Category Archives: KKOB Local News
Rio Grande Runs Dry in Albuquerque-Farmers and Residents Feeling the Impact
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - The Rio Grande has run dry once again in Albuquerque, with stretches near Tingley Beach and Central Avenue showing no visible water flow. The U.S. Geological Survey recorded the ri...
Jul 21, 2025
Three Wildfires Burning Across New Mexico as Monsoon Weather Offers Hope
NEW MEXICO - Fire crews continue to battle three active wildfires across the state, with monsoon conditions offering some relief and hope for containment. The Turkeyfeather Fire, burning in the Gila N...
Jul 21, 2025
Two Hospitalized After Rollover Crash in Southwest Albuquerque
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - The Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office is investigating a serious rollover crash involving a single vehicle near the intersection of Rio Bravo Boulevard SW and Isleta Boulevard SW....
Jul 21, 2025
Advanced cancer care now available
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- A partnership between Christus St. Vincent Regional Cancer Center and Mayo Clinic, will provide advanced cancer care with cutting-edge technology. The $80 million, 88,000 squ...
Jul 18, 2025
New Mexico's New Alert System Wakes Residents at 1 A.M.
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - A late-night alert that startled many New Mexico residents this week was part of a newly implemented emergency notification system for missing adults. The alert, issued by New Mexi...
Jul 18, 2025
Inaugural "Pints for Pat" Cornhole Tournament Set for July 19 in Albuquerque
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - The first-ever "Pints for Pat" cornhole tournament is happening Saturday, July 19, 2025, at American Legion Post 99 in Albuquerque. The event honors the legacy of Pat Tillman and s...
Jul 18, 2025
New Mexico Man Charged in Violent Assault on Mescalero Apache Reservation
MESCALERO, N.M. - A New Mexico man is facing federal charges after allegedly assaulting and strangling a woman over a two-day period on the Mescalero Apache Reservation. According to court documents, ...
Jul 18, 2025
Flash Flooding Prompts Swift Water Rescues in Ruidoso
RUIDOSO, N.M. - Flash flooding in the Ruidoso area has led to multiple swift water rescues as heavy rain continues to impact the region. According to the National Weather Service, two separate water r...
Jul 17, 2025
Second Suspect Arrested in June Homicide of Denise Duran
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - Albuquerque Police Department (APD) detectives have arrested a second suspect in connection with the June 25 shooting death of Denise Duran, which occurred in the parking lot of an...
Jul 17, 2025
Construction on secondary border wall begins
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- Excavators are digging trenches just east of the Santa Teresa, New Mexico port of entry and cranes are placing sections of new 30-foot-tall steel bollard fencing for the 6 mi...
Jul 17, 2025
