Category Archives: KKOB Local News

Former Rio Rancho Mayor Gregg Hull wins GOP nomination for Governor
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) - Gregg Hull is the projected winner for the Republican nomination for Governor by defeating two other candidates vying for the nomination. Hull, who served as Mayor of Rio Ranc...
Zoltan Csanyi Jun 02, 2026

Deb Haaland wins Democrat Primary for Governor
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) - Former Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland has won the Democratic nomination for Governor against Bernalillo County District Attorney Sam Bregman. The Associated Press decla...
Zoltan Csanyi Jun 02, 2026

Severe Silver City drug response incident
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- On Monday several law enforcement officers, emergency responders and firefighters were hospitalized after a possible overdose death in Silver City. The Grant County Sheriff's...
Mike Gaba Jun 02, 2026

Presbyterian cutbacks
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- Today the president and CEO of Presbyterian Rishi Sikka announced a plan to help the organization maintain its health system while expanding access to New Mexicans. The plan ...
Mike Gaba Jun 02, 2026

Fire again at recycling yard
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) --A large emergency response team is on site at the Town recycling plant fire in the area of the south valley located off Broadway Boulevard, south of Rio Bravo Boulevard. A tot...
Mike Gaba Jun 02, 2026 Screenshot

Evening in Paradise Returns to Albuquerque with Free Family Fun
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - A popular community event is returning to northwest Albuquerque, offering families a full evening of free entertainment. Bernalillo County's annual "Evening in Paradise" is schedul...
Natassja Leyba Jun 02, 2026

City Councilors vote to increase amended version of minimum wage increase
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) - The Albuquerque City Council passed Monday night a slightly different version of an ordinance that will raise the city's minimum wage from $12 to $15 an hour. The increase wil...
Zoltan Csanyi Jun 02, 2026 AndreyPopov / Depositphotos.com

Las Cruces Fire and ATF provide cause of duplex explosion in Las Cruces
Las Cruces, NM (KKOB) - New information is being released regarding the duplex explosion in Las Cruces last week that killed one person. Las Cruces Fire and ATF have determined that the explosion orig...
Zoltan Csanyi Jun 02, 2026

SUN Bucks program money to be distributed after federal delay
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) - Summer grocery benefits for New Mexico families will begin rolling out after a federal delay. State officials say starting June 15, nearly 293,000 children will receive 120 do...
Zoltan Csanyi Jun 02, 2026

Funeral services announced for Al Hurricane Jr
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) - Public memorial services have been announced for New Mexico musician Al Hurricane Junior. The Sanchez family says a rosary will be held at 7 p.m. Friday, June 12, followed by ...
Zoltan Csanyi Jun 02, 2026









