Category Archives: KKOB Local News
First Snowfall Expected in Southern New Mexico
ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO - Southern New Mexico is preparing for its first snowfall of the winter season, with snow expected to begin tonight and continue through Monday night. The National Weather Serv...
Dec 29, 2025
New flu variant causing increase in hospitalizations- NM in "High" category
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) - A new flu variant is sweeping across the country. The new strain has much more severe symptoms than other earlier strains and is causing a large increase in hospitalizations a...
Dec 29, 2025 ArturVerkhovetskiy / Depositphotos.com
BREAKING NEWS- Fernando Lovo hired as new AD at University of Colorado, will owe over $800k to UNM
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) - UNM Athletic Director Fernando Lovo has been hired as the new Athletic Director at the University of Colorado. Lovo, leaves UNM after just one year on the job where he is cred...
Dec 29, 2025
Fernando Lovo Leaving UNM for Colorado Athletic Director Role
ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO - Fernando Lovo is leaving the University of New Mexico to become athletic director at the University of Colorado Boulder. The Colorado Board of Regents approved his contract M...
Dec 29, 2025
Bosque Brewing Closes Taprooms After Bankruptcy Case Dismissed
ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO - Bosque Brewing has poured its last pint. The New Mexico craft beer company closed its remaining taprooms statewide Sunday at 5 p.m., following the shutdown of its Nob Hill lo...
Dec 29, 2025
New loo for downtown
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- Albuquerque has opened its first public restroom at Civic Plaza. The facility, known as a "Portland Loo," includes a baby changing station, handwashing area, and ventilation....
Dec 23, 2025
A plan for zero-emissions
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- The New Mexico Environment Department has published a "Climate Action Plan" that contains more than three dozen steps to meet Gov. Lujan Grisham's goal of achieving net-zero ...
Dec 23, 2025
Albuquerque Shines Bright: Where to See the Best Holiday Light Displays
ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO - 'Tis the season for dazzling lights! Across Albuquerque and New Mexico, homes and events are lighting up the holidays with spectacular displays. Here are some of the brightes...
Dec 23, 2025
Post-Holiday Returns Surge: What Shoppers and Retailers Can Expect
ALBUQUERUQE, NEW MEXICO - The holiday shopping season may be winding down, but retailers are gearing up for the busiest return period of the year. A new report from Shorr Packaging reveals that 40% of...
Dec 23, 2025 Screenshot
2 hospitalized in early morning house fire
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) - Two people were taken to the hospital early Tuesday morning due to a house fire in northwest Albuquerque. Albuquerque Fire and Rescue arrived on the scene just before 3 A.M to...
Dec 23, 2025
