Category Archives: KKOB Local News
Housing New Mexico Approves Millions to Expand Affordable Housing Across State
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - Housing New Mexico's Board of Directors has approved more than $23 million in combined funding to support affordable housing projects across the state. The board awarded over $7 mi...
Jun 15, 2026
Teacher found guilty of sexually assaulting female student at Albuquerque charter school
Albuquerque, NM(KKOB)- An Albuquerque teacher is awaiting sentencing after being found guilty of sexually assaulting a student at a local charter school. Twenty-four-year-old Rejoice Uzo-Hez was convi...
Jun 15, 2026
Sunport Blvd Road Construction
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) --If you're planning a trip to the Albuquerque International Sunport this week be aware of road work on Sunport Boulevard beginning today. Road crews will perform maintenance wo...
Jun 15, 2026
City Council to vote on gross receipts tax increase ordinance
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) - An increase in the city of Albuquerque's Gross Receipts Tax will be discussed and possibly up for a vote today by the City Council which would then go to voters in November. T...
Jun 15, 2026
Several earthquakes felt in Valencia and Socorro counties no damages reported
Valencia County, NM (KKOB) - Several small earthquakes have been rocking portions of Valencia and Socorro counties since Saturday and even this morning according to the U.S Geological Survey. The majo...
Jun 15, 2026 albund / Depositphotos.com
4 people displaced two cats rescued in Sunday fire in far Northwest Albuquerque
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) - Four people are displaced after a house fire in far northwest Albuquerque Sunday-and firefighters also made a life-saving rescue for two pets. Albuquerque Fire Rescue responde...
Jun 15, 2026
Mt. Taylor Fire Restrictions
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) --Due to increased fire danger Stage II (two) Fire Restrictions will begin this Thursday on the Mt. Taylor Ranger District. The restriction is to reduce the risk of human caused...
Jun 15, 2026
Motorcycle Crash Osuna & Jefferson
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) --This just in: APD is asking drivers to avoid the area of Osuna Rd and Jefferson due to a serious motorcycle crash . The driver of the motorcycle was transported to the hospita...
Jun 15, 2026
Cibola County fugitive arrested in McKinley County on kidnapping and rape charges
Cibola County, NM (KKOB) - A man wanted in connection with a kidnapping incident that happened in Grants earlier this month was arrested this morning in McKinley County. Authorities had been searching...
Jun 12, 2026
Woman involved in crime spree at Coronado Center sentenced to 7 years in prison
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) - An Albuquerque woman who was arrested for stealing thousands of dollars in makeup and other merchandise from Coronado Center back in 2023, was sentenced to serve 7 years in pr...
Jun 12, 2026
