Category Archives: KKOB Local News

Name change for UNM
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- UNM Hospital confirms it removed Bill Richardson's name from a building in 2026 when it reorganized its campus signage. The hospital did not answer whether Richardson's conne...
Mike Gaba Feb 12, 2026

Shopping Local in Old Town ABQ This Valentine's Day
ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO - With Valentine's Day approaching, Old Town Albuquerque is filling up with shoppers looking for gifts that feel personal, meaningful, and local. One of the busiest stops this ...
Natassja Leyba Feb 12, 2026

U.S Forest Service now hiring seasonal workers for summer season
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB)- The U.S. Forest Service has announced plans to hire up to 2,000 seasonal workers for the 2026 summer recreation season. Officials say the positions will support trail maintenan...
Zoltan Csanyi Feb 12, 2026

Woman in prison for 2024 road rage shooting
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) - A woman convicted in a 2024 Albuquerque road-rage incident is now in custody after missing her court-ordered surrender date. The woman found guilty of shooting a man during a ...
Zoltan Csanyi Feb 12, 2026

You can comment on PNM sale to Blackstone Infrastructure
Santa Fe, NM (KKOB) - Today residents around New Mexico will have a chance to comment on the proposed sale of Public Service Company of New Mexico to Blackstone Infrastructure. A virtual comment sessi...
Zoltan Csanyi Feb 12, 2026

Horses move to Clovis
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- SunRay Park's racing license is officially moving from Farmington to Clovis after a vote by the New Mexico Racing Commission. Western Gaming LLC's request was approved Tuesda...
Mike Gaba Feb 11, 2026

Shopping options abound at Sunport
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- Travelers at the Sunport will now find six new shops: Los Poblanos, Museum of New Mexico Foundation Shops, Mountain Standard Time, Duke City Station, Great Hall Landing, and ...
Mike Gaba Feb 11, 2026

Bus drivers needed
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- Santa Fe Public Schools is working to fill a shortage of bus drivers that has disrupted some student transportation routes. District officials say unexpected staff turnover h...
Mike Gaba Feb 11, 2026

Las Cruces Woman Arrested for Killing Newborn
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) --A Las Cruces woman suspected of giving birth to a baby girl on Saturday in a portable toilet at Burn Lake and then disposing the newborn in the holding tank has been arrested....
Mike Gaba Feb 11, 2026

Father Arrested in Baby's Death
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) --The San Juan County Sheriff's Office has just announced that charges have been filed in the case of the death of an 11 month old child found dead in a remote area near Flora V...
Mike Gaba Feb 11, 2026








