Top Local Stories 2025
Mayoral debate tonight
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- Incumbent Mayor Tim Keller and challenger Darren White, candidates in the runoff election for Albuquerque Mayor on Dec. 9th, will debate at 7 p.m. tonight, on KOAT and KOAT.com. The debate is being hosted by KOAT and the Partners of Impact -- the Al...
16h ago
Horses get a second chance
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- The Tamaya Horse Rehab Program, dedicated to giving animals a second chance will be hosting their annual Tamaya Horseshoes and Heels Gala this Saturday. The event supports THR's ongoing efforts to rescue and rehabilitate animals in need and raises a...
16h ago
Rio Rancho drying out
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- The water main break that happened Friday in Rio Rancho is now fixed. Repair work wrapped up about 11am today. The city is working to recharge the line and say normal water pressure will be restored today. One home had to be evacuated with several o...
17h ago
Fire crews put out fire at known abandoned high rise
Albuquerque- A busy weekend for Albuquerque Fire and Rescue, as crews were called out to a fire at an abandoned 10-story office building on the corner of San Mateo Blvd and Central Ave on Sunday. Investigations into the cause of the fire are still ongoing. AFR arrived at th...
19h ago
1 person injured, 2 dogs rescued in mobile home fire
Albuquerque- An investigation into the cause of a Sunday late afternoon mobile home fire continues today. Just before 5 p.m Sunday, AFR units arrived at a mobile home on the 10600 block of Central Ave SE to find a mobile home fully involved in flames. After 20 minutes the f...
20h ago
Man arrested in westside beating death
Albuquerque- An Albuquerque man is charged with an open count of murder for a fatal beating that happened at a gas station on the westside of the city. 33-year old Gabriel Rodriguez, was arrested after APD detectives determined that he had allegedly beaten a man outside the...
20h ago
Explosion destroys home, leaves one person hurt
Albuquerque - Albuquerque fire investigators continue looking into the cause of a house explosion that happened Sunday night in the northeast part of the city. Fire and rescue crews arrived at the home at the 1000 block of Walker NE and found the home had exploded and was f...
21h ago
Could another international bridge be in New Mexico's future?
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- Sunland Park, New Mexico is looking to capitalize on a major renovation project planned for a border bridge in nearby El Paso. The federal government is finalizing plans for multimillion-dollar renovations at the Bridge of the Americas cargo lanes....
Nov 21, 2025









