Category Archives: KKOB Local News

Democratic stars support Haaland
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- Democratic gubernatorial nominee Deb Haaland was joined by U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren in Albuquerque Monday for a campaign stop focused on New Mexico's universal childcare...
Mike Gaba Oct 20, 2026

Contaminated ballots
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- Election officials in Sandoval County are investigating after approximately 200 mail-in ballots were found to be contaminated with fentanyl and methamphetamine. County Manage...
Mike Gaba Oct 20, 2026

Opioid money direction
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) --Albuquerque city councilors decided Monday night on how to allocate $5.2 million from an opioid settlement, by focusing on treatment, housing, and prevention programs. The pla...
Mike Gaba Oct 20, 2026

Albuquerque Public Schools is seeking a retrofit
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- School closures, repurposing buildings and boundary changes are all on the table, as New Mexico's largest school district responds to a sharp decline in student enrollment. A...
Mike Gaba Oct 19, 2026

Sunspot heading for demolishment
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) --Earlier this year, the National Science Foundation and the U.S Forest Service announced plans to demolish the Dunn Solar Telescope at Sacramento Peak Observatory, outside of C...
Mike Gaba Oct 19, 2026

El Pueblo Road Construction
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) --Motorists are reminded that El Pueblo Road in Albuquerque is closed for railroad crossing reconstruction and roadway improvements. The closure will last until Thursday morning...
Francina Walker Oct 19, 2026

Jemez Ranger District Plans Prescribed Burn
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) --A prescribed 412 acre burn is scheduled to begin as early as Tuesday according to the Jemez Ranger District. The Paliza Prescribed Fire is described as a "jackpot burn" meanin...
Francina Walker Oct 19, 2026

Scammers using more AI to cheat unsuspected people out of money and personal information
Santa Fe, NM (KKOB) - We're learning more about scammers in New Mexico, and they're getting more brazen with new AI technology...even trying to cheat our State Treasurer New Mexico State Treasurer Lau...
Zoltan Csanyi Oct 19, 2026 Edaccor / Depositphotos.com

Vehicle Motorcycle Crash Injures One
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) --An APD spokesperson says one person suffered serious injuries after a vehicle and a motorcycle collided on Sunday near the intersection of Southern Blvd and Eubank SE. The dri...
Francina Walker Oct 19, 2026

Celebration of life to be held in Albuquerque for R.J Mitte
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) - A celebration of life for "Breaking Bad" actor R.J. Mitte will be held here in Albuquerque on Sunday, October 25, at Revel Entertainment. The event is open to the public. Mitt...
Zoltan Csanyi Oct 19, 2026








