Category Archives: KKOB Local News

SANTA FE, N.M. - More than 11,000 New Mexico veterans have received free lifetime passes to New Mexico State Parks since the program launched on July 1, 2025, state officials announced. The benefit wa...

Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) --Federal officials have lifted fire restrictions for the Mount Taylor and Magdalena ranger districts. Monsoon rains have significantly reduced wildfire danger in western NM to ...

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - Albuquerque police are conducting an active law enforcement operation in southwest Albuquerque involving SWAT and K-9 units. According to the Albuquerque Police Department, officer...

Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) --New Mexicans will soon be able to vote on a resolution that will give legislators a salary. The resolution will appear on the ballot this November and if passed could change t...

Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) --Proposals are now being accepted for projects that create, expand, or restore public lands. The Department of Finance and Administration has $37 million now available to expan...

Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) --The Indian Pueblo Cultural Center is celebrating their 50 year anniversary in August with plans to celebrate all month long. The first event happens this Saturday. Since its f...

Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- The University of New Mexico is modernizing its grid. The state-funded project will electrify campus heating systems, deploy battery energy storage, and reduce carbon emissio...

Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture recently said it will open some borders for cattle imports in phases, including one in Santa Teresa, New Mexico. On Friday, Texas Agricultu...

Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) --New Mexico is now home to a variety of "Flying Fish". 78 GilaTrout were prepared for take-off recently on a helicopter ride that resued them from Iron Creek in the Gila Wilder...

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - PNM is expanding its support for nonprofit organizations across New Mexico through a new funding initiative designed to provide more flexible financial assistance to community grou...