Category Archives: KKOB Local News
Albuquerque City Council rejects gross receipts tax increase
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) - Albuquerque's City Council has rejected a proposed gross receipts tax increase during Monday night's meeting. The ordinance would have ask voters to decide on a tax increase i...
Jun 16, 2026
Name a U-Turn
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) --A new traffic feature is coming to drivers and it needs a name. The NM Department of Transportation is asking the public's help in naming new advanced U-turn lanes being added...
Jun 16, 2026
NM Wind Turning Energy
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) --New Mexico is now home to the nation's largest wind farm as the SunZia Wind Project began operating this month. The wind turbines are located in San Miguel, Lincoln and Torran...
Jun 16, 2026
APD now investigating death of man beaten with bat as a homicide
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) - Albuquerque police are now investigating a homicide after a man injured in an earlier assault has died. Officers first responded on June 11 around 5 a.m. to a report of a pers...
Jun 16, 2026
Wine partnership benefits both sides
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- A recently established partnership between the Santa Ana tribe and Lescombes Family Vineyards, is yielding fruit. The collaboration, Tamaya will supply pinot meunier grapes t...
Jun 15, 2026
Rockies' Record-Setting Night
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - There's a sense of pride in Albuquerque as the Colorado Rockies make headlines with a historic performance. The Rockies, the parent club of the Albuquerque Isotopes, recently score...
Jun 15, 2026
South Valley Residents Invited to Wildfire Preparedness Town Hall
BERNALILLO COUNTY, N.M. - South Valley residents are being invited to a wildfire preparedness town hall aimed at helping the community better prepare for potential fire risks. Bernalillo County Fire a...
Jun 15, 2026
New Mexico United Draws Orange County, Extends Unbeaten Streak to Four
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - New Mexico United extended its unbeaten run to four matches Saturday night with a 1-1 draw against Orange County. Defender Kipp Keller gave United an early lead, scoring just two m...
Jun 15, 2026
Motorcyclist in Critical Condition After Crash Near Osuna and Jefferson
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - Albuquerque police are investigating a serious crash involving a motorcycle and a pickup truck in northeast Albuquerque Monday morning. According to APD, officers were called to th...
Jun 15, 2026
Meow Wolf Teams Up with The Simpsons for Surreal New Opening Sequence
SANTA FE, N.M. - New Mexico-based immersive arts company Meow Wolf is bringing its signature style to one of television's most iconic shows. Meow Wolf has collaborated with The Simpsons to create a re...
Jun 15, 2026
