Lac Cruces woman scorned

Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) —  A Las Cruces woman was in no mood to discuss the matter of being scorned. 25 year old Amanda Gonzales has been charged with two counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and a felony count of criminal damage to property of more than $1,000 dollars. Investigators say that Gonzales…MORE

Acoma tribal governor says hospital cut vital services

Acoma, NM (AP) –Native American officials at Acoma Pueblo say that federal authorities have suspended emergency and in-patient medical care at a hospital on Acoma tribal lands. In a statement Friday, Acoma Gov. Brian Vallo condemned the suspension of services at Acoma-Canoncito-Laguna Service Unit hospital by Indian Health Service as reckless in the midst of…MORE

Sunday’s statewide COVID-19 statistics

Santa Fe, NM (KKOB) –New Mexico state health officials on Sunday announced 1,033 additional COVID-19 cases. Per the state Department of Health, the most recent cases are: 252 new cases in Bernalillo County 53 new cases in Chaves County 37 new cases in Cibola County 4 new cases in Colfax County 34 new cases in…MORE

Students of nuclear security have a problem & here’s how to help them

Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) –Radioactive materials are attractive targets to thieves and other bad actors. These are rare finds, valuable on the black market and relatively easy to weaponize. New security professionals rarely learn practical skills for protecting these targets until they are on the job at nuclear power plants, research reactors, processing plants and other…MORE

Official Hour of Rage Rules

KKOB’s “Hour of Rage Contest Official Rules A complete copy of these rules can be obtained at by contacting radio station KKOB-AM/FM (“Station”), owned and operated by Cumulus Radio LLC, 500 4th Street, NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102, during normal business hours Monday through Friday or by sending a self-addressed, stamped envelope to the above address.…MORE

NMSU to host virtual Research and Creativity Week Nov. 10-13

Writer: Tiffany Acosta Las Cruces, NM (KKOB) –New Mexico State University will host a completely virtual Research and Creativity Week Nov. 10-13 to highlight scholarly research and creative activity of faculty, staff and students. The interactive program is open to the NMSU campus and community. New Mexico State University’s Research and Creativity Week will include speeches…MORE

Trans- Siberian Official Rules

92.3 KRST’s, 93.3 THE Q and Magic 99.5, 94.5 The Pit, 96.3 KKOB, 95.9 and 610 The Sports Animal “Trans-Siberian Orchestra Virtual concert” Contest Official Rules A complete copy of these rules can be obtained by contacting radio station KRST, KOBQ, KMGA,KKOB, KNML,KDRF,KTBL (“Station”), owned and operated by Cumulus Radio LLC, 500 4th Street NW…MORE

NM man who shot and killed another guilty of manslaughter

Albuquerque, NM (AP) –Federal prosecutors say a 22-year-old man who fatally shot another man while staying at his girlfriend’s house on the Navajo Nation has pleaded guilty to a voluntary manslaughter charge. The U.S. Attorney’s Office in New Mexico announced that Joshua Gutierrez entered the plea Friday in Albuquerque federal court. A news release from…MORE

2020 Perfect Prediction – Official Rules

96.3 NEWS RADIO KKOB’s “Perfect Prediction Contest” ContestOfficial Rules A complete copy of these rules can be obtained by contacting radio station KKOB ( “Station”), owned and operated by Cumulus Radio LLC, 500 4th Street NW Albuquerque NM 87102, during normal business hours Monday through Friday or by sending a self-addressed, stamped envelope to the…MORE

KKOB Voter Guide

  Welcome to the 96.3 News Radio KKOB Voter Information Portal. This is your one-stop location for voting information.  Tuesday, November 3. 2020 is the date of the New Mexico General Election. We invite you to use the details provided here, regarding New Mexico state, Bernalillo County and City of Albuquerque voting matters, for your voting registration. Or, to update your current voter registration, request an…MORE