Category Archives: KKOB Local News
Rio Fire at 31% Containment as Crews Continue Work in Northern New Mexico
SANTA FE COUNTY, N.M. - Fire crews continue to make progress on the Rio Fire burning in northern New Mexico, with containment now at 31%. The wildfire, which started June 16, has burned an estimated 1...
Jun 23, 2026
New Mexico Unemployment Holds Steady, But Remains Higher Than Last Year
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - New Mexico's unemployment rate remained unchanged in May, but new data shows it is still higher than this time last year. According to the latest report, the state's unemployment r...
Jun 23, 2026 PromesaStudio / Depositphotos.com
Bernalillo County to Host Public Meeting on Fourth Street Reconstruction Project
BERNALILLO COUNTY, N.M. - Bernalillo County is inviting residents, business owners, and community members to learn more about an upcoming road improvement project along Fourth Street. County officials...
Jun 23, 2026
Santa Fe Teen Arrested in Connection with Mall Shooting
SANTA FE, N.M. - A 17-year-old has been arrested in connection with a recent shooting at the Santa Fe Place Mall, according to Santa Fe police. Officers say Cesar Deras, of Santa Fe, was taken into cu...
Jun 23, 2026
NM Economic Development Dept Grants
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) --The NM Economic Development Department announced today that five business incubators will share more than $375,000 in state grant money to help them pursue certification throu...
Jun 23, 2026
Arrest Warrant Bailey Zimmerman
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) --Country music artist Bailey Zimmerman is in some heat in NM and it has nothing to do with the weather. An arrest warrant has been issued for Zimmerman following the cancellati...
Jun 23, 2026
Transfers Now Allowed by NMAA
The vote was close, but schools within the New Mexico Activities Association voted to allow students the opportunity to transfer to another school without penalty. Once the transfer happens, they woul...
Jun 23, 2026
New Judge Appointed
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) --A new judge has been appointed to serve on the First Judicial District Court filling a new judicial position created during the 2026 Legislative session. Governor Michelle Luj...
Jun 23, 2026
Man Pleads Guilty in Laser Pointer Incident
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) --Jorge Armendariz has pled guilty to aiming a laser pointer at a Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office helicopter on October 7th, 2025. The laser struck the aircraft multiple time...
Jun 23, 2026
Demolition Montgomery Blvd Bridge
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) --A reminder to all drivers who've been navigating the I-25 construction project--beginning as early as this Sunday significant traffic delays will occur with the beginning of t...
Jun 23, 2026
