Category Archives: KKOB Local News
United Way Volunteers to Help Beautify APS Campuses
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - More than 50 volunteers are expected to help improve two Albuquerque high school campuses this weekend as part of United Way of North Central New Mexico's Day of Caring initiative....
Aug 06, 2026
U.S suspends avocado inspections in Mexico due to "unspecified" threats
Michoacan, Mexico (KKOB) - The United States has suspended avocado inspections in Michoacan, Mexico because of threats made to U.S interests in the state. The inspection of avocados inside Mexico is r...
Aug 06, 2026 serezniy / Depositphotos.com
AAA: New Mexico Gas Prices Fall, But Remain Higher Than Last Year
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - New Mexico drivers are seeing some relief at the gas pump as fuel prices continue to trend downward across the state. According to the latest AAA New Mexico Weekend Gas Watch, the ...
Aug 06, 2026
Truth Commission announces first report on Epstein Zorro Ranch investigation
Santa Fe, NM (KKOB) - The New Mexico Truth Commission presented a 119-page interim report documenting allegations of abuse and activities tied to Jeffrey Epstein at his ranch Santa Fe County. " It's t...
Aug 06, 2026
The importance of traveling light...very light
Albuquerque, NM ( KKOB) --The budget Australian airline Jetstar may be a harbinger of things to come for American air carriers. Beginning February of next year Jetstar will charge passengers for stowi...
Aug 05, 2026
Screwworm will eventually get here
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- Here they come! No new cases of New World screwworm have been detected in New Mexico for more than a month. However, while addressing state lawmakers on Tuesday the state's t...
Aug 05, 2026
Isotopes Unveil New Mariachi Lowrider Jersey
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) --The Albuquerque Isotopes unveiled a new Mariachi Lowrider jersey for this year's Lowrider Night on Saturday, August 22nd. Lowrider Night is one of the biggest events of the se...
Aug 05, 2026
Aircraft Veers Off Runway at Double Eagle Airport
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - Albuquerque Fire Rescue responded to an aircraft emergency at Double Eagle Airport on Wednesday morning after a plane reportedly veered off a runway following its landing. Accordin...
Aug 05, 2026 Photo Credit AFR
National Night Out Brings Community and Law Enforcement Together in Santa Fe
SANTA FE, N.M. - Community members and law enforcement officers gathered Tuesday evening at Franklin Miles Park for this year's National Night Out, an annual event focused on strengthening relationshi...
Aug 05, 2026
Route 66 Documentary to Make Albuquerque Stop During Cross-Country Centennial Tour
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - A new documentary celebrating the legacy and future of Route 66 is coming to Albuquerque this fall as part of a nationwide roadshow marking the highway's 100th anniversary. "Route ...
Aug 05, 2026
