Category Archives: KKOB Local News

Deb Haaland and GOP Leaders Weigh In on Federal Government Shutdown
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - As the federal government enters a shutdown, New Mexico political leaders are responding with sharply contrasting views. Deb Haaland, Democratic candidate for governor, released a ...
Natassja Leyba Oct 01, 2025

Food n Find Market & Sunset Cinema: A New Fall Tradition in Albuquerque
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - Every Wednesday from 4 to 8 PM, head to Smokin' Joe's at 300 Yale Blvd SE for one of Albuquerque's most vibrant new fall traditions - the Food n Find Market and Sunset Cinema. Loca...
Natassja Leyba Oct 01, 2025

Balloon Fiesta Visitors May Face Delays on I-25 Due to Construction
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - As hundreds of thousands of visitors head to Albuquerque for the annual Balloon Fiesta, drivers may encounter traffic delays along Interstate 25 due to ongoing construction. The Ne...
Natassja Leyba Oct 01, 2025

State Fair numbers were great
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- For the second year in a row the NM State Fair welcomed over 500,000 visitors. The final count is 514,458 during the 11-day run. Visitors came from across NM to convene at Ex...
Mike Gaba Sep 30, 2025

Oil on the black market
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) --Maxwell Jensen, Thomas Rees, Christopher Ortega, German Ortiz-Santillano and Christian Jesus Contreras Varela face federal charges. The five men are accused of carrying out a ...
Mike Gaba Sep 30, 2025

Trial delayed again
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- March 2026, that's the latest scheduled trial date for former New Mexico House majority leader and Albuquerque Public Schools staffer Sheryl Williams Stapleton. It was slated...
Mike Gaba Sep 30, 2025

Early Voting Begins Soon in Albuquerque Mayoral Race
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - Early voting in Albuquerque's mayoral election begins October 7 at the Bernalillo County Clerk's Annex, with additional voting centers opening across the city on October 18. Voters...
Natassja Leyba Sep 30, 2025

Lawmakers Return to Santa Fe for Special Session Focused on Federal Budget Cuts - Road Funding Left Off Agenda
SANTA FE, N.M. - New Mexico lawmakers are returning to the Roundhouse this week for a special legislative session called by Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham, aimed at protecting key state programs from...
Natassja Leyba Sep 30, 2025

Albuquerque Moves Forward with Soccer Stadium Plans at Balloon Fiesta Park
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - Just days before the start of the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, city officials and New Mexico United announced they're ready to begin groundwork for a long-planned socc...
Natassja Leyba Sep 30, 2025

Daniel Chavez Drops Out of Albuquerque Mayoral Race, Will Still Appear on Ballot
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - Daniel Chavez, a local business owner and candidate for Albuquerque mayor, announced he is ending his campaign following recent polling results. Chavez, who owns a parking company,...
Natassja Leyba Sep 30, 2025