Category Archives: KKOB Local News
Albuquerque Firefighters Honor 9/11 with Stair Climb and Civic Plaza Ceremony
Albuquerque, NM - September 11, 2025 This morning, firefighters from across the Albuquerque area will gather downtown to take part in the annual 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb, a solemn tradition that bega...
Sep 11, 2025 Photo Credit AFR
Insurance rates for some New Mexicans looking to increase
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- The Affordable Care Act may not be so affordable for some New Mexicans next year. The state Office of The Superintendent of Insurance says rates will be increasing by up to 5...
Sep 10, 2025
Pinon Coffee price increase
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) --The Land of Enchantments favorite cup of Joe, is about to get pricier. New Mexico Pion Coffee stated the price increase is because their green coffee and packaging vendors are...
Sep 10, 2025
Valencia County drug bust
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- The Valencia County Sheriff's Office released new details about a major drug bust involving fentanyl, meth, and firearms. Deputies say the items were found stashed inside a h...
Sep 10, 2025
ASSASSINATED: Charlie Kirk Fatally Shot at Utah Valley University
ASSASSINATED: Charlie Kirk Fatally Shot at Utah Valley University By Buck Burnett, KKOB OREM, Utah - Conservative firebrand and Turning Point USA cofounder Charlie Kirk (31) was shot and killed Wednes...
Sep 10, 2025 Conservative political activist and founder of Turning Point Action Charlie Kirk takes the stage during a Turning Point Action 'United for Change' campaign rally for former US President and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump at Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, Nevada, on October 24, 2024. (Photo by Patrick T. Fallon / AFP) (Photo by PATRICK T. FALLON/AFP via Getty Images)
APS Hosting Candidate Forum for School Board Elections
Community members will have a chance to hear directly from candidates running for the Albuquerque Public Schools Board of Education during a public forum on Wednesday. APS is hosting the event at 5:30...
Sep 10, 2025
Two Rescued After Being Swept Into Arroyo During Albuquerque Storm
Albuquerque N.M. - Two people were swept into an arroyo near Moon and Spain around 10 p.m. Tuesday as strong storms moved through Albuquerque. According to Albuquerque Fire Rescue, the individuals wer...
Sep 10, 2025
Gas goes digital
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- Beginning Friday NM Gas Company customers will be able to use a digital wallet to pay their monthly gas bills. According to a news release, the utility is adding PayPal, PayP...
Sep 09, 2025
Governor defends her choice
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham is defending her appointment of CYFD Secretary Teresa Casados, who retired Friday after two years in the role. The governor called Casados' wo...
Sep 09, 2025
Bernalillo County Clerk's Office Celebrates National Voter Registration Day
Bernalillo County, NM - The Bernalillo County Clerk's Office will host outreach events across Albuquerque on Tuesday, September 16, in celebration of National Voter Registration Day. The initiative he...
Sep 09, 2025
