Category Archives: KKOB Local News

Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) - Darren White has ended his bid for public financing in Albuquerque's mayoral race, calling the system an "incumbent protection plan." White said his campaign couldn't meet the...

Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — The University of New Mexico and New Mexico State University have announced plans to directly pay student-athletes, following a landmark $2.8 billion NCAA settlement. Th...

Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — The New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions is investing $500,000 in the Northern New Mexico Youth Fund to expand job training for underserved youth. The funding wi...

Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — Kirtland Air Force Base is honoring one of its own-Hugo, a nine-year-old German Shepherd, has officially retired after seven years of service. The military working dog w...

Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — New Mexico Lt. Governor Howie Morales says he will not run for governor in 2026. Morales cited a desire to spend more time with his family after his current term ends. H...

Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — Comcast’s work in Rio Rancho is 50% complete. During a tour last week representatives provided an update on the benefits of their project to install Xfinity fiber ...

Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — Fire crews have contained a 120-acre wildfire near Hyde Memorial State Park, which sparked Sunday afternoon. Fueled by dry conditions and wind, the fire led to brief eva...

Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — Police bodycam footage is shedding light on what investigators call one of New Mexico's worst child abuse cases. Officers in Deming say they found eight children living ...

Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — A new program providing low-interest loans worth $250,000 to $1 million dollars to help companies and nonprofits become energy efficient is in effect. The Energy, Minera...

Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — 36 miles of new walls are planned along the Southwest border, including a secondary barrier in one of the busiest corridors for migrant smuggling. Border Patrol official...