Category Archives: KKOB Local News

Tim Keller Inaugurated for Historic Third Term as Albuquerque Mayo
ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO - Tim Keller was sworn in this weekend as Albuquerque's mayor for the first time to serve three consecutive terms-a city record. The ceremony took place at the Albuquerque Conv...
Natassja Leyba Jan 05, 2026
Federal THC Rule Could Pull Popular Hemp Products Off New Mexico Shelves
ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO - A new federal law redefining hemp to include all forms of THC-including THCa-could take effect this November, a change that would ban most hemp-derived THC products and disru...
Natassja Leyba Jan 05, 2026

New Mexico AG Sues Oil & Gas Companies Over Abandoned Well Cleanup
ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO - New Mexico Attorney General RalTorrez has filed a suit in Santa Fe District Court against three Texas residents-Everett Willard Gray II, Robert Stitzel, and Marquis Gilmore J...
Natassja Leyba Jan 05, 2026

2 people displaced in Monday morning apartment fire
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB)- Albuquerque Fire and Rescue battled an apartment fire Monday morning in northeast Albuquerque. Fire crews responded to a call on the 300 block of Charleston St NE around 5 A.M ...
Zoltan Csanyi Jan 05, 2026

Las Cruces police officers could get pay raise
Las Cruces, NM (KKOB) - Las Cruces police officers could receive a pay raise if the city council approves a proposal during Monday nights first meeting of 2026. The proposal is aimed at increasing pol...
Zoltan Csanyi Jan 05, 2026

NMDOT wants your input on improving pedestrian and cyclist safety - take survey below
Santa Fe, NM (KKOB) - The New Mexico Department of Transportation is asking residents across the state, for input on pedestrian and cycling safety. The statewide survey, has already received more than...
Zoltan Csanyi Jan 05, 2026 gdolgikh / Depositphotos.com
Balloon Museum Launches Student Art Contest for Route 66 Centennial Exhibit
ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO - The Anderson Abruzzo Albuquerque International Balloon Museum is inviting young artists to help celebrate a milestone in American history-the 100th anniversary of Route 66. A...
Natassja Leyba Jan 05, 2026

Six APS Schools to Require Clear Backpacks Starting Tuesday
ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO - Albuquerque Public Schools is expanding its clear backpack policy to six campuses beginning Tuesday, January6. The requirement applies to Del Norte High School and five middl...
Natassja Leyba Jan 05, 2026
Albuquerque City Council Holds First Meeting of 2026
ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO - Albuquerque City Council meets tonight for its first session of the year, starting at 5 p.m. Stephanie Telles will take her seat as the new District One councilor, representi...
Natassja Leyba Jan 05, 2026

Albuquerque Rang in the New Year With Its First Murder-and an Arrest Hours Later
ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO - An 18-year-old remains in jail without bond after being arrested in connection with the city's first homicide of 2026. Police say Peyton Reagan was taken into custody around ...
Natassja Leyba Jan 05, 2026








