Author Archives: Mike Gaba

Albuquerque's "bad air" ranks high
Albuquerque, NM --Albuquerque ranks in the top 20.....unfortunately. The American Lung Association's annual State of the Air report ranks the Duke City in the number 19 slot of one of the most pollute...
Mike Gaba 16h ago

Respect Tribal IDs Act
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Lujn and U.S. Rep. Teresa Leger Fernndez have introduced bipartisan legislation this week that aims to prevent federal immigration officials from questionin...
Mike Gaba 17h ago

Crashes lead demand for a roundabout
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- After a high volume of crashes and an increase in population, the intersection at Agua Fria and Henry Lynch in Santa Fe is due for a remodel, in the form of a circle. Accordi...
Mike Gaba May 12, 2026

Can the state's budget sustain the big plan?
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) --Renewed questions continue to circulate about the sustainability of one of New Mexico's flagship programs. Last week analysts from the Legislative Finance Committee said the s...
Mike Gaba May 12, 2026

Pearce advances toward chair
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) --On Monday the U.S Senate voted 46-45 to advance Republican Steve Pearce, former New Mexico congressman, in a procedural vote that brings him one step closer to leading the fed...
Mike Gaba May 12, 2026

Governor in Japan
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) --Governor Lujan Grisham arrived in Tokyo today to continue discussions launched in 2025 about economic partnership opportunities between New Mexico and Japan. While in Japan, t...
Mike Gaba May 11, 2026

Snake handling certification classes are available
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- As the weather turns warmer in the region, officials are warning residents about the increasing presence of snakes. New Mexico is home to more than 50 species of snakes. Abou...
Mike Gaba May 11, 2026

Multi-city chase ends in conviction
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- A federal jury has convicted 33 year old Tevin King of Albuquerque on a federal drug possession charge after a high-speed pursuit through multiple New Mexico cities. After lo...
Mike Gaba May 11, 2026

Freedom 4th coming
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- Plans are underway for Albuquerque's annual Freedom 4th celebration. The event takes place July 4 at Balloon Fiesta Park, running from 3 to 10 p.m. Organizers say the highlig...
Mike Gaba May 08, 2026

Child support payments essential to leaving the country
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- Effective today the U.S. State Department will begin revoking the U.S. passports of thousands of parents who owe a significant amount of unpaid child support. The focus will ...
Mike Gaba May 08, 2026









