Category Archives: KKOB Local News

Seven Cabins Fire Update
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) --Lower winds in the area have helped firefighters strengthen control lines on the Seven Cabins Fire. The fire has now burned 16,443 acres and is 7% contained. Lower winds in th...
Francina Walker 22h ago

NMSP leading hazmat investigation after deadly exposure at Mountainair home
MOUNTAINAIR, N.M. - New Mexico State Police are leading an active hazmat investigation following a deadly exposure incident at a residence in Mountainair. Authorities say they responded around 11 a.m....
Natassja Leyba 23h ago

Eden Pharmacy Expanding
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) --The Economic Development Department of NM and the City of Albuquerque announced today that Albuquerque based Eden Pharmacy is expanding its Albuquerque operations with a $2.7 ...
Francina Walker 23h ago

Socorro County Residents Concerned Over Data Center
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) --It was a packed meeting in Socorro last night at NM Tech's campus for a meeting on a proposed data center in Socorro County. Green Data is looking to build a 10,000 acre data ...
Francina Walker 23h ago

Three dead, multiple hospitalized after possible hazmat incident in Mountainair
MOUNTAINAIR, N.M. - Three people have died following a possible hazardous materials incident in the town of Mountainair, according to local officials. Mayor Peter Nieto said the deaths were connected ...
Natassja Leyba 23h ago
New Mexico wildlife officials urge awareness as bear activity increases
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - New Mexico wildlife officials are reminding residents to stay alert as bear activity increases heading into the summer season. The New Mexico Department of Wildlife says bears are ...
Natassja Leyba 23h ago

Annual Law Enforcement Memorial held in Albuquerque during National Police Week
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - City officials and law enforcement agencies from across New Mexico gathered in Albuquerque on Wednesday for the annual Law Enforcement Memorial. The ceremony was held at Civic Plaz...
Natassja Leyba May 20, 2026

DEVELOPING: Two bodies found inside home in Mountainair
Mountainair, NM (KKOB) - Two bodies were found inside a home this morning in Mountainair according to information from the Torrance County Sheriff's Office. The bodies were found after the sheriff's o...
Zoltan Csanyi May 20, 2026

JUST IN: Woman killed in downtown shooting Tuesday night
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) - APD homicide detectives are investigating the shooting death of a woman that happened in the downtown area late Tuesday night. The shooting victim, an adult female, died this ...
Zoltan Csanyi May 20, 2026

Al Hurricane Jr., known to fans as "El Godson," dies at 66
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) - New Mexico is mourning the loss of one of its most beloved music legends. A family member confirmed Al Hurricane Jr. died Tuesday. He was 66 years old. Known by many fans as "...
Zoltan Csanyi May 20, 2026









