Category Archives: KKOB Local News

Wildland firefighter training program
		Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- Ten women inmates at Springer Correctional Center have completed New Mexico's first wildland firefighter training program. Over four days, they learned fire suppression techn...
			
				Mike Gaba				3h ago							
		
Former Hamas hostage speaks
		Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- New Mexicans will have a rare chance to hear directly from a former hostage of Hamas. Moran Stela Yanai, who was kidnapped during a music festival in Israel on October 7, 202...
			
				Mike Gaba				3h ago							
		
Dispute brings SWAT to the door
		Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- An Albuquerque woman is in custody after a SWAT standoff last night. Police were dispatched to the 4400 block of Walden Lane NE after getting a call about a neighbor dispute....
			
				Mike Gaba				3h ago							
		
New Mexico United Advances to Semifinals, Will Host Next Match at The Lab
		ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO - New Mexico United delivered a commanding performance Saturday night, defeating San Antonio FC 2-0 in the USL Championship Western Conference quarterfinal at Isotopes Park. Mu...
			
				Natassja Leyba				8h ago							
		
Shooting Involving Albuquerque Police Shuts Down Part of I-40 West of City
		ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO - A section of Interstate 40 west of Albuquerque is closed following a police-involved shooting early Monday morning. Albuquerque police say the incident happened around 4 a.m....
			
				Natassja Leyba				9h ago							
		
SNAP voucher at the Santa Fe Farmers Market
		Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- Folks in Santa Fe receiving SNAP benefits will be able to receive a $40 voucher at the Santa Fe Farmers Market beginning tomorrow. Qualifing individuals can use the voucher t...
			
				Mike Gaba				Oct 31, 2025							
		
Fire damages Dollar Tree store in northeast Albuquerque
		Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- Albuquerque Fire Rescue responded to a fire this morning that damaged the outside of a Dollar Tree store in NE Albuquerque. The fire was brought under control within 25 minut...
			
				Mike Gaba				Oct 31, 2025							
		
Artesia refinery explosion
		Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) --The Artesia Police Department and other emergency crews responded to an explosion at the HF Sinclair Navajo Refinery this Friday morning. Police have announced online that the...
			
				Mike Gaba				Oct 31, 2025							
		State Fairgrounds District Board Approves $67.8M Predevelopment Plan
		ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - The State Fairgrounds District Board has unanimously approved a $67.8 million predevelopment plan aimed at revitalizing Albuquerque's International District. The plan includes a 10...
			
				Natassja Leyba				Oct 31, 2025							
		
1991 rape finally gets a sentence
		Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- Brian Rascon will serve 38 years in prison for a rape committed in 1991. The 52-year-old was sentenced Wednesday after a jury found him guilty of raping a woman during a home...
			
				Mike Gaba				Oct 30, 2025							
		
			
		





