Category Archives: KKOB Local News

Albuquerque Islamic Center has plans
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- After nearly 5 hours of debate, Bernalillo County commissioners denied an appeal over a proposed Islamic center in the North Valley. The Albuquerque Islamic Center said it ha...
Mike Gaba 20h ago

Work requirements for public housing
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- On Tuesday the U.S. Housing and Urban Development agency told New Mexico state lawmakers that they're actively encouraging local housing officials to participate in a new pro...
Mike Gaba 21h ago

Major meth bust at the border
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- On June 18th a vehicle arriving from Mexico at the Paso Del Norte Port of Entry in El Paso was referred to a secondary inspection. The search by Border officers resulted in f...
Mike Gaba 21h ago

Cibola National Forest Offices to Close for Fourth of July Holiday
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - Offices for the Cibola National Forest and National Grasslands will be closed Friday, July 3, in observance of the Fourth of July federal holiday. Officials say all ranger district...
Natassja Leyba Jul 01, 2026

Clovis Police Identify Victim, Locate Shooting Scene in Homicide Investigation
CLOVIS, N.M. - Clovis police have released new details in a homicide investigation connected to a late-night crash earlier this week. Officers initially responded around 11:06 p.m. on June 29 to a rep...
Natassja Leyba Jul 01, 2026

Route 66-Themed STEAM Night Coming to Albuquerque Balloon Museum
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - The Albuquerque Balloon Museum is hosting a special STEAM Night later this month celebrating the 100th anniversary of Route 66. The event, "STEAM Night: Route 66," is scheduled for...
Natassja Leyba Jul 01, 2026

Sandia Researchers Test AI Technology to Improve Power Grid Stability
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - Researchers at Sandia National Laboratories are developing new artificial intelligence technology aimed at improving stability and reliability in the electric grid as power demand ...
Natassja Leyba Jul 01, 2026

Increased police and fire presence along the bosque to prevent wildfires
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) - The City of Albuquerque is expanding its wildfire strategy in the Bosque in an effort to prevent wildfires as the fire danger continues to be elevated and firefighters prepare...
Zoltan Csanyi Jul 01, 2026

New Mexico State Parks Increase Patrols for Fourth of July Weekend
SANTA FE, N.M. - New Mexico State Parks will increase on-the-water patrols across the state during the Fourth of July holiday weekend as part of a nationwide boating safety effort. The enhanced enforc...
Natassja Leyba Jul 01, 2026

Lawsuit filed against former Republican Party of NM treasurer
Las Cruces, NM (KKOB) - The family of 40-year old Andrew Brown who died after he was struck June 22 while riding his bicycle on North Fairacres Road in Las Cruces, has filed a wrongful death lawsuit a...
Zoltan Csanyi Jul 01, 2026









