Top Local Stories 2026
Simon says... expect rain in NM including Albuquerque for Tuesday and Wednesday
0Albuquerque,NM (KKOB)- What's left of Hurricane Simon after it makes landfall in southwestern Mexico will be bringing rain into Central and Western New Mexico early next week. Currently, Saturday 4:30 P.M, Simon has rapidly intensified into a powerful Category 4 storm in th...
22h ago
One person killed in fatal crash on I-40 east of Albuquerque near Route 66 Casino
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) - One person was killed Saturday evening in a crash involving a vehicle and a sem-trailer on Interstate 40 near the Route 66 Casino at mile marker 137. According to the Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office, deputies were called to the scene of the accide...
18h ago
2 injured in explosion at apartments in NE Albuquerque
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) - Two people were injured following an explosion at an apartment complex in Northeast Albuquerque Saturday. At approximately 1:00p.m., Albuquerque Fire Rescue Units responded to 12899 Central Avenue NE, for reports of an explosion. Rescue 12 arrived at...
22h ago
3 people killed in early Saturday morning crash in NW Albuquerque one person airlifted to Lubbock, TX hospital
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB)- Three people are dead and a fourth person was transported to a burn unit in Lubbock after a fatal crash in Northwest Albuquerque early Saturday morning. Around 1:35a.m., officers were dispatched to the area of northbound Unser Blvd NW and Ladera Dr NW...
Oct 10, 2026
Sandia Peak seeks to expand for the seasons
Albuquerque, NM ( KKOB) -- Sandia Peak Ski Area leaders have said they are looking at a five-year plan to complete their ideas on making the resort a year-round destination. The ski area said it just doesn't make sense to stay closed nine months out of the year. A new pla...
Oct 9, 2026
Heinrich's bill gets support
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- A bipartisan permitting reform bill co-led by Sen. Martin Heinrich, is drawing broad support from labor unions, energy producers, and environmental and policy nonprofits. The American Affordability and Jobs Act of 2026 is designed to lower energy co...
Oct 9, 2026
Tijeras man indicted for trying to cast vote using deceased wife's absentee ballot
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) - A Bernalillo County man and resident of Tijeras, has been indicted by a federal grand jury on one count of fraudulent voting. According to court documents, in October 2024, 62-year old Patrick H. Perea, attempted to cast his deceased wife's absentee ...
Oct 9, 2026
Woman who's son used her gun and accidentally shot boy in their home is released pending trial
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) - A woman who was arrested after her 14-year-old son got a hold of her gun and accidentally shot and wounded his friend is out of jail after a judge ruled she was not a danger to the public. Leigh Cleveland is facing charges under "Bennie's Law&qu...
Oct 9, 2026
