Category Archives: KKOB Local News
Six heat related deaths so far this year around New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) - Since April of this year, there have been more than 900 heat-related emergency room visits around the state, which is the highest number they've ever recorded according to the...
Aug 19, 2026 boscorelli / Depositphotos.com
Over 500 new and improved street lights installed around Albuquerque
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) - Albuquerque is getting a little brighter after the city says it has installed or replaced more than 500 streetlights around town. According to a study, the city says increased...
Aug 19, 2026 danielt.1994 / Depositphotos.com
Pedestrian killed trying to cross I-25
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) - New Mexico State Police are investigating an accident that resulted in the death of a pedestrian Wednesday morning. The accident happened on I-25 at Avenida Cesar Chavez just ...
Aug 19, 2026 ANDRANIK2017 / Depositphotos.com
UNM New Safety App
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) --UNM is increasing security with new measures that include a mobile safety app, controlled access to buildings and expanded surveillance around campus. The new app, called UNM ...
Aug 19, 2026
CYFD to Pay $1.4 Million Settlement in Taos Child Abuse Case
TAOS, N.M. - The New Mexico Children, Youth and Families Department has agreed to pay $1.4 million to settle a lawsuit filed on behalf of two children who were abused by their adoptive parents in Taos...
Aug 19, 2026
Wanted: Serial Burglar
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) --Albuquerque Metro Crime Stoppers is asking for the public's help locating a man they say is connected to multiple business burglaries along Menaul Boulevard NE. The suspect is...
Aug 19, 2026
Rio Rancho City Councilor Jeremy Lenentine Announces Resignation
RIO RANCHO, N.M. - Rio Rancho City Councilor Jeremy Lenentine has announced he will step down from his District 2 seat later this year, citing family considerations. Lenentine's final day in office wi...
Aug 19, 2026
Three residents displaced in NE Albuquerque mobile home fire
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) - Three people were displaced due to a mobile home fire Tuesday afternoon on the 300 block of Coyote Lane SE which is near Juan Tabo and Central Ave. When firefighters arrived a...
Aug 19, 2026
Younger generations drinking less
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- In their new book, "Rethinking Drinking: Making the Right Choice for You", set for release Sept. 1st. University of New Mexico psychologist William R. Miller and collaborator...
Aug 18, 2026 xavierlorenzo / Depositphotos.com
Another New Mexico university has a shake-up
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- A shake-up at New Mexico Tech, in Socorro. Twelve of 17 members of the New Mexico Tech Staff Council voted "no confidence" in Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs L...
Aug 18, 2026
