Category Archives: KKOB Local News

Rio Rancho City Councilor Jeremy Lenentine Announces Resignation
RIO RANCHO, N.M. - Rio Rancho City Councilor Jeremy Lenentine has announced he will step down from his District 2 seat later this year, citing family considerations. Lenentine's final day in office wi...
Natassja Leyba 8h ago

Three residents displaced in NE Albuquerque mobile home fire
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) - Three people were displaced due to a mobile home fire Tuesday afternoon on the 300 block of Coyote Lane SE which is near Juan Tabo and Central Ave. When firefighters arrived a...
Zoltan Csanyi 9h ago

Younger generations drinking less
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- In their new book, "Rethinking Drinking: Making the Right Choice for You", set for release Sept. 1st. University of New Mexico psychologist William R. Miller and collaborator...
Mike Gaba Aug 18, 2026 xavierlorenzo / Depositphotos.com

Another New Mexico university has a shake-up
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- A shake-up at New Mexico Tech, in Socorro. Twelve of 17 members of the New Mexico Tech Staff Council voted "no confidence" in Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs L...
Mike Gaba Aug 18, 2026

Pedestrian killed by box truck on city's Westside on Monday
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) - Albuquerque police have released new details about a fatal crash on the city's West Side that killed a pedestrian Monday morning. Investigators say an adult man was walking we...
Zoltan Csanyi Aug 18, 2026 Courtesy: KOAT

NMSP releases new details on officer involved shooting in Mora
Mora, NM (KKOB)- New Mexico State Police have released new details about an officer-involved shooting in Mora County that prompted the local school district to cancel classes Monday. Investigators say...
Zoltan Csanyi Aug 18, 2026

Albuquerque Fire Rescue Reports Increase in Outside, Structure and Vehicle Fires
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - Albuquerque Fire Rescue says firefighters are responding to more fires this year, with several categories already exceeding last year's totals. According to the department, crews h...
Natassja Leyba Aug 18, 2026

Frijoles Fire Update
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) --The Frijoles Fire has grown to 11, 335 acres and containment has dropped to 9% as the fire grew northeast into the Pecos Wilderness where fuel and terrain are feeding the fire...
Francina Walker Aug 18, 2026

Isleta Boulevard Project on hold for four months as New Mexico Gas work begins
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) - Starting today, Bernalillo County has suspend roadwork on the Isleta Boulevard Corridor Project. The pause will allow New Mexico Gas Company to complete utility work along Isl...
Zoltan Csanyi Aug 18, 2026

Inspector General's Office to investigate DEA policies involving fentanyl seizures including cases in New Mexico
Washington, DC (KKOB) - The U.S DOJ Office of the Inspector General will now begin an investigation into nationwide DEA policies on how agents chose not to seize fentanyl during drug trafficking inves...
Zoltan Csanyi Aug 18, 2026 MoleQL / Depositphotos.com








