Category Archives: KKOB Local News

State Fair Commission causes concerns for some
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- The Senate Rules Committee has voted 5-4 to advance the governor's appointments to the New Mexico State Fair Commission. The commission oversees Expo New Mexico, which hosts ...
Mike Gaba Oct 24, 2025

Razor-shaves put to an end
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) --Speaking to jurors on Thursday APD Chief Harold Medina testified that the police academy's treatment of a cadet violated the department's consent decree with the U.S. Departme...
Mike Gaba Oct 24, 2025

Toxic Algae Detected in Quemado Lake
CATRON COUNTY, N.M. - The New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) is warning visitors to avoid contact with water at Quemado Lake after recent samples confirmed the presence of harmful algae and toxi...
Natassja Leyba Oct 24, 2025

State Fair Commission Confirmations Advance Despite Pushback from Rural Lawmakers
SANTA FE, N.M. - The Senate Rules Committee voted 5-4 to advance the governor's appointments to the New Mexico State Fair Commission, sending the nominations to the full Senate for consideration durin...
Natassja Leyba Oct 24, 2025

Daniel Bruce Plays Final Game for New Mexico United Tonight
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - Daniel Bruce, the last remaining member of New Mexico United's original roster, will take the field for the final time tonight as the team wraps up its regular season against Rhode...
Natassja Leyba Oct 24, 2025

Albuquerque Reopens Grant Program for Small Businesses Hit by Vandalism
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - Small businesses in Albuquerque impacted by vandalism can once again apply for financial assistance through the city's window repair grant program. The program offers reimbursement...
Natassja Leyba Oct 24, 2025

Bernalillo County Schedules Public Meeting on South Valley Road Projects
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - Bernalillo County officials will host a public information meeting to discuss upcoming infrastructure work in Albuquerque's South Valley. The projects will focus on roadway improve...
Natassja Leyba Oct 24, 2025

Kidnapper at migrant stash house arrested
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- A man is now facing a kidnapping charge for his alledged involvement in what police believe is a stash house for migrants in southwest Albuquerque. The suspected kidnapper, F...
Mike Gaba Oct 23, 2025

Insurance costs rising
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- The State's Superintendent of Insurance warning to consumers earlier this year to prepare for "significant increases" after President Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill" passed, mig...
Mike Gaba Oct 23, 2025

Silguero receives 30 years
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- A man convicted of a violent kidnapping in Albuquerque has been sentenced to 30 years in prison. Prosecutors say Sergio Silguero attacked a victim at a northeast apartment co...
Mike Gaba Oct 23, 2025







