Category Archives: KKOB Local News
Balloon Fiesta reports increase in visitors to 2026 Fiesta compared to previous year
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) - The numbers are in for the 54th ExxonMobil Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, and they look great. This year's fiesta drew more than 901,000 people to Balloon Fiesta Pa...
Oct 22, 2026
Hiker dies after fall in Sandia Mountains
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) - A hiker from out of town has died after falling while climbing in the Sandia Mountains. According to the Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office, the victim was an experienced moun...
Oct 22, 2026
Cat in the Hat social media posts threatening school violence under investigation in New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) - An investigation is underway by local, and state authorities and the FBI over an AI created version of the "Cat in the Hat" character that has appeared on social media around ...
Oct 22, 2026
Horses or Homes?
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- A dispute over 8,000 acres in the East Mountains is getting another review. While the owner of the Campbell Ranch has proposed turning it into homes, a golf course, and a hot...
Oct 22, 2026
RSV rising
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- In light of an increase in respiratory disease rate, the New Mexico Department of Health is recommending flu vaccinations for everyone six months of age and older each year. ...
Oct 22, 2026
Meta ordered to pay $25 billion for deceiving users about their privacy on Facebook
Santa Fe, NM (KKOB)- A District Court Judge in Santa Fe has ordered Meta the parent company of Facebook and Instagram to pay $25 billion in fines and calling Facebook's deception "was intentional and ...
Oct 21, 2026
1,400 New Mexico jobs available
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- Amazon is ramping up holiday hiring and looking to fill more than 300,000 seasonal, part-time, and full-time positions nationwide, including about 1,400 jobs in New Mexico. T...
Oct 21, 2026
New Mexico alcohol death rate increases
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- Data released this week by NM's Department of Health showed a 2.6% rise in alcohol-related deaths from 2024 to 2025. NM has been one of the states with the highest alcohol-re...
Oct 21, 2026
New Mexico AG Sues Jeffrey Epstein Associates, Seeks Compensation for Survivors
SANTA FE, N.M. - New Mexico Department of Justice Attorney General Raul Torrez has filed a federal lawsuit against two longtime associates of Jeffrey Epstein, alleging they helped facilitate and finan...
Oct 21, 2026
Former Las Cruces teacher and coach pleads guilty to child solicitation charges involving students
Las Cruces, NM (KKOB) - Former Las Cruces educator and coach, Wyatt Cornelius, has pleaded guilty in a child sex crime case. During a court hearing Monday, the 43-year-old admitted to charges of child...
Oct 21, 2026
