Category Archives: KKOB Local News
DOJ Sues New Mexico Over In-State Tuition for Undocumented Students
SANTA FE, N.M. - The U.S. Department of Justice has filed a lawsuit against New Mexico, challenging a state law that allows certain undocumented students to receive in-state tuition rates and state fi...
Aug 27, 2026
New Mexico Gas Prices Fall, But Remain Nearly $1 Higher Than a Year Ago
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - New Mexico drivers are seeing some relief at the gas pump, with average fuel prices declining over the past week. According to AAA New Mexico, the statewide average price for a gal...
Aug 27, 2026
Bernalillo County Awarded Grant to Continue Scrap Tire Amnesty Days Program
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - Bernalillo County has been awarded a $9,375 New Mexico Clean and Beautiful grant to continue its Scrap Tire Amnesty Days program and help address the growing problem of illegal tir...
Aug 27, 2026
NMSP Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Alamogordo
ALAMOGORDO, N.M. - New Mexico State Police are investigating an officer-involved shooting involving the Alamogordo Police Department that resulted in the death of a 50-year-old man. According to the N...
Aug 27, 2026
New Mexico to Brief Public on New Federal Medicaid Requirements
SANTA FE, N.M. - More than 200,000 New Mexico Medicaid recipients will soon receive information about new federal requirements scheduled to take effect in 2027. The New Mexico Health Care Authority (H...
Aug 27, 2026
Kings of Chaos Strike Again: United Earns 100th Regular-Season Victory in 2-1 Comeback
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - New Mexico United continued its remarkable run of form Wednesday night, scoring two late goals to defeat Lexington SC 2-1 and extend its unbeaten streak to 13 matches across league...
Aug 27, 2026
New Mexico Officials Train Ranchers, Veterinarians as Screwworm Threat Moves North
LAS CRUCES, N.M. - As the federal government begins a phased reopening of the southern border to cattle imports from Mexico, New Mexico officials are increasing efforts to prepare ranchers and veterin...
Aug 26, 2026
$1 Million Rehabilitation Project Planned for Navajo Lake Airport
NAVAJO STATE PARK, N.M. - The New Mexico Aviation Division is advancing plans for a $1 million rehabilitation project at Navajo State Park Airport, also known as Navajo Lake Airport. The project is de...
Aug 26, 2026
Sevilleta National Wildlife Refuge Proposes Removing Feral Horses Over Environmental Concerns
SOCORRO COUNTY, N.M. - Officials with the Sevilleta National Wildlife Refuge are proposing the removal of feral horses from the refuge, citing concerns about drought conditions, overgrazing, and impac...
Aug 26, 2026
APS Seeking Community Input on New K-12 Math Textbooks
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - Albuquerque Public Schools is inviting teachers, families, students, and community members to help review and provide feedback on new math textbooks being considered for students i...
Aug 26, 2026
