Category Archives: KKOB Local News
15 Years for stolen firearms
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- A convicted felon from Alamogordo has been sentenced to 15 years in federal prison for stealing two firearms from a gun dealer in El Paso and transporting them across state l...
22h ago
Police Activity Closes Wayne Road in Albuquerque's North Valley
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - A section of Wayne Road in Albuquerque's North Valley was closed Thursday afternoon due to ongoing police activity in the area. According to authorities, the closure affects Wayne ...
22h ago
Public Review Begins for Fenton Lake State Park Management Plan
SANTA FE, N.M. - New Mexicans will have an opportunity to review and comment on a draft management plan that will help guide the future of Fenton Lake State Park over the next five years. The New Mexi...
Nov 5, 2026
Great Southwest Coin Expo Returns to Albuquerque Nov. 13-15
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - Coin collectors, currency enthusiasts, and hobbyists will gather in Albuquerque later this month for the Great Southwest Coin Expo, hosted by the Albuquerque Coin Club. The three-d...
Nov 5, 2026
PNM Offering Free Home Energy Checkups Ahead of Winter
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - As temperatures begin to drop across New Mexico, PNM is encouraging customers to take advantage of its free Home Energy Checkup program, which provides personalized recommendations...
Nov 5, 2026
Albuquerque Museum to Open Traveling Jim Crow Exhibition
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - The Albuquerque Museum will open a new traveling exhibition this week examining the history and lasting impact of the Jim Crow era in the United States. The exhibition, Overcoming ...
Nov 5, 2026
AAA: New Mexico Gas Prices Continue to Fall as Oil Prices Ease
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - New Mexico drivers are seeing some relief at the gas pump as fuel prices continue to trend downward across the state. According to AAA New Mexico, the statewide average price for a...
Nov 5, 2026
Two brothers facing federal charges for assault and causing death of a woman in the Navajo Nation
Navajo Nation (KKOB) - Two men are facing federal charges after a series of violent assaults, one of which resulted in the death of a woman. According to court records, on August 30, 2024, Eloy Perea,...
Nov 5, 2026
New Mexico Goatheads Earn First Home Win in Franchise History
RIO RANCHO, N.M. - The New Mexico Goatheads reached a major milestone Wednesday night, securing the first home victory in franchise history at the Rio Rancho Events Center. The win marks a significant...
Nov 5, 2026
Lawsuit Against State of NM Settles for $750,000
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) --A tragic crash that ended the life of 10 year old Penelope Pizzaro in March of 2023 resulted in the state of NM paying $750,000 to the girls family to settle a lawsuit. The cr...
Nov 5, 2026
