Category Archives: KKOB Local News
Wildfire prevention work is scheduled
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- The U.S. Forest Service is launching a major wildfire prevention project this fall in northern New Mexico. The Encino Vista Landscape Restoration Project will cover nearly 12...
Oct 01, 2025
Patch program
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- Tuesday, Mayor Tim Keller signed off on the "Patch Program". The program is part of a citywide effort to keep low-income people in their homes. PATCH is short for "Preserving...
Oct 01, 2025
Deb Haaland and GOP Leaders Weigh In on Federal Government Shutdown
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - As the federal government enters a shutdown, New Mexico political leaders are responding with sharply contrasting views. Deb Haaland, Democratic candidate for governor, released a ...
Oct 01, 2025
Food n Find Market & Sunset Cinema: A New Fall Tradition in Albuquerque
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - Every Wednesday from 4 to 8 PM, head to Smokin' Joe's at 300 Yale Blvd SE for one of Albuquerque's most vibrant new fall traditions - the Food n Find Market and Sunset Cinema. Loca...
Oct 01, 2025
Balloon Fiesta Visitors May Face Delays on I-25 Due to Construction
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - As hundreds of thousands of visitors head to Albuquerque for the annual Balloon Fiesta, drivers may encounter traffic delays along Interstate 25 due to ongoing construction. The Ne...
Oct 01, 2025
State Fair numbers were great
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- For the second year in a row the NM State Fair welcomed over 500,000 visitors. The final count is 514,458 during the 11-day run. Visitors came from across NM to convene at Ex...
Sep 30, 2025
Trial delayed again
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- March 2026, that's the latest scheduled trial date for former New Mexico House majority leader and Albuquerque Public Schools staffer Sheryl Williams Stapleton. It was slated...
Sep 30, 2025
Early Voting Begins Soon in Albuquerque Mayoral Race
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - Early voting in Albuquerque's mayoral election begins October 7 at the Bernalillo County Clerk's Annex, with additional voting centers opening across the city on October 18. Voters...
Sep 30, 2025
Lawmakers Return to Santa Fe for Special Session Focused on Federal Budget Cuts - Road Funding Left Off Agenda
SANTA FE, N.M. - New Mexico lawmakers are returning to the Roundhouse this week for a special legislative session called by Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham, aimed at protecting key state programs from...
Sep 30, 2025
Albuquerque Moves Forward with Soccer Stadium Plans at Balloon Fiesta Park
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - Just days before the start of the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, city officials and New Mexico United announced they're ready to begin groundwork for a long-planned socc...
Sep 30, 2025
