Category Archives: KKOB Local News
Frijoles Fire Reaches 59% Containment as Crews Continue Perimeter Work
CUNDIYO, N.M. - Firefighters continue making progress on the Frijoles Fire, which has burned 15,333 acres east of Cundiyo and is now 59% contained. The lightning-caused wildfire, which started on Aug....
6h ago
Head-on DWI related crash in west Albuquerque sends two people to the hospital
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) - One man is in jail and two others are in the hospital in serious condition after a head-on DWI related crash that happened Thursday night on southbound Coors Blvd and Roberson...
7h ago ANDRANIK2017 / Depositphotos.com
Homicide investigation underway in the Albuquerque foothills area
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) - A murder investigation is underway Friday in Northeast Albuquerque as APD homicide detectives were called to reports of a deadly shooting that occurred late last night an apar...
10h ago aijohn784 / Depositphotos.com
APS Won't Drop AI Reading Program Despite Parent Concerns
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - Albuquerque Public Schools says it will continue using the artificial intelligence reading program Amira, while implementing additional privacy measures in response to concerns rai...
Aug 27, 2026
Las Cruces Brothers Sentenced in Federal Drug Trafficking and Firearms Case
LAS CRUCES, N.M. - Two Las Cruces brothers have been sentenced to federal prison after authorities seized fentanyl, methamphetamine, cocaine, firearms and cash during multiple searches tied to a drug ...
Aug 27, 2026
DOJ Sues New Mexico Over In-State Tuition for Undocumented Students
SANTA FE, N.M. - The U.S. Department of Justice has filed a lawsuit against New Mexico, challenging a state law that allows certain undocumented students to receive in-state tuition rates and state fi...
Aug 27, 2026
New Mexico Gas Prices Fall, But Remain Nearly $1 Higher Than a Year Ago
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - New Mexico drivers are seeing some relief at the gas pump, with average fuel prices declining over the past week. According to AAA New Mexico, the statewide average price for a gal...
Aug 27, 2026
Bernalillo County Awarded Grant to Continue Scrap Tire Amnesty Days Program
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - Bernalillo County has been awarded a $9,375 New Mexico Clean and Beautiful grant to continue its Scrap Tire Amnesty Days program and help address the growing problem of illegal tir...
Aug 27, 2026
NMSP Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Alamogordo
ALAMOGORDO, N.M. - New Mexico State Police are investigating an officer-involved shooting involving the Alamogordo Police Department that resulted in the death of a 50-year-old man. According to the N...
Aug 27, 2026
New Mexico to Brief Public on New Federal Medicaid Requirements
SANTA FE, N.M. - More than 200,000 New Mexico Medicaid recipients will soon receive information about new federal requirements scheduled to take effect in 2027. The New Mexico Health Care Authority (H...
Aug 27, 2026
