Top Local Stories 2026
San Juan County sees major gasoline price hit
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- Gas prices in San Juan County are reaching some of the highest levels in New Mexico. On Tuesday, regular unleaded gasoline climbed to nearly $5 a gallon, while diesel prices approached $6.50 per gallon. County leaders say they've raised concerns wit...
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Drownings in the Four Corners Region
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) --The Navajo Police Department are reporting that three people have died after drowning in floodwater early this morning (Wed) in the Four Corners region of New Mexico. Navajo PD's Shiprock District responded around 12:30am to a report of people washed...
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Two Die In Santa Fe Crash
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) --A crash this morning (Wed) left two people dead in Santa Fe. The crash occurred as a couple were parked on the shoulder of U.S. Highway 84/285. Santa Fe County Sheriff's deputies arrived and found county medical personnel treating a 74 year old woma...
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September 16 is beginning of National Hispanic Heritage Month
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) - Tuesday night was the kickoff for Hispanic Heritage Month and about 2,000 people were on hand for a huge Fiesta Mexicana a the National Hispanic Cultural Center in Albuquerque where the Shout for Independence or El Grito was commemorated. Wednesday S...
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Team Zia Jet Racing Qualifies for Roswell Air Races
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) --The second annual Roswell National Championship Air Races begin today (Wed) at the Roswell Air Center. New Mexico's own Team Zia Jet Racing and Capt. Carol Sugars received flight certification and qualified to race in the Silver Jet Class. Team Zia J...
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Tucumcari Police Chief resigns
Tucumcari, NM (KKOB) - Tucumcari will be looking for a new police chief as the current chief has just announced his resignation. Chief Lorenzo Emilio, made the announcement on social media on Tuesday. He has been the police chief in Tucumcari for just over a year. Emilio s...
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NM Forward Party takes its case to the U.S. Supreme Court
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) - The New Mexico Forward Party has filed an emergency application with the U.S. Supreme Court seeking to place two statewide nominees on the November 3rd general election ballot. The filing asks the country's highest court to direct Secretary of State ...
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APD Investigating Shooting and Crash
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) --Albuquerque Police homicide detectives are investigating a fatal shooting in southeast Albuquerque. Officers responded to reports of gunfire near Decatur Avenue and Tennessee Street Southeast around 9:30 Wednesday morning. Investigators are also look...
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