Category Archives: KKOB Local News
Albuquerque Man Awaits Sentencing
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) --Tevin King of Albuquerque has been convicted of a drug charge after law enforcement said he threw fentanyl pills from a moving vehicle while he was fleeing from officers in th...
May 11, 2026
NM bases could receive billions from President Trump's $1.5 trillion defense budget but not all GOP members are in favor
Washington, DC (KKOB) - New Mexico's three Air Force and Space Force facilities could see billions of dollars from the Trump administration's $1.5 trillion defense budget request for fis...
May 11, 2026
Memorial Day Travel Expected to Surge Across New Mexico and Southwest
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - A busy Memorial Day weekend is expected across New Mexico and the Southwest as millions of Americans prepare to travel. According to AAA, about 45 million people nationwide are exp...
May 11, 2026
Six mile fire still burning in Socorro County
Magdalena, NM (KKOB) - Fire containment operations continue in Socorro County south of Magdalena. The Six Mile Fire began on Friday, and has burned about 400 acres so far and is zero percent contained...
May 11, 2026
Meet three more candidates for president of UNM this week
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) - This week the community will have another chance to meet three of the finalists for president at UNM. The events are part of the national search for a new president to replace...
May 11, 2026
APD Investigates Hit-and-Run Crash That Critically Injured Bicyclist in Northeast Albuquerque
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - Albuquerque Police are investigating a hit-and-run crash that left a bicyclist in critical condition Thursday morning. According to APD, the crash happened around 7:40 a.m. near th...
May 11, 2026
Several displaced from west Albuquerque apartment fire
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) - Three people are without a place to stay after a fire at an apartment complex in northwest Albuquerque. Albuquerque Fire Rescue says crews were called to Eagle Ranch Road arou...
May 11, 2026
City Determines Lindy's Diner Must Be Demolished After Partial Collapse
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - The City of Albuquerque has determined that the historic Lindy's Diner building will need to be demolished following a partial collapse late last month. The decision comes after th...
May 08, 2026
Bear Spotted in Multiple Albuquerque Locations Still on the Loose
ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO - Wildlife officials are continuing their search for a bear spotted in several locations across the Albuquerque area. According to the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish, t...
May 08, 2026
New petition asking mayor to veto city sidewalk ordinance
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) - A new ordinance passed by Albuquerque city leaders is drawing both support and opposition. The City Council voted 6 to 3 to approve a measure that would make it illegal to sit...
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