Category Archives: KKOB Local News

A teacher at Hope Christian School in Albuquerque is facing serious charges after being accused of sexually abusing a student. Albuquerque Police say 66-year-old Kelly McEachren has been charged follo...

SANTA FE, N.M. - Thousands of demonstrators gathered outside the El Dorado Hotel in Santa Fe on Monday to protest a controversial proposal to sell off millions of acres of public land across the West....

Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- The city of Belen has a history of monsoonal flooding. This year Belen Mayor Robert Noblin and City Manager Roseann Peralta say that this year they're working with the Middle...

Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) - Darren White has ended his bid for public financing in Albuquerque's mayoral race, calling the system an "incumbent protection plan." White said his campaign couldn't meet the...

Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — The University of New Mexico and New Mexico State University have announced plans to directly pay student-athletes, following a landmark $2.8 billion NCAA settlement. Th...

Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — The New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions is investing $500,000 in the Northern New Mexico Youth Fund to expand job training for underserved youth. The funding wi...

Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — Kirtland Air Force Base is honoring one of its own-Hugo, a nine-year-old German Shepherd, has officially retired after seven years of service. The military working dog w...

Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — New Mexico Lt. Governor Howie Morales says he will not run for governor in 2026. Morales cited a desire to spend more time with his family after his current term ends. H...

Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — Comcast’s work in Rio Rancho is 50% complete. During a tour last week representatives provided an update on the benefits of their project to install Xfinity fiber ...

Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — Fire crews have contained a 120-acre wildfire near Hyde Memorial State Park, which sparked Sunday afternoon. Fueled by dry conditions and wind, the fire led to brief eva...