Category Archives: KKOB Local News
Gas prices back over $4 per gallon in Albuquerque and around the state
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) - After two weeks of price drops throughout the country, New Mexico currently has the 28th highest statewide average price. Triple-A reports this week that the price of gas in A...
Jun 04, 2026 lightpoet / Depositphotos.com
I-25 construction zone will shift starting Thursday night
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) - As construction on i-25 continues, drivers will be moving back to the inside lanes near the median between Candelaria Road and Montgomery Boulevard. Starting tonight, northbou...
Jun 04, 2026
Law enforcement warning about unsafe driving of ATV's and UTV's
Valencia County, NM (KKOB) - Now that the summer has started across New Mexico, law enforcement is warning about unsafe driving of ATV and UTV vehicles. Valencia County Sheriff's have had several inci...
Jun 04, 2026 Kzenon / Depositphotos.com
Intimidating bridge
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- The Taos Gorge Bridge is drawing national attention after being ranked the third most intimidating bridge for cyclists. The ranking comes from a survey of thousands of riders...
Jun 03, 2026
Free well water testing event planned for Pecos residents this weekend
SAN MIGUEL COUNTY, N.M. - Pecos residents who rely on private wells for drinking water will have an opportunity to get their water tested for free this weekend. The New Mexico Environment Department a...
Jun 03, 2026
Bernalillo County urging residents to sign-up for emergency alerts
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) - With increased fire activity, Bernalillo County is reminding residents to sign up for emergency alerts. The Everbridge system is a free service available to people in unincorp...
Jun 03, 2026
U.S. Forest Service launches new app to help plan trips to national forests
The U.S. Forest Service has released a new mobile app designed to help people plan visits to national forests and grasslands, including popular recreation areas across New Mexico. The National Forests...
Jun 03, 2026
East Mountain prepares for new middle school expansion
SANDIA PARK, N.M. - Residents in the East Mountain area east of Albuquerque will be soon be seeing an expansion of the East Mountain Middle School. A groundbreaking ceremony was held to celebrate the ...
Jun 03, 2026 East Mountain residents gather for the groundbreaking at East Mountain Middle School
One person taken to hospital after overnight house fire
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) - Albuquerque Fire Rescue were called to a house fire around midnight Tuesday night, in the 6600 block of San Blas Pl NW. Firefighters saw smoke showing upon arrival to the resi...
Jun 03, 2026
APD investigating homicide in Southeast Albuquerque apartment
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) - Homicide detectives for Albuquerque police are on the scene of an apparent murder this morning on the 1200 block of Madeira Dr SE. APD tells News Radio KKOB that the initial c...
Jun 03, 2026 Courtesy: KOAT
