Category Archives: KKOB Local News
Santa Fe Council to Consider New Measures Supporting Immigrant Communities
SANTA FE, N.M. - Santa Fe city leaders are set to consider a series of proposals aimed at supporting immigrant communities amid reports of increased immigration enforcement activity in the area. The S...
Sep 09, 2026
Albuquerque Fiber Construction Proposal Sparks Debate
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - A proposed Albuquerque ordinance aimed at managing fiber internet construction is generating debate ahead of a City Council vote, with city officials and supporters disagreeing ove...
Sep 09, 2026
A new name for the Pan Am Center
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- A new name coming for NMSU's Pan American Center. The naming rights deal - $13 million for 10 years - has already been approved and recommended by an ad hoc naming committee,...
Sep 08, 2026
Strong El Niño Could Bring Wetter Winter to New Mexico
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - A strengthening El Nio weather pattern could bring a wetter-than-normal winter to New Mexico, according to long-range forecasts from climate experts. Forecasters say there is a hig...
Sep 08, 2026 Courtesy: National Weather Service
Governor Pushes Back After Trump Floats Renaming New Mexico as "New America"
SANTA FE, N.M. - New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham is responding after President Donald Trump suggested changing the state's name to "New America" in a series of social media posts over the weeke...
Sep 08, 2026
Forest Service Begins Post-Fire Assessment on Frijoles Fire Burn Scar
SANTA FE, N.M. - Even as crews continue battling the Frijoles Fire burning east of Cundiyo, federal officials are already looking ahead to one of the biggest threats that follows a wildfire: flooding ...
Sep 08, 2026
New Mexico Ice Wolves to Unveil State's Largest Indoor Mural During Opening Weekend
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - Hockey fans heading to Outpost Ice Arena this weekend will be greeted by more than just opening-night excitement. The New Mexico Ice Wolves are unveiling what is being called the l...
Sep 08, 2026
BCSO Expands Partnership With Axon for License Plate Reader Technology
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - The Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office announced plans to expand its partnership with Axon as it moves forward with the next generation of its Automatic License Plate Reader (ALPR)...
Sep 08, 2026
New Mexico United Acquires Charlie Dennis From Phoenix Rising FC
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - New Mexico United has added an experienced attacking player ahead of the postseason, acquiring Charlie Dennis on loan from Phoenix Rising FC. The club announced the move Tuesday, s...
Sep 08, 2026
Speed Cameras on Paseo Now Operational
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) --Bernalillo County has announced new automated speed enforcement cameras are now active on east and westbound Paseo Del Norte near the Rio Grande overpass. There will be a warn...
Sep 08, 2026
