Category Archives: KKOB Local News
State Reports 19th Measles Case of 2026
SANTA FE, N.M. - The New Mexico Department of Health has confirmed a new measles case in Valencia County, bringing the state's total number of reported measles cases in 2026 to 19. Health officials sa...
Sep 10, 2026
Early Morning Crash Claims Two in Mountainair
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) --An early morning head-on crash near Mountainair has claimed the lives of two local residents. Torrance County Sheriff's deputies responded to the scene at milepost 193 on High...
Sep 10, 2026
UNM Hospital Earns National Recognition for Quality Care
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - The University of New Mexico Hospital has received national recognition from two prominent healthcare ranking organizations for its patient care, healthcare equity, and community i...
Sep 10, 2026
Rio Rancho Fifth Grader Wins Tickets to Super Bowl LXI
RIO RANCHO, N.M. - A Rio Rancho Public Schools student is headed to the Super Bowl after being selected as one of just five students nationwide to win tickets through a national heart health education...
Sep 10, 2026
Military & Veterans Day Returning to New Mexico State Fair on Sept. 15
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - The New Mexico State Fair will recognize military members and veterans during its annual Military & Veterans Day celebration on Tuesday, Sept. 15. The event, presented by the N...
Sep 10, 2026
Hot Honey Sweet Corn Named New Mexico State Fair's Top Unique Food
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - The New Mexico State Fair has announced the winner of its annual Unique Foods Competition, recognizing one of the fair's newest and most creative food offerings. Taking home the ti...
Sep 10, 2026
Frijoles Fire 79% Contained as Local Team Assumes Command
SANTA FE, N.M. - A local Type 4 incident management team from the Espaola Ranger District and Santa Fe National Forest has assumed command of the Frijoles Fire, which continues to burn in the Pecos Wi...
Sep 10, 2026
Person of Interest Sought in Roswell Murders
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) --A person of interest in the double-homicide case in Roswell early Tuesday morning has been identified as 43 year old Manuel Gallegos. Investigators with the Roswell Police Dep...
Sep 10, 2026
AAA: New Mexico Gas Prices Jump as Crude Oil Climbs Above $100 Per Barrel
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - New Mexico drivers are feeling the impact of rising oil prices at the pump as gasoline costs continue to climb across the state. According to AAA New Mexico, the statewide average ...
Sep 10, 2026
Balloon Discovery Center Celebrates 25 Years
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - The Balloon Discovery Center is marking its 25th anniversary during the 2026 ExxonMobil Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta with a new interactive exhibit and the return of se...
Sep 10, 2026
