Category Archives: KKOB Local News
New Mexico Supreme Court Abolishes Lawsuits for "Alienation of Affections"
ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO - The New Mexico Supreme Court has issued a unanimous decision abolishing lawsuits known as "alienation of affections," ending a legal claim that allowed spouses to seek damage...
Natassja Leyba Jan 26, 2026

UNM Stadium Proposed Makeover
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) --University Stadium is hoping to make improvements at the 65 year old facility and are requesting $50 million in state funding for the makeover. The money would focus attention...
Mike Gaba Jan 26, 2026

Mobile homes damaged in Sunday morning fire in the South Valley
Albuquerque, NM(KKOB) - Bernalillo County Fire and Rescue answering a fire call early Sunday in the area of Blake and Coors. At approximately 5:30 a.m., South Valley crews were dispatched for reports ...
Zoltan Csanyi Jan 26, 2026

Winter Storm Brings Heavy Snow, Power Outages Across New Mexico
ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO - A major winter storm dropped snow, sleet, and freezing rain across large portions of the United States over the weekend, stretching from New Mexico to the East Coast and as f...
Natassja Leyba Jan 26, 2026

Space heater cause of early morning fire in Albuquerque, part of busy weekend for AFR
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) - Albuquerque Fire and Rescue answering a call around 7 this morning at 1103 La Poblana, for a reported structure fire. When fire crews arrived, they reported black smoke showin...
Zoltan Csanyi Jan 26, 2026

BREAKING UPDATE: Sunport Shelter in Place Lifted, Operations Resume
ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO - A shelter-in-place was briefly issued at the Albuquerque Sunport on Monday morning while airport officials investigated a security issue. According to a social media post fro...
Natassja Leyba Jan 26, 2026

Seeking leaks
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) --The New Mexico Environment Department is utilizing a satellite-based leak detection program to help rural communities quickly identify and repair leaks in drinking water syste...
Mike Gaba Jan 23, 2026

No contest for Ortiz
Albuquerque, NM(KKOB) --A plea of no contest was entered for a man accused of killing a woman outside the Adam Food Market in January of 2024. Alexander Ortiz, was charged with second-degree murder wi...
Mike Gaba Jan 23, 2026

Governor activates emergency resources as winter weather moves into New Mexico
Santa Fe, NM (KKOB)- Governor Lujan Grisham issued an emergency declaration in response to severe winter weather forecasted to move across the state this weekend, with extreme cold temperatures pthrou...
Zoltan Csanyi Jan 23, 2026

Ortiz Pleads No Contest
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) --A plea of no contest was entered for a man accused of killing a woman outside the Adam Food Market in January of 2024. Alexander Ortiz, was charged with second-degree murder w...
Mike Gaba Jan 23, 2026








