Category Archives: KKOB Local News
Pedestrian killed by box truck on city's Westside on Monday
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) - Albuquerque police have released new details about a fatal crash on the city's West Side that killed a pedestrian Monday morning. Investigators say an adult man was walking we...
Aug 18, 2026 Courtesy: KOAT
NMSP releases new details on officer involved shooting in Mora
Mora, NM (KKOB)- New Mexico State Police have released new details about an officer-involved shooting in Mora County that prompted the local school district to cancel classes Monday. Investigators say...
Aug 18, 2026
Albuquerque Fire Rescue Reports Increase in Outside, Structure and Vehicle Fires
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - Albuquerque Fire Rescue says firefighters are responding to more fires this year, with several categories already exceeding last year's totals. According to the department, crews h...
Aug 18, 2026
Frijoles Fire Update
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) --The Frijoles Fire has grown to 11, 335 acres and containment has dropped to 9% as the fire grew northeast into the Pecos Wilderness where fuel and terrain are feeding the fire...
Aug 18, 2026
Isleta Boulevard Project on hold for four months as New Mexico Gas work begins
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) - Starting today, Bernalillo County has suspend roadwork on the Isleta Boulevard Corridor Project. The pause will allow New Mexico Gas Company to complete utility work along Isl...
Aug 18, 2026
Inspector General's Office to investigate DEA policies involving fentanyl seizures including cases in New Mexico
Washington, DC (KKOB) - The U.S DOJ Office of the Inspector General will now begin an investigation into nationwide DEA policies on how agents chose not to seize fentanyl during drug trafficking inves...
Aug 18, 2026 MoleQL / Depositphotos.com
Dust Prompts Health Alert for Albuquerque, Bernalillo County
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - A health alert is in effect Tuesday for portions of Albuquerque and Bernalillo County due to elevated dust levels in industrial areas. City officials issued the alert as blowing du...
Aug 18, 2026
San Diego Padres minor league coach arrested by ICE in El Paso
El Paso, TX (KKOB) - A San Diego Padres minor league coach is being held by federal immigration authorities after being detained in El Paso over the weekend. According to ICE detainee records, Oswaldo...
Aug 18, 2026
Sandoval County Senior Service Fair
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) --Lawmakers from Sandoval County are hosting a Senior Service Fair this Thursday. Representatives from the NM Aging and Long-Term Services Department, along with senior services...
Aug 18, 2026 iqoncept / Depositphotos.com
Sawmill District Getting Two Hotels
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) --Two franchise hotels are coming to the Sawmill District. Albuquerque City Council approved tax incentives for the $40 million development during Monday nights meeting. A Hampt...
Aug 18, 2026
