Category Archives: KKOB Local News
Record Flooding in Ruidoso Claims Three Lives, Including Two Children
RUIDOSO, N.M. - Catastrophic flooding swept through the Village of Ruidoso on Tuesday, reaching over 20 feet and claiming the lives of three people, including two children. Officials say the floodwate...
Jul 10, 2025
Police Shooting Under Investigation in Carlsbad Following Armed Robbery Call
CARLSBAD, N.M. - New Mexico State Police are investigating a police shooting involving a Carlsbad police officer that occurred Tuesday morning following an armed robbery report. According to NMSP, off...
Jul 10, 2025
Paul McCartney to Perform in Albuquerque for the First Time Ever
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - Music legend Paul McCartney is bringing his Got Back Tour to Albuquerque this fall, marking his first-ever performance in the city. The former Beatle will take the stage at Isleta ...
Jul 10, 2025
Chief Officials Announced for 2025 Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta®
Albuquerque, N.M. - The Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta has announced its Chief Officials for the 2025 event, marking a major milestone in preparations for the 53rd annual celebration of ball...
Jul 09, 2025
COVID Memorial to Be Built in Albuquerque
Bernalillo County is inviting artists from across the Southwest to help shape a historic public art project-the first publicly funded COVID memorial in the United States. The memorial will be located ...
Jul 09, 2025
Mountain Road NW Closed Due to Major Water Line Break
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - A 20-inch water line break has forced the closure of Mountain Road NW between 8th Street and 12th Street as of Wednesday, July 9, according to the Albuquerque Bernalillo County Wat...
Jul 09, 2025
State of Emergency Declared as Ruidoso Faces More Flood Threats After Deadly Storm
RUIDOSO, N.M. - A day after catastrophic flash flooding devastated the village of Ruidoso, New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham has declared a state of emergency and warned that more dangerous w...
Jul 09, 2025
APD Investigating Fatal Stabbing Outside City Bus in Northwest Albuquerque
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - Albuquerque police are investigating a fatal stabbing that occurred early Tuesday morning near a city bus in northwest Albuquerque. According to the Albuquerque Police Department, ...
Jul 09, 2025
Governor Mobilizes State and Federal Resources After Catastrophic Flooding in Ruidoso
SANTA FE, N.M. - In response to severe flash flooding in Ruidoso, Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham signed an emergency declaration late Tuesday night, calling for immediate federal assistance and mobil...
Jul 08, 2025
Flash Flooding Hits Ruidoso, Prompts Evacuations and Water Rescues
RUIDOSO, N.M. - Heavy rainfall over the South Fork burn scar triggered flash flooding across Ruidoso on Tuesday, leading to road closures, water rescues, and reports of missing persons. The National W...
Jul 08, 2025
