Category Archives: KKOB Local News
FAA closes, then hours later lifts airspace restrictions at El Paso and Santa Teresa airports. Initial restriction was to last 10 days
El Paso, TX (KKOB) - Flights are now in full operation in El Paso after the FAA shutdown airspace at the El Paso airport and the Santa Teresa airport in Doa Ana County overnight. The FAA put out the o...
Feb 11, 2026
Water Settlement
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) --A settlement was announced today by the NM Environment Department with the Camino Real Regional Utility Authority for violations committed between 2020 and 2024 with Sunland P...
Feb 11, 2026
Las Cruces man charged in federal drug trafficking and firearms case
Las Cruces, NM (KKOB) - A Las Cruces man is facing federal charges after his arrested by the FBI for drug trafficking. 59-year old David De La Paz was arrested on February 5th after a search warrant w...
Feb 11, 2026
Santa Fe Buckling Down On Seatbelt Usage
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) --After three fatal crashes in Santa Fe it's now zero tolerance for seatbelt violations in Santa Fe. SFPD says the lack of proper seatbelt use in conjunction with other factors ...
Feb 11, 2026
Naming Rights Go To First Financial Credit Union
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) --Albuquerque's premier outdoor concert venue will soon be named First Financial Credit Union Amphitheater. The new name takes effect for this 2026 concert season. First Financi...
Feb 11, 2026
Health Insurance Enrollment Up
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) --The Health Care Authority announced today that health insurance enrollment has increased 17% in NM thanks to the Health Care Authority Fund. The fund lowers premiums and out o...
Feb 10, 2026
FBI Releases New Images in Nancy Guthrie Case
The FBI has released newly obtained surveillance images from the home of 84yearold Nancy Guthrie, the mother of "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie, who disappeared from her Tucsonarea residence on Jan...
Feb 10, 2026
New Paving Project For Airport Road in Santa Fe
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) --Drivers in Santa Fe will soon get some relief as the long awaited major repaving project on Airport Road begins tomorrow (Wed). The project will include concrete and sidewalk ...
Feb 10, 2026
Lovington Gets Blue Pony Energy
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) --A clean fuels manufacturing facility is coming to Lovington. Blue Pony Energy of Houston is establishing a $1.6 billion facility which will convert natural gas into synthetic ...
Feb 10, 2026
Albuquerque Animal Welfare Department Seeking Volunteers
ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO - The Albuquerque Animal Welfare Department (AWD) is calling for additional volunteers to support its growing kitten and puppy caregiver team as spring approaches. The departme...
Feb 10, 2026
