Category Archives: KKOB Local News

Man arrested in shooting death of his girlfriend in downtown Albuquerque
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) - Albuquerque police have arrested a man in connection with the shooting death of his girlfriend in downtown on Tuesday night May 19. 46-year old Michael Follette, Jr., was arre...
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Woman's Body Identified
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) --A woman's body found in the Cibola Forest under a bridge in Placitas in 2023 has now been identified. The investigation on how she died, continues. The victim, once known as "...
Francina Walker May 20, 2026

Governor Issues Executive Order
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) --Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham issued an executive order Wednesday declaring drought and severe fire conditions statewide and directed state agencies to take coordinated acti...
Francina Walker May 20, 2026

Seven Cabins Fire Update
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...
Francina Walker May 20, 2026

NMSP leading hazmat investigation after deadly exposure at Mountainair home
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....
Natassja Leyba May 20, 2026

Eden Pharmacy Expanding
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 ...
Francina Walker May 20, 2026

Socorro County Residents Concerned Over Data Center
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 ...
Francina Walker May 20, 2026

Three dead, multiple hospitalized after possible hazmat incident in Mountainair
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 ...
Natassja Leyba May 20, 2026
New Mexico wildlife officials urge awareness as bear activity increases
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 ...
Natassja Leyba May 20, 2026

Annual Law Enforcement Memorial held in Albuquerque during National Police Week
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...
Natassja Leyba May 20, 2026









