Category Archives: KKOB Local News
Surveillance Video Shows Brazen Fence Theft at Albuquerque Distillery
ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO - An unusual theft caught on camera at an Albuquerque distillery is drawing attention after new surveillance video surfaced. The incident happened April 30 at Hollow Spirits' u...
Natassja Leyba May 07, 2026

Ted Turner, a New Mexico conservationist, has died
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- Media mogul and conservationist Ted Turner died at age 87 on Wednesday. He was once New Mexico's largest landowner, with around 1.1. million acres spread across three huge pr...
Mike Gaba May 06, 2026

Lindy's crashes the dance
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- The collapse at Lindy's Diner is now impacting neighboring businesses in downtown Albuquerque. Flamenco Works, a nonprofit dance studio that serves children and adults, close...
Mike Gaba May 06, 2026

Wind farm coming to Torrance County
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) --New Mexico Land Commissioner Stephanie Garcia Richard signed an agreement with AFE Cedarville Wind to develop a 10,160-acre wind farm on state lands in Torrance County. The fa...
Mike Gaba May 06, 2026
New Mexico Launches Effort to Stabilize Rural Health Care with New Support Center
SANTA FE, N.M. - New Mexico is moving to strengthen rural health care by creating a new statewide Center for Rural Health Sustainability and Innovation. The New Mexico Health Care Authority has releas...
Natassja Leyba May 06, 2026
Federal Mining Protections Expire in Upper Pecos Watershed
NEW MEXICO - Longstanding federal protections limiting new mining activity in the Upper Pecos watershed have expired, opening the door to potential future development in the area. The change comes aft...
Natassja Leyba May 06, 2026

Skunk Tests Positive for Rabies in Clovis
CLOVIS, N.M. - A skunk in Clovis has tested positive for rabies, marking the first confirmed case within city limits in 2026 and the second reported in Curry County so far this year. Clovis Animal Con...
Natassja Leyba May 06, 2026

Gas Prices Surge Nationwide, Impact Felt by New Mexico Drivers
ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO - Gas prices are rising sharply across the United States, with drivers in New Mexico also seeing higher costs at the pump. According to AAA, the national average for a gallon o...
Natassja Leyba May 06, 2026

Meta says they could shutdown social media platforms in New Mexico
Santa Fe, NM (KKOB) - The legal battle between the State of New Mexico and Meta is moving into its next phase, with new questions about the company's future in the state. As the trial continues in San...
Zoltan Csanyi May 06, 2026

New restrictions on sidewalk use could begin in certain parts of Albuquerque
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) - Restrictions on sitting, sleeping or lying on sidewalks could begin soon in Albuquerque in certain parts of the city. The city council voted Monday night by a 6 to 3 vote, to ...
Zoltan Csanyi May 06, 2026 halfpoint / Depositphotos.com









