Top Local Stories 2025
Names of 3 finalists for APD chief announced
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) - The names of three finalists for Albuquerque Police Chief were announced by APD Friday. Among the finalists is current APD Interim Chief Cecily Barker. The other two finalists are, Dallas Area Rapid Transit or DART, Assistant Police Chief for Field O...
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ICE facility to remain open
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- Federal officials say Camp East Montana will remain open despite reports suggesting otherwise. ICE says the facility is getting a new contractor and additional upgrades, including more on-site staffing and expanded medical services. Attorneys say le...
Mar 13, 2026
Somber anniversary
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- Six years ago today, New Mexicans entered the first COVID-19 lockdown as state leaders reacted to the virus reaching New Mexico and early cases tied to travel into Bernalillo County and beyond. By March 24th, officials imposed strict limits on busin...
Mar 13, 2026
Major investment in Indian Health Center West
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Indian Health Service, and the Pueblo of Santa Ana will announce a $22 million investment in the new Albuquerque Indian Health Center West. The new health center will provide comprehensive clinical s...
Mar 13, 2026
Student artists
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- An Albuquerque middle school restorative justice program is moving its work into the spotlight. Students from Garfield STEM Magnet and Community Middle School's Circle Keepers program will display artwork at the New Mexico Court of Appeals on March ...
Mar 13, 2026
Lego thieves caught, accused of stealing $10,000 worth of the famous toys
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) - Court records show that three Albuquerque men are charged with stealing more than $10,000 worth of Lego sets from a Target store. Alfonso Yribe and Mathew Marquez are accused of stealing the toys and then trying to reselling them to other local bus...
Mar 13, 2026
Man found guilty for kidnapping a woman and physical assault near Central and Louisiana
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) - An Albuquerque man was found guilty on several violent charges including first degree kidnapping, aggravated battery and assault with a deadly weapon. Carlos Torres was arrested back in November of 2023, near Central and Louisiana after he kidnappe...
Mar 13, 2026
Man convicted in death of 6-month old baby girl
Albuquerque, NM(KKOB) - An Albuquerque man was found guilty of child abuse that caused the death of a 6-month old baby girl in a hotel in northwest Albuquerque. Lawrence Gabaldon, was found guilty of several charges related to the death including possession of fentanyl an...
Mar 13, 2026









