Category Archives: KKOB Local News
Hook, Line, and $10,000: Elephant Butte's Tagged Bass Challenge Returns
ELEPHANT BUTTE, N.M. - There's something fishy going on at Elephant Butte Lake-and that's exactly the point. Starting August 1, anglers from across the region will cast their lines in hopes of catchin...
Jul 21, 2025
Caterpillar Outbreak at Hyde Memorial State Park Prompts Health and Environmental Concerns
SANTA FE, N.M. - An outbreak of Douglas-fir tussock moth caterpillars has taken hold at Hyde Memorial State Park, prompting warnings from state park and health officials. The caterpillars, known for t...
Jul 21, 2025
Albuquerque's Lindy's Diner Named One of Food Network's Must-Visit Classic Diners
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - Lindy's Diner, a longtime staple in downtown Albuquerque, has earned national recognition from the Food Network, landing a spot on its list of "Classic Diners You Don't Want To Mis...
Jul 21, 2025
Reduced Security Staffing Prompts Access Limits at Bernalillo County Courthouses
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - The Second Judicial District Court is limiting public access to the Bernalillo County Courthouse in Downtown Albuquerque and two other locations due to reduced security staffing. T...
Jul 21, 2025
Rio Grande Runs Dry in Albuquerque-Farmers and Residents Feeling the Impact
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - The Rio Grande has run dry once again in Albuquerque, with stretches near Tingley Beach and Central Avenue showing no visible water flow. The U.S. Geological Survey recorded the ri...
Jul 21, 2025
Three Wildfires Burning Across New Mexico as Monsoon Weather Offers Hope
NEW MEXICO - Fire crews continue to battle three active wildfires across the state, with monsoon conditions offering some relief and hope for containment. The Turkeyfeather Fire, burning in the Gila N...
Jul 21, 2025
Two Hospitalized After Rollover Crash in Southwest Albuquerque
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - The Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office is investigating a serious rollover crash involving a single vehicle near the intersection of Rio Bravo Boulevard SW and Isleta Boulevard SW....
Jul 21, 2025
New Mexico's New Alert System Wakes Residents at 1 A.M.
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - A late-night alert that startled many New Mexico residents this week was part of a newly implemented emergency notification system for missing adults. The alert, issued by New Mexi...
Jul 18, 2025
Inaugural "Pints for Pat" Cornhole Tournament Set for July 19 in Albuquerque
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - The first-ever "Pints for Pat" cornhole tournament is happening Saturday, July 19, 2025, at American Legion Post 99 in Albuquerque. The event honors the legacy of Pat Tillman and s...
Jul 18, 2025
New Mexico Man Charged in Violent Assault on Mescalero Apache Reservation
MESCALERO, N.M. - A New Mexico man is facing federal charges after allegedly assaulting and strangling a woman over a two-day period on the Mescalero Apache Reservation. According to court documents, ...
Jul 18, 2025
