Category Archives: KKOB Local News
APD Investigates Hit-and-Run Crash That Critically Injured Bicyclist in Northeast Albuquerque
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - Albuquerque Police are investigating a hit-and-run crash that left a bicyclist in critical condition Thursday morning. According to APD, the crash happened around 7:40 a.m. near th...
May 11, 2026
Several displaced from west Albuquerque apartment fire
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) - Three people are without a place to stay after a fire at an apartment complex in northwest Albuquerque. Albuquerque Fire Rescue says crews were called to Eagle Ranch Road arou...
May 11, 2026
Freedom 4th coming
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- Plans are underway for Albuquerque's annual Freedom 4th celebration. The event takes place July 4 at Balloon Fiesta Park, running from 3 to 10 p.m. Organizers say the highlig...
May 08, 2026
Child support payments essential to leaving the country
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- Effective today the U.S. State Department will begin revoking the U.S. passports of thousands of parents who owe a significant amount of unpaid child support. The focus will ...
May 08, 2026
Fire restrictions for Cibola
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- Today the Cibola National Forest will starts Stage 1 fire restrictions in the Forest. Those restrictions cover the Mt. Taylor, Magdalena, Mountainair and Sandia ranger distri...
May 08, 2026
City Determines Lindy's Diner Must Be Demolished After Partial Collapse
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - The City of Albuquerque has determined that the historic Lindy's Diner building will need to be demolished following a partial collapse late last month. The decision comes after th...
May 08, 2026
Bear Spotted in Multiple Albuquerque Locations Still on the Loose
ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO - Wildlife officials are continuing their search for a bear spotted in several locations across the Albuquerque area. According to the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish, t...
May 08, 2026
New petition asking mayor to veto city sidewalk ordinance
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) - A new ordinance passed by Albuquerque city leaders is drawing both support and opposition. The City Council voted 6 to 3 to approve a measure that would make it illegal to sit...
May 08, 2026 halfpoint / Depositphotos.com
APS school board approves 2027 fiscal year budget including pay raises for employees
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) - The Albuquerque Public Schools Board has approved a budget of more than $2 billion for the 2027 fiscal year. Of that, just over $1 billion is allocated for operations, includi...
May 08, 2026
Downtown Albuquerque grocery store up for sale
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) --Nearly a decade after opening the Silver Street Market - one of Downtown's only grocery stores - in August 2016, the business is now for sale. Owner Kelly Brooks says that she...
May 07, 2026
