Category Archives: KKOB Local News

Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) --Lower winds in the area have helped firefighters strengthen control lines on the Seven Cabins Fire. The fire has now burned 16,443 acres and is 7% contained. Lower winds in th...

MOUNTAINAIR, N.M. - New Mexico State Police are leading an active hazmat investigation following a deadly exposure incident at a residence in Mountainair. Authorities say they responded around 11 a.m....

Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) --The Economic Development Department of NM and the City of Albuquerque announced today that Albuquerque based Eden Pharmacy is expanding its Albuquerque operations with a $2.7 ...

Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) --It was a packed meeting in Socorro last night at NM Tech's campus for a meeting on a proposed data center in Socorro County. Green Data is looking to build a 10,000 acre data ...

MOUNTAINAIR, N.M. - Three people have died following a possible hazardous materials incident in the town of Mountainair, according to local officials. Mayor Peter Nieto said the deaths were connected ...

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - New Mexico wildlife officials are reminding residents to stay alert as bear activity increases heading into the summer season. The New Mexico Department of Wildlife says bears are ...

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - City officials and law enforcement agencies from across New Mexico gathered in Albuquerque on Wednesday for the annual Law Enforcement Memorial. The ceremony was held at Civic Plaz...

Mountainair, NM (KKOB) - Two bodies were found inside a home this morning in Mountainair according to information from the Torrance County Sheriff's Office. The bodies were found after the sheriff's o...

Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) - APD homicide detectives are investigating the shooting death of a woman that happened in the downtown area late Tuesday night. The shooting victim, an adult female, died this ...

Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) - New Mexico is mourning the loss of one of its most beloved music legends. A family member confirmed Al Hurricane Jr. died Tuesday. He was 66 years old. Known by many fans as "...