Top Local Stories 2025
APD investigating early Sunday morning homicide
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) - Albuquerque Police homicide detectives are investigating an early Sunday morning murder that happened in the parking lot of Main Event in Northeast Albuquerque. Officers answered a call around 1:30 a.m. to reports of a shooting in the parking lot of ...
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Bregman calls out Haaland's negligence
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- Today an official cease and desist letter was sent from gubernatorial candidate Alex Bregman to the Deb Haaland campaign office, citing a serious case of negligence. The letter stating that the Haaland's office sloppy postings provided easy access f...
Apr 17, 2026
Early start to the school year
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- Albuquerque Public Schools students will again start the school year early. The APS Board of Education has approved the calendar for the 2027-2028 school year, following a community survey that showed majority support for an early start. Under the a...
Apr 17, 2026
Land grab at the border
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- The U.S. Customs and Border Protection agency plans to seize about seven acres of state trust land along the New Mexico-Mexico border. The State Land Office says the land near Santa Teresa was granted to the state more than a century ago to generate...
Apr 17, 2026
Staying a Lobo
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- Lobo freshmen Jake Hall has decided to stay at UNM for the 2026-27 seasoon. Hall had entered the transfer portal less than a week ago but decided to stay a Lobo. Hall led the Lobos in scoring with 16.4 points per game and set the Mountain West singl...
Apr 17, 2026
Plane Goes Down Near Santa Fe Airport
SANTA FE, N.M. - Emergency crews responded Friday morning after a plane went down near the Santa Fe Regional Airport. According to the Santa Fe County Sheriff's Office, the aircraft came down along Los Pinos Road, just outside the airport area. Officials say there were no in...
Apr 17, 2026
Escape Plan Thwarted
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) --Investigators say a local man is facing charges after he stockpiled guns, ammunition, cash and a stolen car to help an inmate escape jail. Crisantos Garcia, a suspected West Side Locos gang member and convicted felon is identified as planning to help...
Apr 17, 2026
Fatal Crashes Down
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) --New television ads designed to promote safer driving habits are being rolled out by the City of Albuquerque. First quarter data shows fatal crashes have fallen 54% in early 2026 with total deaths reduced by more than half compared to the same period ...
Apr 17, 2026
