2026
