Category Archives: KKOB Local News

Relief Drive Underway as Frijoles Fire Grows Past 13,000 Acres
SANTA FE, N.M. - A community relief effort is underway to support residents affected by the Frijoles Fire, as firefighters continue working to contain the wildfire burning in northern New Mexico. Orga...
Natassja Leyba 21h ago

Indian Pueblo Cultural Center Celebrates 50 Years
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) --The Indian Pueblo Cultural Center continues its 50th anniversary with a birthday celebration full of culture and creativity on Saturday. Food vendors, artists and music begin ...
Francina Walker Aug 19, 2026

New Mexico State Fair Announces $15 Park and Ride Flash Sale
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - The New Mexico State Fair is offering visitors a discounted transportation option with a special Park and Ride Flash Sale ahead of this year's fair. During the two-day promotion, P...
Natassja Leyba Aug 19, 2026

Slaughter Fire Southern NM
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) --A new fire is being reported within Carlsbad Caverns National Park. The Slaughter Fire is in rugged terrain 12 miles west of Whites City and is about 30 acres in size. There a...
Francina Walker Aug 19, 2026

Bio Park Recycling Electronics For a Cause
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) --The ABQ Bio Park is participating in Eco-Cell's Gorillas on the Line Recycling program giving residents the opportunity to recycle cell phones and other small electronics for ...
Francina Walker Aug 19, 2026

Six heat related deaths so far this year around New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) - Since April of this year, there have been more than 900 heat-related emergency room visits around the state, which is the highest number they've ever recorded according to the...
Zoltan Csanyi Aug 19, 2026 boscorelli / Depositphotos.com

Over 500 new and improved street lights installed around Albuquerque
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) - Albuquerque is getting a little brighter after the city says it has installed or replaced more than 500 streetlights around town. According to a study, the city says increased...
Zoltan Csanyi Aug 19, 2026 danielt.1994 / Depositphotos.com

Pedestrian killed trying to cross I-25
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) - New Mexico State Police are investigating an accident that resulted in the death of a pedestrian Wednesday morning. The accident happened on I-25 at Avenida Cesar Chavez just ...
Zoltan Csanyi Aug 19, 2026 ANDRANIK2017 / Depositphotos.com

UNM New Safety App
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) --UNM is increasing security with new measures that include a mobile safety app, controlled access to buildings and expanded surveillance around campus. The new app, called UNM ...
Francina Walker Aug 19, 2026

CYFD to Pay $1.4 Million Settlement in Taos Child Abuse Case
TAOS, N.M. - The New Mexico Children, Youth and Families Department has agreed to pay $1.4 million to settle a lawsuit filed on behalf of two children who were abused by their adoptive parents in Taos...
Natassja Leyba Aug 19, 2026








