Category Archives: KKOB Local News

NM Economic Development Dept Grants
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) --The NM Economic Development Department announced today that five business incubators will share more than $375,000 in state grant money to help them pursue certification throu...
Francina Walker 13h ago

Arrest Warrant Bailey Zimmerman
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) --Country music artist Bailey Zimmerman is in some heat in NM and it has nothing to do with the weather. An arrest warrant has been issued for Zimmerman following the cancellati...
Francina Walker 13h ago

Transfers Now Allowed by NMAA
The vote was close, but schools within the New Mexico Activities Association voted to allow students the opportunity to transfer to another school without penalty. Once the transfer happens, they woul...
Francina Walker 13h ago

New Judge Appointed
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) --A new judge has been appointed to serve on the First Judicial District Court filling a new judicial position created during the 2026 Legislative session. Governor Michelle Luj...
Francina Walker 13h ago

Man Pleads Guilty in Laser Pointer Incident
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) --Jorge Armendariz has pled guilty to aiming a laser pointer at a Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office helicopter on October 7th, 2025. The laser struck the aircraft multiple time...
Francina Walker 13h ago

Demolition Montgomery Blvd Bridge
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) --A reminder to all drivers who've been navigating the I-25 construction project--beginning as early as this Sunday significant traffic delays will occur with the beginning of t...
Francina Walker 14h ago

Massive amounts of fentanyl released on the streets
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- According to three current and former DEA agents and government records reviewed by the Associated Press, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration permitted hundreds of thous...
Mike Gaba Jun 22, 2026

ShotSpotter system hits Santa Fe streets
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- The city of Santa Fe has invested $345,000 for a one-year contract for its Shot Spotter system. It's the second city in the state to implement the technology, following Albuq...
Mike Gaba Jun 22, 2026

Mexico sends National Guard to it's northern border
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- An international presence is focusing on the southern border. Specialized units of Mexico's National Guard have arrived in Ciudad Juarez to reportedly conduct surveillance an...
Mike Gaba Jun 22, 2026

New Public Restrooms For ABQ
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- The City of Albuquerque announced that two new public restrooms have been installed in the city. The facilities are single stall restrooms now open at the Alvarado Transporta...
Francina Walker Jun 22, 2026









