Category Archives: KKOB Local News
Some are hesitant about universal child care
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- New Mexico launched universal child care on November 1st but some preschools and 33 child care providers so far are hesitant about opting into the program. Preschools and chi...
Nov 17, 2025
Crime Stoppers founder passes
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- Crime Stoppers founder Greg MacAleese has died. He was 78 and passed away November 3rd due to complications from a heart attack. MacAleese created the program in 1976 while w...
Nov 17, 2025
USPS Launches "Operation Santa" to Help Families This Holiday Season
United States Postal Service (USPS) is bringing back its annual Operation Santa program starting Monday, giving people the chance to adopt letters to Santa and make the holidays brighter for children ...
Nov 17, 2025
NMSP Arrests Suspect in Deadly Shooting at Ohkay Owingeh Casino
Rio Arriba County, N.M. - New Mexico State Police have arrested a suspect in connection with a fatal shooting at the Ohkay Owingeh Casino early Saturday morning. On November 15, 2025, around 12:26 a.m...
Nov 17, 2025
Absentee Ballots Available for Dec. 9 Albuquerque Runoff Election
Bernalillo County, N.M. - Absentee ballots for the City of Albuquerque runoff election will begin mailing Tuesday, Nov. 18. Voters have until Tuesday, Nov. 25 to request a ballot at NMVote.org. The ru...
Nov 17, 2025
Over $500,000 in USDA Specialty Crop Funding Available for New Mexico Producers
LAS CRUCES, N.M. - More than $500,000 in funding is available to New Mexico producers through the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Specialty Crop Block Grant Program, administered by the New Mexico De...
Nov 17, 2025
Keller and White to debate on KKOB, KOAT, and Albuquerque Journal next Monday
Albuquerque- A mayoral candidate debate between incumbent mayor Tim Keller and former Bernalillo County Sheriff Darren White is scheduled for next Monday Nov. 24 at 7 p.m. News Radio KKOB, along with ...
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Three Rescued From Balcony as Flames Tear Through Albuquerque Home
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - Three people trapped on a balcony as flames tore through a northwest Albuquerque home-Albuquerque Fire Rescue says quick action saved lives. AFR crews were dispatched around 5:00 p...
Nov 17, 2025
Albuquerque Small Business Resource Fair Set for November 18
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - The City of Albuquerque's Small Business Office and Job Training Albuquerque are teaming up to host a Small Business Resource Fair on Tuesday, November 18, at Manzano Mesa Multigen...
Nov 17, 2025
One dead, 3 hurt at house party shooting in Las Cruces
Las Cruces - One man is dead and three others were hurt in a shooting at a house party in Las Cruces this weekend. LCPD is asking for help from the public, especially if they have cellphone video of t...
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