Category Archives: KKOB Local News
Sandia Labs to Conduct Controlled Explosives Test
ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO - Sandia National Laboratories will conduct a controlled explosives test on Thursday, Feb. 26, at its test site on the south end of Kirtland Air Force Base. The testing window ...
Natassja Leyba Feb 24, 2026

Actor Robert Carradine Dies at 71
ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO - Actor Robert Carradine, known for his roles in Revenge of the Nerds, The Long Riders, and Disney's Lizzie McGuire series, has died at the age of 71, his family announced. Car...
Natassja Leyba Feb 24, 2026 Photo Credit IMDb

Northbound Coors Bypass to Remain Closed for Several Days
Northbound Coors Bypass is expected to remain closed for several days between Coors Boulevard and Seven Bar Loop as crews work to repair a large water main that ruptured early Tuesday morning. The bre...
Natassja Leyba Feb 24, 2026 Screenshot

Gonzalez To Remain In Jail
The man claiming to be an Uber driver will remain behind bars while awaiting trial. Ruben Dario Gonzalez is accused of kidnapping and sexually assaulting a 13 year old girl in Rio Rancho. The girl was...
Mike Gaba Feb 24, 2026

Trial Date Set for Accused Murderer
A trial date of March 24th has been set for Isaiah Brown of Bloomfield after a judge denied a change of venue and an evidence suppression motion. Isaiah Brown was charged with two counts of first degr...
Mike Gaba Feb 24, 2026
Water Main Break Closes Northbound Coors Bypass at Eagle Ranch Road
ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO - Northbound Coors Bypass Road NW is closed at Eagle Ranch Road after a water main break Tuesday morning. The break happened just north of Eagle Ranch, near Cottonwood Mall, ac...
Natassja Leyba Feb 24, 2026

Jury finds Angel Fire mayor 'knowingly violated' state rules in a million-dollar marketing contract
Angel Fire, NM(KKOB) - The mayor of Angel Fire has been found guilty of violating New Mexico's Procurement Code after hiring a marketing agency without using the required competitive bidding process a...
Zoltan Csanyi Feb 24, 2026

What's to Come of the Soldier's Monument in Santa Fe
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) --It's been five years since the Soldier's Monument in Santa Fe's Plaza was torn down with no decision on its future. Santa Fe's new mayor, Michael Garcia plans to hold a specia...
Mike Gaba Feb 24, 2026

What's in the Capital Outlay Bill
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) --With every legislative session comes a capital outlay bill that funds public works projects around the state. The bill, still awaiting the Governor's signature includes $4 mil...
Mike Gaba Feb 24, 2026 mj0007 / Depositphotos.com

Tradeport Corridor Project Coming to Albuquerque
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) --The I-40 Tradeport Corridor project has begun in Albuquerque. The corridor is expected to connect freight movement from the Port of Los Angeles through Arizona and into Albuqu...
Mike Gaba Feb 24, 2026









