Category Archives: KKOB Local News
Substation may hit the road
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- A former 1940s diner turned APD substation in Nob Hill may soon return to its roots. The city is proposing to move the building-once the Little House Diner-to the Route 66 Vi...
Jul 15, 2025
Lane Closures Scheduled at Central and Eubank SE for Valve Replacement
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - Water Authority crews will be replacing two underground valves at the intersection of Central Avenue SE and Eubank Boulevard SE from Tuesday, July 15 through Friday, July 18, 2025....
Jul 15, 2025
Curbside Debris Removal Available for Lincoln County Residents After Flooding
LINCOLN COUNTY, N.M. - In the aftermath of recent flooding, state, county, and local officials are offering curbside debris removal to help residents safely clean up their properties. Residents are as...
Jul 15, 2025
Burglary Suspect Confronted by Father in Wheelchair During Southeast Albuquerque Break-In
A father in a wheelchair faced a frightening situation when a burglary suspect forced his way into his southeast Albuquerque apartment. According to police, the suspect-identified as Michael Salas-was...
Jul 15, 2025
Flooding Impacts Mescalero Apache Area
Floodwaters impacted parts of the Mescalero Apache Reservation on Monday, prompting road closures and early evacuation warnings. The Mescalero Apache Tribe issued a notice to residents Monday afternoo...
Jul 15, 2025
Turkeyfeather Wildfire Update
Turkeyfeather Wildfire Update - July 14, 2025 Location: 22 miles southeast of Reserve, New Mexico Acres Burned: 18,592 Containment: 0% Start Date: June 30, 2025 Cause: Lightning (Natural) Personnel on...
Jul 15, 2025
More bus security means more costs
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- An Albuquerque hiring event for 25 new transit security officers comes days after a a bus driver allegedly stabbed a passenger to death. APD Chief Harold Medina says more sec...
Jul 14, 2025
A Safe Outdoor Space for Albuquerque
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- Albuquerque's New Creation Church is piloting the city's first Safe Outdoor Space, offering a secure place for unhoused residents to camp. Pastor Jesse Harden says the initia...
Jul 14, 2025
Brush Fire Near Albuquerque Botanic Garden Quickly Contained by Fire Crews
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - Albuquerque Fire Rescue (AFR) responded to a brush fire Saturday afternoon near the BioPark Botanic Garden, where flames and smoke were seen rising from the east side of the Rio Gr...
Jul 14, 2025
New Mexico Supreme Court to Hold Rule of Law Program in Farmington
SANTA FE, N.M. - The New Mexico Supreme Court will travel to Farmington next month as part of its annual Rule of Law Program, an initiative designed to help students better understand the state's judi...
Jul 14, 2025
