Category Archives: KKOB Local News
Emergency Crews Rescue Injured Hiker on Pino Trail
Albuquerque, N.M. - Emergency responders rescued an injured hiker Thursday morning on the Pino Trail near the Elena Gallegos trailhead. Just after 11 a.m. on October 30, crews from Albuquerque Fire Re...
Oct 30, 2025
Free Uber Rides Offered for Halloween Weekend in Bernalillo County
Bernalillo County, N.M. - Residents celebrating Halloween this weekend can get home safely with help from the "Take a Ride on Us" program, which is offering free Uber rides across Bernalillo, Sandoval...
Oct 30, 2025
Chilling Discovery in Northeast Albuquerque Home Leads to Murder Charge
ALBUQUERQUE, NM - Albuquerque Police Department homicide detectives have arrested 49-year-old Leroy Vallejos for the murder and partial dismemberment of his mother, 69-year-old Ernestina Lucero. Offic...
Oct 29, 2025
Local Restaurants Offer Free Meals to Kids as SNAP Benefits Set to Expire
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - As SNAP benefits are expected to expire on Saturday, November 1, dozens of local restaurants across New Mexico are stepping up to support families by offering free meals to childre...
Oct 28, 2025
Albuquerque Braces for First Freeze of the Season Early Tuesday
ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO - A cold front sweeping across New Mexico is expected to bring freezing temperatures to the Albuquerque metro area by early Tuesday morning. According to the National Weather S...
Oct 27, 2025
NM Supreme Court: Missed Briefing Deadlines Don't Automatically End Appeals
SANTA FE, N.M. - The New Mexico Supreme Court has ruled that briefing deadlines in criminal appeals are procedural, not jurisdictional-meaning a missed deadline doesn't automatically disqualify a case...
Oct 27, 2025
Toxic Algae Detected in Quemado Lake
CATRON COUNTY, N.M. - The New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) is warning visitors to avoid contact with water at Quemado Lake after recent samples confirmed the presence of harmful algae and toxi...
Oct 24, 2025
State Fair Commission Confirmations Advance Despite Pushback from Rural Lawmakers
SANTA FE, N.M. - The Senate Rules Committee voted 5-4 to advance the governor's appointments to the New Mexico State Fair Commission, sending the nominations to the full Senate for consideration durin...
Oct 24, 2025
Daniel Bruce Plays Final Game for New Mexico United Tonight
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - Daniel Bruce, the last remaining member of New Mexico United's original roster, will take the field for the final time tonight as the team wraps up its regular season against Rhode...
Oct 24, 2025
Albuquerque Reopens Grant Program for Small Businesses Hit by Vandalism
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - Small businesses in Albuquerque impacted by vandalism can once again apply for financial assistance through the city's window repair grant program. The program offers reimbursement...
Oct 24, 2025
