Category Archives: KKOB Local News
New Quantum Research Facility Launches in Albuquerque's Innovation District
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - New Mexico leaders officially opened the Roadrunner Quantum Lab on Monday, unveiling a new facility designed to help quantum technology startups develop, test and commercialize nex...
16h ago Photo Credit Roadrunner Quantum Lab
*UPDATED* Three people killed in head on crash on I-40 near Clines Corners in Torrance county
Torrance County, NM (KKOB) - Three people were killed overnight in a head-on collision involving a Jeep and a semi-trailer on I-40 near Clines Corners. Torrance County Sheriff's office reports that ar...
19h ago
Flash Flood Advisory for all of New Mexico Tuesday to Wednesday as remnants of Hurricane Polo enter the state
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) - Hurricane Polo making landfall early Tuesday morning in Baja California Sur, Mexico and tracking into Northwest Mexico and then into Southern New Mexico and Far West Texas inc...
20h ago
Sandbag locations in Albuquerque, Rio Rancho, Santa Fe areas
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) - In the Albuquerque/Rio Rancho/ Santa Fe area here is a list of where you can pickup sandbags at city fire stations: 724 Silver SW 764-6350 2401 Alumni Drive SE 224-6670 141 Gi...
Sep 28, 2026 ChiccoDodiFC / Depositphotos.com
Flash Flood Emergency issued in Socorro County
Socorro, NM (KKOB) - A Flash Flood Emergency was issued for Socorro County due to severe flooding in areas south of the City of Socorro. Areas affected include roads around San Antonio and Socorro tha...
Sep 28, 2026
May have to head south for your green chile fix this year
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- New Mexico Chile Farmers faced a triple whammy this year - high temperatures, not enough water and a wandering bug infestation. The usual harvest is down 20-to-50-percent as ...
Sep 28, 2026
Cleanup of Seven Abandoned Mines Set to Begin in Gallinas Mountains
CORONA, N.M. - A major environmental cleanup project is scheduled to begin next week at seven abandoned mine sites in the Gallinas Mountains near Corona, as federal officials work to address decades-o...
Sep 28, 2026
Air quality in the Permian Basin is questionable
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- A new study is raising concerns about air quality in the Permian Basin, including parts of southeastern New Mexico. Researchers found elevated levels of pollutants linked to ...
Sep 28, 2026
Cattle growers reaching out to young people
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- The New Mexico Cattle Growers' Association has opened scholarship applications for agriculture students in the state. NMCGA President Tom Paterson reports there are several s...
Sep 28, 2026
6,300 illegal cannabis plants seized in Torrance County
Estancia, NM (KKOB) - Authorities executed a search warrant at a large-scale illegal cannabis farm in Torrance County on Thursday, resulting in the seizure and destruction of an estimated 6,300 illega...
Sep 28, 2026
