Category Archives: KKOB Local News

Plea Agreement for Houle
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) --A plea hearing was held today (Thurs) for a man facing charges of manufacturing, distributing and possession of child pornography. Timothy Houle's defense entered a guilty ple...
Francina Walker Jun 04, 2026

Seven Cabins Fire Update
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) --The Seven Cabins Fire in the Capitan Mountains continues to grow in acreage but containment has improved. The latest update has the fire at 64% containment with over 540 perso...
Francina Walker Jun 04, 2026

Free Fishing and Boating Weekend Coming
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) --National Fishing and Boating Week happens June 6th through the14th and in celebration New Mexico State Parks will offer free day-use at all state parks that provide fishing an...
Francina Walker Jun 04, 2026

Hotline To Report Abuse, Neglect Restored
Suspected abuse, neglect or exploitation of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities can be reported directly to intake specialists beginning July 1st. A restored toll free hotline, 800...
Francina Walker Jun 04, 2026

Seasonal air service in Taos to begin June 28 and 29th
Taos, NM (KKOB) - More air travel options now available for residents in Northern New Mexico. Taos is announcing the return of seasonal air service to Taos Regional Airport for the summer. Two airline...
Zoltan Csanyi Jun 04, 2026

Mother arrested in death of her 1-year old child
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) - 32-year-old Tabitha Leann Molina is inside the Metropolitan Detention Center without bond in connection to the death of her one-year-old child. Medical personnel at UNM Hospit...
Zoltan Csanyi Jun 04, 2026

Gas prices back over $4 per gallon in Albuquerque and around the state
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) - After two weeks of price drops throughout the country, New Mexico currently has the 28th highest statewide average price. Triple-A reports this week that the price of gas in A...
Zoltan Csanyi Jun 04, 2026 lightpoet / Depositphotos.com

I-25 construction zone will shift starting Thursday night
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) - As construction on i-25 continues, drivers will be moving back to the inside lanes near the median between Candelaria Road and Montgomery Boulevard. Starting tonight, northbou...
Zoltan Csanyi Jun 04, 2026

Law enforcement warning about unsafe driving of ATV's and UTV's
Valencia County, NM (KKOB) - Now that the summer has started across New Mexico, law enforcement is warning about unsafe driving of ATV and UTV vehicles. Valencia County Sheriff's have had several inci...
Zoltan Csanyi Jun 04, 2026 Kzenon / Depositphotos.com

Socorro pushes back on data center
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- A large-scale data center project planned for Socorro is no longer moving forward. New Mexico Tech President Dr. Michael Jackson says the proposal was halted due to uncertain...
Mike Gaba Jun 03, 2026









