Category Archives: KKOB Local News
Arrest made in weekend Amber Alert, children back with family
Albuquerque, NM(KKOB) - An Albuquerque man is in custody and in the Metropolitan Detention Center without bond following an Amber Alert this weekend. According to New Mexico State Police, Duwayne Morg...
Dec 08, 2025
Lobos will play Minnesota in Rate Bowl
Albuquerque, NM(KKOB)- For the first time in nine years, the Lobos will be playing in a bowl game outside of New Mexico. The Lobos, who shared the Mountain West Conference final standings, will travel...
Dec 08, 2025
Sandia Labs Unveils Spectra: A New Approach to Supercomputing
ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO - Sandia National Laboratories has introduced Spectra, a prototype supercomputer that could redefine how high-performance systems handle complex simulations. While not the larg...
Dec 08, 2025
New Mexico State Police to Graduate 106th Recruit Class
Albuquerque, New Mexico - The New Mexico State Police will welcome 18 new officers during a graduation ceremony for the 106th Recruit Class. The event takes place at 10:00 a.m. at 4701 Wyoming Blvd NE...
Dec 08, 2025
Albuquerque Runoff Election: What You Need to Know
Election Day Albuquerque voters head to the polls tomorrow, December 9, for the city's runoff election. Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. at 50 locations across Bernalillo County, including sch...
Dec 08, 2025
Arrest made in stolen remote controlled balloon "Patriot" case
Albuquerque, NM(KKOB) - Thanks to phone tips, a man is in custody for allegedly stealing a remote-controlled balloon from the Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta warehouse on Thanksgiving weekend. Thanks to su...
Dec 08, 2025
AFR Cracking Down on Unauthorized Outdoor Fires
ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO - As temperatures drop, Albuquerque Fire Rescue is seeing more warming fires in public spaces-and they're taking action. AFR crews will extinguish any outdoor fire that is: On ...
Dec 08, 2025
New Mexico Secretary of Energy resigns
Santa Fe, NM(KKOB)- New Mexico Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department Secretary, Melanie A. Kenderdine, has resigned from her position effective immediately. Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham...
Dec 05, 2025
Mom crashes car tries to escape, leaving child in vehicle
Albuquerque, NM(KKOB) - A 22-year old Albuquerque mother was in jail Friday morning after her arrest for allegedly driving drunk and crashing into a tree while her toddler was inside the car. Shayla P...
Dec 05, 2025
ABQ Ride Forward route changes will begin December 13
Albuquerque, NM(KKOB)- Changes are coming to nine of ABQ Ride's bus routes beginning December 13th. ABQ Ride Forward updates routes and service and for the first time in 25 years, riders will see an i...
Dec 05, 2025
