Category Archives: KKOB Local News
Two mobile homes destroyed by fire in southeast Albuquerque overnight
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) - Six people were displaced after a fire damaged two mobile homes in southeast Albuquerque Thursday night. Albuquerque Fire Rescue says crews were called to a mobile home park a...
May 01, 2026
New Mexico Supreme Court Upholds Murder Conviction in 2021 Albuquerque Motel Shooting
SANTA FE, N.M. - The New Mexico Supreme Court has upheld the convictions of a Bernalillo County man in connection with a fatal shooting at an Albuquerque motel in 2021. In a unanimous decision issued ...
May 01, 2026
Meta says it could remove access to New Mexico users from it's social media platforms
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) - Social media company, Meta, saying they may have to shutdown their social media platforms in New Mexico if the company and the state can't come to an agreement on requirements...
May 01, 2026
Motorcyclist killed in fatal crash in west Albuquerque
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) - The Albuquerque Police Department's Fatal Crash Unit detectives are investigating a fatal crash involving two motorcycles Thursday night in west Albuquerque. The driver of one...
May 01, 2026 ANDRANIK2017 / Depositphotos.com
Water restrictions now in effect in Santa Fe from now until October 31st.
Santa Fe, NM (KKOB) - Seasonal water conservation rules are now in effect in Santa Fe and will continue through the end of October. The requirements apply to both homes and businesses and focus on red...
May 01, 2026 StockSeller / Depositphotos.com
Hollow Spirits Distillery Reports Theft Ahead of New Location Opening
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - A local distillery says it's dealing with an unexpected setback just as it prepares to open a new location. Hollow Spirits Distillery reports that approximately 100 feet of steel f...
May 01, 2026
Celebrate Smokey Bear's 50th birthday and anniversary this weekend in Capitan, NM
Capitan, NM (KKOB) - This Friday and Saturday The Smokey Bear Historical Park celebrates a special Anniversary. 50 years in the making. "Smokey Bear Days" always a special time to remember the little ...
Apr 30, 2026
Bernalillo County commissioners approve budget including pay raises for county employees
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) - Bernalillo County commissioners approved a $1.08 billion budget which will include a 1-percent pay increase for county employees when the new fiscal year begins on July 1st. C...
Apr 30, 2026
Governor orders immediate resumption of food inspections
Santa Fe, NM (KKOB) - Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham has ordered the immediate resumption of routine health and food safety inspections across New Mexico. The inspections had been paused by the Envir...
Apr 30, 2026 artursz / Depositphotos.com
Tariff Refunds Could Impact New Mexico Businesses
NEW MEXICO - New Mexico companies that import goods or rely on imported materials may soon see financial relief following a federal court ruling on Trumpera tariffs. According to newly released court ...
Apr 30, 2026
