Top Local Stories 2025
Flight restrictions over southern New Mexico lifted by FAA
Santa Teresa, NM (KKOB) - A 2-thousand square mile air travel restriction imposed by the FAA on southern New Mexico including the Santa Teresa Airport was finally lifted Thursday night, according to online news outlet El Paso Matters. The restriction was lifted two days ...
3h ago
Santa Fe police officer arrested on DWI charges
Santa Fe, NM (KKOB) - Santa Fe police arresting one of their own on Wednesday on DWI charges. According to court records, 33-year old Maureen Lujan, a senior officer with SFPD, had called to work to say she would be arriving late. Once she arrived, another officer describe...
4h ago
Scam involving traffic fines
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- The Bernalillo County Metropolitan Court is warning community members about a new scam involving fraudulent text messages claiming recipients owe outstanding traffic fines. The court says it has received numerous reports of individuals receiving tex...
18h ago
Name change for UNM
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- UNM Hospital confirms it removed Bill Richardson's name from a building in 2026 when it reorganized its campus signage. The hospital did not answer whether Richardson's connection to Jeffrey Epstein factored into the decision. At the same time, stat...
18h ago
Shopping Local in Old Town ABQ This Valentine's Day
ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO - With Valentine's Day approaching, Old Town Albuquerque is filling up with shoppers looking for gifts that feel personal, meaningful, and local. One of the busiest stops this week is Luna & Luz, the boutique known for highlighting New Mexico make...
22h ago
U.S Forest Service now hiring seasonal workers for summer season
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB)- The U.S. Forest Service has announced plans to hire up to 2,000 seasonal workers for the 2026 summer recreation season. Officials say the positions will support trail maintenance, visitor services, and access to national forests and grasslands nationw...
Feb 12, 2026
Woman in prison for 2024 road rage shooting
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) - A woman convicted in a 2024 Albuquerque road-rage incident is now in custody after missing her court-ordered surrender date. The woman found guilty of shooting a man during a 2024 road-rage incident is finally headed to prison. 36-year-old Heather Lo...
Feb 12, 2026
You can comment on PNM sale to Blackstone Infrastructure
Santa Fe, NM (KKOB) - Today residents around New Mexico will have a chance to comment on the proposed sale of Public Service Company of New Mexico to Blackstone Infrastructure. A virtual comment session will happen today between 3 and 7 p.m. on the New Mexico Public Regulat...
Feb 12, 2026
