Category Archives: KKOB Local News

Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) --A record $1.5 billion higher education budget for fiscal year 2027 was signed by Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham today. The budget is 15.4% higher than last years and the larg...

**UPDATE: All Bernalillo Public Schools are canceled today, Tuesday, April 14, 2026. Due to an active shooter situation in the Town of Bernalillo. Reports by the Sandoval County Sheriff's Office indic...

Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) - New Mexico State Police is investigating a traffic fatality that happened early Tuesday morning on I-40 westbound in the area of Eubank. Westbound lanes were shutdown for seve...

Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) --"I am enraged and flabbergasted that this continues to be something we deal with," said Republican Party of New Mexico Chairwoman Amy Barela. That was her response to finding ...

Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- The University of New Mexico has created a new Immigration Working Group to support students, faculty, and staff. The IWG will work to bring together leaders from across camp...

Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) - An inmate connected to the Metropolitan Detention Center has died while staying at a halfway house in Albuquerque. A spokesperson for MDC says 45-year-old Andrew Witt was foun...

Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) --In honor of America's 250th birthday celebration Coca Cola is releasing limited edition mini cans with local symbols from every state. Each image celebrates what is unique abo...

Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) - A man who was convicted in a fatal shooting during a drug deal in the parking lot of Coronado Mall will spend more than a decade behind bars. A judge sentenced Angel Chavez to...

Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) --The Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office is once again launching its citizen academy beginning May 12th. The 16-week academy gives participants a closer look at BCSO's operation...

Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) --A fire involving a semi carrying Little Debbie snack cakes happened early this morning near Central and Tramway. The driver was able to disconnect the tractor from the trailer...