Category Archives: KKOB Local News

State Rep Seat To Remain Vacant
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) --A vacant seat in the state Legislature will remain empty until after Election Day on November 3rd. Dona Ana County commissioners confirmed Tuesday that the seat held by State ...
Francina Walker Sep 23, 2026

Land of Enchantment Fly-In This Saturday
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) --The Land of Enchantment Fly-In is happening this Saturday at Double Eagle Airport. The event, hosted by the Experimental Aircraft Association is from 7am to 2pm with free admi...
Francina Walker Sep 23, 2026

NM Voices for Children Roadshow
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) --New Mexico Voices for Children will be traveling across the state to hear firsthand the issues residents face when it comes to children and their families. The non-profit, in ...
Francina Walker Sep 23, 2026

Former Whole Foods Location Back On the Market
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) --The property on Carlisle and Indian School that once held a Whole Foods location is back on the market. The 42,313 square foot building went back on the market September 17th....
Francina Walker Sep 23, 2026

Flash Flood Watch for Ruidoso
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) --A flash flood watch for Ruidoso and Lincoln County are in effect until 6am Thursday morning. Flood-covered roads, especially near lowland arroyos are expected. Residents can m...
Francina Walker Sep 23, 2026

New Mexico United Extends Head Coach Dennis Sanchez Through 2028
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - In a sport where coaching tenures can be measured in months instead of years, New Mexico United is making a different statement. The club announced Wednesday it has signed head coa...
Natassja Leyba Sep 23, 2026
Balloon Fiesta Unveils Expanded Food, Artisan Lineup for 2026 Event
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - The 54th ExxonMobil Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta is unveiling a packed lineup of food vendors, artisans, and retail merchants as organizers prepare to welcome visitors ...
Natassja Leyba Sep 23, 2026

Pedestrian Killed in Overnight Crash Near Central and Alvarado
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - Albuquerque Police are investigating a fatal crash involving a vehicle and a pedestrian that occurred late Tuesday night near Central Avenue NE and Alvarado Drive SE. According to ...
Natassja Leyba Sep 23, 2026

Rio Rancho School District shows gains in math, reading and writing
Rio Rancho, NM (KKOB) - Newly released state data shows Rio Rancho schools are making the grade. New education scores show big gains in math, reading, and writing. The Colinas Del Norte students chart...
Zoltan Csanyi Sep 23, 2026

Hundreds of millions spent on healthcare programs around NM but no data available to show any results
Santa Fe, NM (KKOB) - Since fiscal year 2024, state lawmakers have appropriated $89.5 million for behavioral health rate increases. In 2025, they gave another $565 million for services statewide, and ...
Zoltan Csanyi Sep 23, 2026








