Category Archives: KKOB Local News

Mayor Garcia proposing $25 million bond issue in Santa Fe
Santa Fe, NM (KKOB) - Santa Fe Mayor Michael Garcia is proposing a $25 million bond issue that if approved by the city council would go before voters in the November election. If approved, the money w...
Zoltan Csanyi Aug 07, 2026

Judge orders Meta to pay $567 million in lawsuit brought by New Mexico
Santa Fe, NM (KKOB) - A District Judge has ordered Meta to pay $567 million into a youth harm abatement fund after ruling that the company's platforms created a "public nuisance" that severely harmed ...
Zoltan Csanyi Aug 07, 2026

Record heat brings more illness
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- As a stretch of hot weather settles over New Mexico, state health officials are raising concerns about heat-related illnesses. The Department of Health says approximately 770...
Mike Gaba Aug 06, 2026

Johnson supports Hull
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- Former New Mexico Gov. Gary Johnson has announced his endorsement for 2026 gubernatorial candidate Gregg Hull. Johnson, who served as a Republican governor from 1995 to 2003,...
Mike Gaba Aug 06, 2026

20 year old receives 101 months
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- A 20-year-old Deming man is headed to federal prison after admitting to selling drugs and an illegally modified firearm and later fleeing from Border Patrol agents. According...
Mike Gaba Aug 06, 2026

BernCo Animal Care Services Reopens Canine Rooms After Year-Long Renovation
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - Bernalillo County Animal Care Services is reopening its canine housing area after extensive repairs and renovations following mold damage that forced part of the facility to close ...
Natassja Leyba Aug 06, 2026
Music Fiesta Returns to Balloon Fiesta
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - The Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta is bringing back Music Fiesta this fall with a new format that combines live music with one of the event's most popular nighttime attra...
Natassja Leyba Aug 06, 2026

United Way Volunteers to Help Beautify APS Campuses
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - More than 50 volunteers are expected to help improve two Albuquerque high school campuses this weekend as part of United Way of North Central New Mexico's Day of Caring initiative....
Natassja Leyba Aug 06, 2026

U.S suspends avocado inspections in Mexico due to "unspecified" threats
Michoacan, Mexico (KKOB) - The United States has suspended avocado inspections in Michoacan, Mexico because of threats made to U.S interests in the state. The inspection of avocados inside Mexico is r...
Zoltan Csanyi Aug 06, 2026 serezniy / Depositphotos.com

AAA: New Mexico Gas Prices Fall, But Remain Higher Than Last Year
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - New Mexico drivers are seeing some relief at the gas pump as fuel prices continue to trend downward across the state. According to the latest AAA New Mexico Weekend Gas Watch, the ...
Natassja Leyba Aug 06, 2026








