Category Archives: KKOB Local News
Sandia Researchers Use Microwaves to Turn Old Batteries Into New Materials
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - Researchers at Sandia National Laboratories are developing a new way to reuse old lithium-ion batteries by transforming them into upgraded materials for future use. The process use...
Jun 16, 2026
Controlled Blasting Planned at Caja del Rio Landfill in Santa Fe
SANTA FE, N.M. - Crews in Santa Fe are preparing to begin controlled blasting operations at the Caja del Rio Landfill as part of an ongoing effort to expand future waste disposal capacity. The first b...
Jun 16, 2026
Brush Fire Prompts Evacuations, Road Closures in San Juan County
SAN JUAN COUNTY, N.M. - A brush fire in San Juan County is forcing evacuations and shutting down a portion of a state highway. Crews are responding to the fire along New Mexico Highway 170 north of Ro...
Jun 16, 2026
June is Elder Abuse Awareness Month
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) --Approximately 18,000 allegations of elder abuse, neglect and exploitation have been received by NM Adult Protective Services so far this year. June is Elder Abuse Awareness Mo...
Jun 16, 2026
Edgewood to discuss approval of contract for fire and EMS services with Santa Fe County
Edgewood, NM (KKOB) - Tonight is when the Edgewood town commissioners are set to vote on a new agreement with Santa Fe County to continue to receive fire and emergency medical services from the county...
Jun 16, 2026
FDA Health warning not to consume Nara Organics infant formula
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) - A warning this over consuming Nara Organics infant formula. The New Mexico Department of Health advising families to stop using the baby formula, after being linked in other s...
Jun 16, 2026
Albuquerque City Council rejects gross receipts tax increase
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) - Albuquerque's City Council has rejected a proposed gross receipts tax increase during Monday night's meeting. The ordinance would have ask voters to decide on a tax increase i...
Jun 16, 2026
Name a U-Turn
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) --A new traffic feature is coming to drivers and it needs a name. The NM Department of Transportation is asking the public's help in naming new advanced U-turn lanes being added...
Jun 16, 2026
NM Wind Turning Energy
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) --New Mexico is now home to the nation's largest wind farm as the SunZia Wind Project began operating this month. The wind turbines are located in San Miguel, Lincoln and Torran...
Jun 16, 2026
APD now investigating death of man beaten with bat as a homicide
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) - Albuquerque police are now investigating a homicide after a man injured in an earlier assault has died. Officers first responded on June 11 around 5 a.m. to a report of a pers...
Jun 16, 2026
