Top Local Stories 2025
GOP Race Down To One
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) --The 2nd Congressional District race will have one less candidate running on the Republican side of the ticket. Jose Orozco announced last week he was quitting the race and would be supporting his fellow Republican candidate, Greg Cunningham. Orozco'...
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New RR Public Schools Board Member
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) --Rio Rancho Public Schools has a new board member. Dr. Stephanie Smith has been appointed to replace the recent departure of Dr. Beth Miller. Dr. Smith has more than 16 years of experience in education and holds a Ph.D. in Special Education. She taugh...
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Armed suspect arrested in Tuesday morning active shooter incident in Bernalillo
Bernalillo, NM (KKOB) -A man involved in Tuesday morning active shooter situation in Bernalillo is now in custody. The incident began before 5 a.m. after officers received a 911 call that someone was shooting at their vehicle and in fact was struck by gunfire in the area of...
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UPDATE: Suspect in Custody Bernalillo
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) --A suspect is in custody following a report of an active shooter in Bernalillo this morning. Bernalillo Police say officers were dispatched to Highway 550 after a caller reported someone was shooting at their car. A perimeter was set up near Bernalill...
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Higher Ed Budget Comes in High
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) --A record $1.5 billion higher education budget for fiscal year 2027 was signed by Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham today. The budget is 15.4% higher than last years and the largest higher education budget in state history. The budget expands the state...
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**UPDATE Active shooter in Bernalillo forces school to be cancelled, Rail Runner Express service suspended
**UPDATE: All Bernalillo Public Schools are canceled today, Tuesday, April 14, 2026. Due to an active shooter situation in the Town of Bernalillo. Reports by the Sandoval County Sheriff's Office indicated that the situation involving shots fired due to a road rage incident ...
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Pedestrian killed Tuesday morning on I-40
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) - New Mexico State Police is investigating a traffic fatality that happened early Tuesday morning on I-40 westbound in the area of Eubank. Westbound lanes were shutdown for several hours due to the incident. According to NMSP, at approximately 6:38 am...
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Restaurant Week is here
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- Albuquerque Restaurant Week begins this weekend, bringing an expanded lineup of dining options across the metro area. Organizers say participation has doubled compared to last year, with dozens of restaurants offering special, limited-time menus. Th...
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