Category Archives: KKOB Local News
Green Flag for Coca-Cola Day at Balloon Fiesta
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - It's another green flag day at the 53rd ExxonMobil Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, meaning conditions are safe for flying. Tuesday marks Coca-Cola Day, with a full slate ...
Oct 07, 2025
Martin stands pat
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- New Mexico Attorney General Ral Torrez has called McKinley County District Attorney Bernadine Martin unfit for the job, and is seeking to get her out of office. However, Mart...
Oct 06, 2025
Hot-Air Balloon Crashes into Power Lines in Northwest Albuquerque
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - A hot-air balloon struck power lines Monday morning in a northwest Albuquerque neighborhood, prompting a swift response from emergency crews. The crash occurred on the 100 block of...
Oct 06, 2025 KOAT SKY 7 Live Stream
"Globiton" Lights Up Los Ranchos with First-Ever Off-Site Balloon Fiesta Event
LOS RANCHOS DE ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - The Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta expanded beyond its traditional park setting Monday night with a new community event: Globito Glow in the Village, also ...
Oct 06, 2025
Jersey Mike's Franchise Owner Killed in Mesilla Crash
MESILLA, N.M. - A franchise owner of Jersey Mike's Subs was killed early Saturday morning in a single-vehicle crash in Mesilla, according to the Mesilla Marshals Office. Authorities say the crash occu...
Oct 06, 2025 Photo by Mesilla Marshals Office
Governor Signs $162 Million Emergency Relief Package to Offset Federal Cuts
SANTA FE, N.M. - Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham has signed a $162 million emergency relief package aimed at protecting food assistance, health care access, and judicial services across New Mexico. Th...
Oct 06, 2025
New Mexico Residents Celebrate Balloon Fiesta with Free Admission and Clear Skies
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - New Mexico residents were treated to free admission Monday at the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta as part of "New Mexico Day," an annual tradition recognizing the state's ...
Oct 06, 2025
Felony Arson Suspect Arrested in Albuquerque
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - An Albuquerque man wanted on a felony warrant for arson was arrested Saturday after being spotted by a police officer. According to a social media post from Albuquerque Fire Rescue...
Oct 06, 2025
Durango Walmart shooting
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) --A man and woman are dead following a shooting near Walmart in Durango, Colorado. Police say the incident happened Thursday evening on South Camino Del Rio. Investigators belie...
Oct 03, 2025
Pause on drivers licenses and permits for foreign nationals
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- New Mexico's Motor Vehicle Department is pausing commercial driver's licenses and learner's permits for foreign nationals without permanent U.S. residency. The move follows n...
Oct 03, 2025
