Category Archives: KKOB Local News
Over 10,000 New Voters Registered Under New Mexico's Automatic Registration Program
SANTA FE, N.M. - New Mexico's new automatic voter registration system is already showing strong results, with more than 10,000 new voters added since the program launched at the beginning of July. The...
Jul 11, 2025
Silver Avenue Closed Through 2025 for Skybridge Construction at Alvarado Square
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - A section of Silver Avenue between 4th and 5th Street in downtown Albuquerque will remain closed through the end of 2025 as crews begin work on a major skybridge construction proje...
Jul 11, 2025
Federal Disaster Aid Approved for New Mexico After Deadly Ruidoso Flooding
RUIDOSO, N.M. - The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has approved disaster assistance for New Mexico following this week's catastrophic flooding in the Village of Ruidoso. The aid will suppo...
Jul 11, 2025
New Mexico Weather Update: Muggy Mornings Ease, But Storms Still Possible
NEW MEXICO - Muggy conditions have shifted farther east this morning, with only patchy fog lingering in the far eastern parts of the state. A few isolated showers and rumbles of thunder remain possibl...
Jul 10, 2025
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
