Top Local Stories 2026
NMSP investigates fatal officer involved shooting with armed suspect
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) - A 26-year old man was shot during a struggle with a State Police officer and died later at the hospital. The man also fired a gun during the struggle following a foot pursuit just after noon on Saturday. According to police, the encounter began when...
20h ago
Mother of 14-year old who shot his friend is charged with Bennie's law for allowing access to handgun
Albuquerque,NM (KKOB) - The mother of a 14-year-old boy who accidentally shot his friend in the shoulder, has been arrested and charged under Bennie's law. The shooting happend on August 22 inside the bathroom of a home on the 2800 block of Manzano St NE. Leigh Cleveland, 41...
20h ago
Balloon Fiesta can stretch out
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- Albuquerque has purchased a parking lot for $3.4 million, adding six acres of parking space to Balloon Fiesta Park. The lot has been on loan from Presbyterian for the past 20 years, adding to the around 850 spots available to vehicles. After weeks...
Oct 2, 2026
Proposed META Payout in the Billions $
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) --NM's trial vs Meta Platforms ended last week with a victory and Thursday the state asked a judge to order the social media giant to pay a hefty sum of up to $40 billion. Randi McGinn, NM's attorney on the case against Meta, said the judgement "I...
Oct 2, 2026
Albuquerque Ready to Welcome Visitors for 54th Balloon Fiesta
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - Albuquerque is preparing to welcome hundreds of thousands of visitors as the 54th Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta gets underway Saturday, marking another milestone for one of New Mexico's largest tourism events. City leaders and Balloon Fiesta of...
Oct 2, 2026
Albuquerque Bans Cryptocurrency ATMs to Combat Fraud
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - Albuquerque residents will soon see cryptocurrency ATMs removed from businesses across the city after Mayor Tim Keller signed a new ordinance aimed at reducing financial fraud. The measure, known as the Virtual Currency Ordinance, prohibits the operation,...
Oct 2, 2026
US Marshals-Led Operation Results in 237 Arrests
LAS CRUCES, N.M. - Federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies have announced the results of a five-week crime reduction effort that led to 237 arrests in southern New Mexico. The operation, known as Operation Triple Beam-Prolific, was led by the U.S. Marshals Service...
Oct 2, 2026
ABQ's Sunport Ready for Balloon Fiesta Travelers
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) --Albuquerque's International Sunport is ready for the rush of travelers expected through the airport over the next several days during Balloon Fiesta. Transportation Security Administration officials have been preparing for this event knowing that ten...
Oct 2, 2026
