Category Archives: KKOB Local News

Socorro, NM (KKOB) - A Flash Flood Emergency was issued for Socorro County due to severe flooding in areas south of the City of Socorro. Areas affected include roads around San Antonio and Socorro tha...

Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- New Mexico Chile Farmers faced a triple whammy this year - high temperatures, not enough water and a wandering bug infestation. The usual harvest is down 20-to-50-percent as ...

CORONA, N.M. - A major environmental cleanup project is scheduled to begin next week at seven abandoned mine sites in the Gallinas Mountains near Corona, as federal officials work to address decades-o...

Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- A new study is raising concerns about air quality in the Permian Basin, including parts of southeastern New Mexico. Researchers found elevated levels of pollutants linked to ...

Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- The New Mexico Cattle Growers' Association has opened scholarship applications for agriculture students in the state. NMCGA President Tom Paterson reports there are several s...

Estancia, NM (KKOB) - Authorities executed a search warrant at a large-scale illegal cannabis farm in Torrance County on Thursday, resulting in the seizure and destruction of an estimated 6,300 illega...

Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) --Clovis community members have come together to help the family of a New Mexico lineman who was killed while trying to restore power after last week's storms. Ian Massey was wo...

Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) --PNM is reminding customers to take advantage of free programs to help reduce energy use and manage monthly bills. The Utility offers a free Home Energy Checkup to help custome...

Bernalillo, NM (KKOB) - State Representative Alan Martinez will host the New Mexico Future Jobs Summit on Thursday, October 1, The summit will bring together leaders from industry, education and emerg...

Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) --As cooler weather makes its way into Albuquerque, the city's Animal Welfare Department is now accepting new or gently used, medium to large dog houses. You can drop off a dogh...