Category Archives: KKOB Local News
Final Numbers Released for 2025 Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta
Albuquerque, N.M. - Organizers have released final attendance and participation figures for the 53rd ExxonMobil Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, held October 4-12, 2025. This year's event fea...
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Nine APS Schools Improve Academic Performance, Removed from State Oversight List
Albuquerque, N.M. - Several Albuquerque Public Schools have shown significant improvement in academics and student performance, earning removal from the state's oversight list. Nine schools are now in...
Nov 13, 2025
Bernalillo County Sheriff Launches New Task Force Targeting Repeat Offenders
Albuquerque, N.M. - The Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office has announced a new multi-agency operation focused on arresting repeat offenders. Sheriff John Allen revealed the initiative, called Operatio...
Nov 13, 2025
Gas Prices Hold Steady Across New Mexico Ahead of Holiday Travel
Albuquerque, N.M. - Gas prices in New Mexico remain stable and close to year-ago levels, according to AAA New Mexico's Weekend Gas Watch. The statewide average for regular unleaded is $2.81 per gallon...
Nov 13, 2025
Law Enforcement Shooting Under Investigation After Central Avenue Incident
Albuquerque, N.M. - The Multi-Agency Task Force is investigating a law enforcement shooting that happened Wednesday on Central Avenue in Albuquerque. According to the Bernalillo County Sheriff's Offic...
Nov 13, 2025
BREAKING NEWS UPDATE: Deputy-Involved Shooting on Central Avenue
ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO - Heavy law enforcement activity is underway on Central Avenue in Albuquerque following a deputy-involved shooting. According to the Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office, deputie...
Nov 12, 2025
BREAKING NEWS: Heavy Police Presence Reported on Central Avenue in Albuquerque
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - A significant law enforcement presence is being reported along Central Avenue in Albuquerque on Wednesday afternoon, Nov. 12. The activity is centered near Central Avenue SE and Wy...
Nov 12, 2025
Wild Pig Chase Brings Traffic Drama to Albuquerque
ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO - Albuquerque drivers saw an unusual sight yesterday-a wild pig sprinting through city streets, dodging cars and police officers. According to APD, the animal was first reporte...
Nov 12, 2025
Former Albuquerque Doctor Avoids Prison in Medicaid Fraud Case
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - A former Albuquerque doctor will not serve prison time after admitting his role in a Medicaid fraud scheme that billed more than $800,000. Dr. Keith Levitt pleaded guilty to two co...
Nov 12, 2025
United's Last-Second Heroics Set Up Warm Tulsa Showdown
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - From heartbreak to history in a single kick. Dayonn Harris' stoppage-time strike lifted New Mexico United past Orange County 2-1, booking the club's first-ever trip to the USL West...
Nov 12, 2025
