Category Archives: KKOB Local News
Caregiver arrested on charges of sexual assault of an elderly patient
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) - An Albuquerque caregiver will remain behind bars after she was accused of sexually assaulting an elderly man. Police said earlier this month Stephanie Paiz was at Ativo Senior...
Aug 20, 2026
New Mexico Opens Second Round of Funding for Brackish Water Projects
SANTA FE, N.M. - State officials are making approximately $35 million in additional funding available for projects aimed at developing new water supplies from New Mexico's brackish groundwater resourc...
Aug 20, 2026
NMDOH Warns Mosquito Season Could Last Longer Than Usual
SANTA FE, N.M. - The New Mexico Department of Health is warning residents that this year's mosquito season could extend later into the fall due to forecasts calling for above-average rainfall and warm...
Aug 20, 2026
New Mexico United, Rich Ford Offer Fan Bus Trip for Colorado Springs Match
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - New Mexico United and Rich Ford are teaming up to give fans a chance to follow the Black and Yellow on the road next month. The club announced a fan bus trip for New Mexico United'...
Aug 20, 2026
Luna County Woman, Young Son Killed in Catron County Rollover Crash; Five Children Injured
CATRON COUNTY, N.M. - A Luna County woman and her young son were killed Wednesday in a rollover crash on U.S. Highway 180, according to the Catron County Sheriff's Office. Investigators said the vehic...
Aug 20, 2026
Relief Drive Underway as Frijoles Fire Grows Past 13,000 Acres
SANTA FE, N.M. - A community relief effort is underway to support residents affected by the Frijoles Fire, as firefighters continue working to contain the wildfire burning in northern New Mexico. Orga...
Aug 20, 2026
Indian Pueblo Cultural Center Celebrates 50 Years
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) --The Indian Pueblo Cultural Center continues its 50th anniversary with a birthday celebration full of culture and creativity on Saturday. Food vendors, artists and music begin ...
Aug 19, 2026
New Mexico State Fair Announces $15 Park and Ride Flash Sale
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - The New Mexico State Fair is offering visitors a discounted transportation option with a special Park and Ride Flash Sale ahead of this year's fair. During the two-day promotion, P...
Aug 19, 2026
Slaughter Fire Southern NM
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) --A new fire is being reported within Carlsbad Caverns National Park. The Slaughter Fire is in rugged terrain 12 miles west of Whites City and is about 30 acres in size. There a...
Aug 19, 2026
Bio Park Recycling Electronics For a Cause
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) --The ABQ Bio Park is participating in Eco-Cell's Gorillas on the Line Recycling program giving residents the opportunity to recycle cell phones and other small electronics for ...
Aug 19, 2026
