Category Archives: KKOB Local News

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

ABQ Ride sees increase ridership
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -More people are riding the bus in Albuquerque according to new stats released by the city. Last year, the city says that ridership on ABQ RIDE was up by 360-thousand more rides...
Zoltan Csanyi Feb 24, 2026

Manhunt underway for man and woman after shots fired at NMSP officer near Fort Sumner in SE New Mexico
Fort Sumner, NM (KKOB)- New Mexico State Police continues the manhunt for a man and woman who shot at an NMSP officer during a traffic stop in southeast New Mexico on Monday afternoon off U.S 285 near...
Zoltan Csanyi Feb 24, 2026

I-40 westbound now open following BCSO sergeant killed in fatal crash during traffic stop
Albuquerque, NM(KKOB) - Westbound lanes of traffic on I-40 are shut down at NM 14 as the investigation continues of the fatal crash involving a Bernalillo County Sheriff's sergeant. BCSO identified th...
Zoltan Csanyi Feb 23, 2026

Irrigation season could be sparse
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) --March is the beginning of irrigation season in New Mexico. However, the Middle Rio Grande Conservancy District believes, as like last year, that runoff is going to be severely...
Mike Gaba Feb 23, 2026

Smoke gets in your eyes and your mood
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) --A new study released by UNM finds that wildfire smoke is affecting people beyond just effects on lungs and sinuses, it may also be directly affecting people's daily moods. Usi...
Mike Gaba Feb 23, 2026

Westbound I‑40 Back Open After Fatal, Fiery Multi‑Vehicle Crash
ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO - A deadly multivehicle crash on the west side of Albuquerque shut down westbound I40 for several hours Monday before the roadway was eventually reopened. According to the Bern...
Natassja Leyba Feb 23, 2026
Casa de Benavidez for Sale
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) --After more than 50 years in business, Casa de Benavidez and it's authentic New Mexican recipes are up for sale. This is the second time on the market for the restaurant, now p...
Mike Gaba Feb 23, 2026
Supreme Court Upholds Teen's Murder Conviction
SANTA FE - The New Mexico Supreme Court has upheld the firstdegree murder conviction of Ruben Benavidez for the 2022 shooting death of Cedric Guzman in Albuquerque, concluding that jurors had enough e...
Natassja Leyba Feb 23, 2026









