Category Archives: KKOB Local News
Lifting of Lea County's screwworm zone
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- Federal agriculture officials have lifted New Mexico's restricted New World screwworm infested zone in Lea County. The zone was established in June after the state's first sc...
Aug 31, 2026
Goatheads Continue Building Inaugural Roster
RIO RANCHO, N.M. - The New Mexico Goatheads have added another player to their inaugural roster, announcing the signing of defenseman Aaron Chiarot to an ECHL contract for the 2026-27 season. Chiarot ...
Aug 31, 2026
Whiskey Fire Grows to 351 Acres Near Mountainair
MOUNTAINAIR, N.M. - Firefighters continue working to contain the Whiskey Fire in the Manzano Mountains, where crews are making progress on suppression efforts and contingency preparations. The lightni...
Aug 31, 2026
Sandia Rocket Test Provides Data for Future Nuclear Deterrence Program
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - Sandia National Laboratories says a recent sounding rocket flight test has provided engineers with new data that will help support development of the W93 warhead, the first new U.S...
Aug 31, 2026
178 Complete Revamped Law Enforcement Training Program
SANTA FE, N.M. - A newly redesigned law enforcement training program created through a partnership between Central New Mexico Community College, CNM Ingenuity, and the New Mexico Department of Public ...
Aug 31, 2026
New Grocery Store Nears Opening in South Broadway Neighborhood
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - A long-awaited grocery store is moving closer to opening in Albuquerque's South Broadway neighborhood, bringing a full-service market back to an area that has gone nearly two years...
Aug 31, 2026
APS To Host State of The District Event
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) --Albuquerque Public Schools is hosting its 2026 State of the District event today beginning at 3:30pm. Superintendent Gabriella Duran Blakey will deliver the keynote address wh...
Aug 31, 2026
Guild Cinema Celebrates 60 Years as Albuquerque's Independent Film Landmark
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - As Route 66 celebrates its centennial, one of Albuquerque's most recognizable cultural landmarks is marking a milestone of its own. The Guild Cinema, the city's only independently ...
Aug 31, 2026
Isotopes Homestand Features Women in Sports Night, ASL Night, Fireworks and Giveaways
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - The Albuquerque Isotopes return to Rio Grande Credit Union Field at Isotopes Park this week for their second-to-last homestand of the 2026 season, hosting the Tacoma Rainiers in a ...
Aug 31, 2026
Santa Fe Speed and Noise Cameras Coming
The City of Santa Fe is rolling out its speed and noise enforcement cameras across the city today. The program will begin with a 30 day warning period where registered vehicle owners will receive warn...
Aug 31, 2026
