Category Archives: KKOB Local News
Socorro County Residents Concerned Over Data Center
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) --It was a packed meeting in Socorro last night at NM Tech's campus for a meeting on a proposed data center in Socorro County. Green Data is looking to build a 10,000 acre data ...
May 20, 2026
Three dead, multiple hospitalized after possible hazmat incident in Mountainair
MOUNTAINAIR, N.M. - Three people have died following a possible hazardous materials incident in the town of Mountainair, according to local officials. Mayor Peter Nieto said the deaths were connected ...
May 20, 2026
New Mexico wildlife officials urge awareness as bear activity increases
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - New Mexico wildlife officials are reminding residents to stay alert as bear activity increases heading into the summer season. The New Mexico Department of Wildlife says bears are ...
May 20, 2026
Annual Law Enforcement Memorial held in Albuquerque during National Police Week
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - City officials and law enforcement agencies from across New Mexico gathered in Albuquerque on Wednesday for the annual Law Enforcement Memorial. The ceremony was held at Civic Plaz...
May 20, 2026
DEVELOPING: Two bodies found inside home in Mountainair
Mountainair, NM (KKOB) - Two bodies were found inside a home this morning in Mountainair according to information from the Torrance County Sheriff's Office. The bodies were found after the sheriff's o...
May 20, 2026
JUST IN: Woman killed in downtown shooting Tuesday night
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) - APD homicide detectives are investigating the shooting death of a woman that happened in the downtown area late Tuesday night. The shooting victim, an adult female, died this ...
May 20, 2026
Al Hurricane Jr., known to fans as "El Godson," dies at 66
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) - New Mexico is mourning the loss of one of its most beloved music legends. A family member confirmed Al Hurricane Jr. died Tuesday. He was 66 years old. Known by many fans as "...
May 20, 2026
Woman Tied to Seven Overdoses
Our news partners at KOAT are reporting that on March 3rd a woman was booked into the San Juan County Adult Detention Center on drug charges. Later that day Sarah Giles was arrested after seven other ...
May 19, 2026
EV Chargers Added At Sunport
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) --Electric vehicle fast chargers are now in place at the Albuquerque International Sunport. The new chargers are located at the Sunport's cellphone waiting lot. The units are ca...
May 19, 2026
Natural Gas Pipeline Adds Jobs
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) --San Juan County is expected to get 80 new jobs due to the extension of a natural gas pipeline. The now completed 13 mile pipeline leads to the San Juan County Industrial Park ...
May 19, 2026
