Category Archives: KKOB Local News
Second Human Plague Case Confirmed in New Mexico
Bernalillo County, NM - A 77-year-old man from Bernalillo County has been diagnosed with plague, marking the second human case reported in New Mexico this year, according to the state Department of He...
Sep 24, 2025
Public Comment Opens on Recovery Plan for Endangered New Mexico Butterfly
SACRAMENTO MOUNTAINS, N.M. - The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is inviting public feedback on its newly released draft recovery plan for the Sacramento Mountains checkerspot butterfly, a species foun...
Sep 24, 2025
BCSO Urges Drivers to Respect Crossing Guards and Slow Down in School Zones
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - As the school year continues across Bernalillo County, the Sheriff's Office is reminding drivers to stay alert and follow safety rules in school zones - especially when crossing gu...
Sep 24, 2025
FBI Returns Historic "Villa de Santa Fe" Map to Mexico
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - A historic map titled "Villa de Santa Fe" has been returned to the Government of Mexico by the FBI, following its reported theft in 2011. The handover took place during a formal ce...
Sep 24, 2025
Federal charges for Sanchez Jr.
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- The U.S. Attorneys office for the District of NM announced today that an 18 year old will be facing federal charges for the alleged deadly car jacking of an Uber driver. Acco...
Sep 23, 2025
Robots on duty at Eastern New Mexico Medical Center
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) --Mechanical helpers are on duty at Eastern New Mexico Medical Center . Officials from the facility report that robots are helping doctors perform minimally invasive surgeries. ...
Sep 23, 2025
NMDOT Launches Traffic Study at Big I to Address Morning Congestion
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - The New Mexico Department of Transportation is taking a closer look at traffic flow at one of Albuquerque's busiest interchanges. Engineers are studying the Big I, where I-40 and I...
Sep 23, 2025
Teen Suspect in Tramway Blvd. Murder to Remain in Custody
ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO - A 17-year-old charged in the September 16 murder of Angelo Tafoya will remain in custody, according to the Bernalillo County District Attorney's Office. Investigators say the...
Sep 23, 2025
What's next for State Fairgrounds?
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- With the 2025 State Fair wrapped up, attention now turns to the future of the fairgrounds. A master plan is in development for the 236-acre site, and city leaders are asking ...
Sep 22, 2025
First Day of Fall Brings Summerlike Weather to Albuquerque
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - Monday marks the official start of autumn, but it doesn't quite feel like fall in Albuquerque. The city is seeing above-normal temperatures and plenty of sunshine, making it feel m...
Sep 22, 2025
