Category Archives: KKOB Local News
Albuquerque Water Authority Asks Residents to "Imagine a Day Without Water"
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - On Thursday, October 16, the Albuquerque Bernalillo County Water Utility Authority is inviting the community to take part in "Imagine a Day Without Water," a national awareness cam...
Oct 15, 2025
BREAKING Senator Nicholas Paul Resigns from New Mexico State Senate
ALAMOGORDO, N.M. - State Senator Nicholas Paul announced Tuesday that he is resigning from the New Mexico State Senate, effective October 14, 2025. Paul, a Republican representing District 33, cited r...
Oct 14, 2025
UPDATE Fire Damages Bell Tower at Hinkle Family Fun Center in Albuquerque
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - A fire early Tuesday morning caused damage to the Hinkle Family Fun Center in northeast Albuquerque. According to Albuquerque Fire Rescue, crews were dispatched at 1:54 a.m. to the...
Oct 14, 2025 Photo Credit AFR
Fire Breaks Out at Popular Albuquerque Attraction
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - Fire crews responded to a blaze at the Hinkle Fun Center early Tuesday morning. Albuquerque Fire Rescue says the call came in just before 2 a.m. from the entertainment venue locate...
Oct 14, 2025
New Mexico EMS Response Times Among Slowest in U.S., Study Finds
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - A recent study analyzing emergency medical service (EMS) response times across 47 states found that New Mexico's average response time was 12.14 minutes, placing it among the slowe...
Oct 13, 2025
Two Arrested, Large Drug Seizures Made in Albuquerque Narcotics Operation
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - New Mexico State Police executed two residential search warrants in Albuquerque on October 10 as part of an ongoing crackdown on illegal drug activity in Bernalillo County. The ope...
Oct 13, 2025
United, Orange County SC Trade Blows in 3-3 Draw as Playoff Push Tightens
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - New Mexico United and Orange County SC delivered a six-goal thriller Saturday night at Isotopes Park, ending in a 3-3 draw that kept United's playoff hopes alive but left the home ...
Oct 13, 2025
Driver Arrested After Early Morning Crash Critically Injures One in Northwest Albuquerque
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - Albuquerque police arrested 25-year-old Seth Mitchell early Saturday morning following a crash that left another driver critically injured. Officers responded to the scene at Coors...
Oct 13, 2025
Man Arrested in Fatal Hit-and-Run Near UNM Hospital
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - Albuquerque Police have arrested a man in connection with a fatal hit-and-run near the University of New Mexico Hospital. Investigators say 42-year-old Brian Boyce was driving a ma...
Oct 10, 2025
Traffic Turned Away as Balloon Fiesta Parking Hits Capacity
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - Albuquerque Police are turning away incoming traffic from Balloon Fiesta Park after parking reached full capacity. APD's Traffic Unit says drivers who are not already at the field ...
Oct 10, 2025
