Category Archives: KKOB Local News

Miyagishima makes the rounds

Miyagishima makes the rounds

Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — The long-time mayor of Las Cruces was in Albuquerque Monday, running for Governor, and speaking with KKOB’s T. J. Trout. Ken Miyagishima actually hasn’t declared just yet, but believes his terms as a county commissioner and mayor gives him the experience to run things. Miyagishima was the longest-serving mayor ever in…MORE

MacKay charged

MacKay charged

Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — A man who led the Santa Fe Opera for a decade as its director was arrested in Wyoming for propositioning teens for sex. 74-year-old Charles MacKay is charged with 4 felonies in Powell, Wyoming after police say he suggested to two boys – ages 14 and 16 – to go to…MORE

New coach for UNM

New coach for UNM

Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — New Mexico has hired a new head basketball coach. Eric Olen comes from U-C San Diego of the Big West, where he spent 21 seasons – with the last 12 as head coach. Olen has spent his entire coaching career with the Tritons, which may be a positive coming to a…MORE

Deadly weekend in Albuquerque

Deadly weekend in Albuquerque

Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — It was a deadly weekend on Albuquerque roads. There were 2 fatal accidents Friday night. A 2-vehicle collision happened around 11:45 PM at Coors and Sequoia Northwest, where one car overturned and ejected the driver. The other driver had minor injuries. About 5 minutes later, a motorcyclist hit the roundabout at…MORE

Sneaking bologna

Sneaking bologna

Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — A 52 year old Albuquerque man was caught trying to smuggle 242 pounds of pork bologna into the country this morning. In addition to the bologna, the agriculture canine agent discovered 60 undeclared Tramadol tablets, a schedule 4-controlled substance, in the center console of the vehicle. Customs and Border Patrol said…MORE

Surge in measles

Surge in measles

Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — Measles cases in New Mexico and Texas have surged to 444, with a rise of 74 infections in just three days, marking one of the largest outbreaks in the U.S. in a decade. The outbreak, which began in late January in Gaines County, Texas, has seen cases increase to 270. As…MORE

5 year sentence for fatal shooting

5 year sentence for fatal shooting

Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — An Albuquerque teenager was given a 5-year sentence for a fatal shooting at a Halloween party. 19-year-old Omar Castillo-Galindo pleaded no contest to second-degree murder in the death of 15-year-old Gilbran Gomez-Martinez at a party in southwest Albuquerque in 2022. Judge Jennifer Wernersbach handed down a 30-year sentence Wednesday, but suspended…MORE

Overnight hit and run

Overnight hit and run

Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — There’s been an arrest in an overnight hit and run that left one woman dead. Albuquerque police have charged 38-year-old Jonathan Gallegos with leaving the scene of an accident, resulting in death. Gallegos also admitted to drinking before the crash. Investigators are waiting for the results of a blood test before…MORE

Concerns over pallet shelters

Concerns over pallet shelters

Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — Residents of Santa Fe’s First District showed up at Wednesday night’s City Council meeting to voice concerns over a homeless community that could be coming to Agua Fria Street. One woman says she’s pouring her life savings into her home, that’s just a block from the proposed micro-community site. The City…MORE

New culinary delights for the ballfield

New culinary delights for the ballfield

Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — The Albuquerque Isotopes showed off this season’s new additions to ballpark food Tuesday. Chef Jim Griego says it’s a lot more than just peanuts and Cracker Jack. Ice cream nachos are new this season. And if you just have to have a hot dog, Chef Jim created a sandwich with thin-sliced…MORE

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