Category Archives: KKOB Local News
Mobile Unit for Veterans
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) --A mobile outreach vehicle designed to meet veterans where they live will be unveiled tomorrow at Veterans Memorial Park. The vehicle, a first of its kind for NM Department of ...
Mike Gaba Jan 29, 2026

12 people displaced, pets rescued from apartment fires
Albuquerque,NM (KKOB)- Albuquerque Fire and Rescue are investigating the cause of a major fire Wednesday night where several animals had to be rescued and at least 12 residents of the apartment comple...
Zoltan Csanyi Jan 29, 2026

Nonprofit to save big bucks
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- The Veterans Integration Center in Albuquerque has been granted 100% property-tax-exempt status, saving the nonprofit roughly $55,000 over the next two years. Bernalillo Coun...
Mike Gaba Jan 28, 2026

Two New Mexico Natives on Seahawks Roster Ahead of Super Bowl LX
ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO - Fans of New Mexico high school football may notice a familiar name when they tune in to Super Bowl LX on Sunday, Feb. 8. La Cueva High School graduate Connor O'Toole, now a l...
Natassja Leyba Jan 28, 2026

Former Las Cruces cop sentenced for killing woman who was driving away from scene
Las Cruces, NM (KKOB)- Felipe Hernandez, the former Las Cruces police officer who was found guilty of voluntary manslaughter in the shooting death in 2023 of 45-year-old Teresa Gomez, was sentenced to...
Zoltan Csanyi Jan 28, 2026

Residents can provide input on hiring new APD Chief
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) - As we know the City of Albuquerque, has begun its search for a new police chief and now you have an opportunity to give input into what type of chief the city should hire. An ...
Zoltan Csanyi Jan 28, 2026

New Mexico unemployment holding steady
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- New Mexico's latest available employment report shows the state unemployment rate at 4.2 percent in November 2025, holding steady compared to the prior month. The labor force...
Mike Gaba Jan 27, 2026

No Real ID? You Need ConfirmID
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) --Beginning February 1st if you plan to travel out of the Sunport and you don't have a REAL ID you may have to pay $45 to confirm your identity before boarding your flight. A ne...
Mike Gaba Jan 27, 2026

Canadian pipe manufacturing company to open new plant in Las Cruces
Another economic win for NM as we hear Endurance Technologies, a Canadian pipe manufacturing company has selected Las Cruces as it's first U.S. facility bringing dozens of jobs to the area. The compan...
Mike Gaba Jan 27, 2026

Affordable Broadband
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) --Affordable broadband for low income residents may be available if Senate Bill 152 passes this legislative session. The bill would set aside $10 million to subsidize monthly in...
Mike Gaba Jan 27, 2026








