Category Archives: KKOB Local News
COVID Vaccine Access Delayed in New Mexico Due to Regulatory Hold-Up
NEW MEXICO - As fall approaches, many New Mexicans are looking to get vaccinated against COVID-19. But access to the updated vaccine is limited, especially at major pharmacy chains like CVS and Walgre...
Sep 03, 2025
Albuquerque Fire Rescue Makes History with All-Female Engine Crew
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - For the first time in its 125-year history, Albuquerque Fire Rescue staffed an engine company entirely with female firefighters. On September 1, Engine 15 operated with an all-fema...
Sep 03, 2025 Photo Credit AFR
Police Investigate Foothills Shooting Tied to Possible Road Rage
Albuquerque police are investigating a shooting that sent one person to the hospital Tuesday night in the city's Foothills area. The incident happened near Parsifal Street and Buena Ventura Road NE. A...
Sep 03, 2025
Vehicle Trapped in Downtown Sinkhole; Intersection Closed for Days
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - An intersection in downtown Albuquerque remains closed after a sinkhole opened up Tuesday afternoon, partially swallowing a vehicle. The incident happened around 2 p.m. near Second...
Sep 03, 2025 Photo Credit Joe Hill
Fun new tailgating experience for UNM home games
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- UNM's "Louie Lane" a new free pregame tailgating experience, will debut at the Lobos home opener on Saturday. The space, located just north of University Stadium off Avenida ...
Sep 02, 2025
Zamora throws his hat in the ring
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- State Rep. Martin Zamora, a Republican of Clovis, has filed a statement of candidacy to face off against U.S. Rep. Teresa Leger Fernandez in her bid for reelection next year....
Sep 02, 2025
Roswell Courthouse Ranked Among Nation's Ugliest Buildings
ROSWELL, N.M. - Roswell's Municipal Court has been ranked No. 16 on a national list of the "100 Ugliest Public Buildings in the U.S." The survey, conducted by the Robert Dekanski Team, a New Jersey-ba...
Sep 02, 2025
Governor Approves $1.5M in Emergency Funding for Mora County Flood Recovery
SANTA FE, N.M. - Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham has signed two emergency orders to unlock $1.5 million in state funding to help Mora County recover from recent flooding. The flooding, caused by heavy...
Sep 02, 2025
Albuquerque Man Accused of Killing Dogs After Argument
ALBUQUERQUE - A man with a history of violent offenses is facing new charges after police say he shot and killed two dogs during an argument. Justin Leverette, 31, was taken into custody following an ...
Sep 02, 2025
Retired State Police Lieutenant Charged in Federal Fentanyl Case
ALBUQUERQUE - A retired New Mexico State Police lieutenant is facing federal drug charges after investigators say he was caught transporting large quantities of fentanyl during a traffic stop on Inter...
Sep 02, 2025
