Top Local Stories 2026
Gregg Hull Concedes Race to Haaland
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) --The festive mood at Former Rio Rancho Mayor Gregg Hull's campaign party came to an end about 10:30 last night as he conceded the governor's race to his opponent Deb Haaland. Mayor Hull thanked his family and supporters and said he was proud of the ca...
6h ago
Deb Haaland elected Governor defeating former Rio Rancho Mayor Gregg Hull
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) - Former Secretary of Interior Deb Haaland has been elected as the next Governor of New Mexico by a 56% to 44% in the latest returns as of 9:30 p.m. Tuesday night. Haaland will be the first Native American female Governor in the U.S. and first Native ...
7h ago
BernCo Treasurer's Office partnering with local centers to offer property tax payment assistance
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) - The Bernalillo County Treasurer's Office is partnering with local city and county centers to host a series of outreach events designed to help property owners pay their 2026 property taxes online. Property tax bills are currently being mailed countyw...
18h ago
Governor requests major disaster declaration from President for flooding across NM
Santa Fe, NM (KKOB) - Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham has asked President Donald Trump to issue a major disaster declaration related to the recent flooding across New Mexico. The Governor requested an emergency declaration last week to reimburse the state for rescues, emerge...
19h ago
State of NM asking voters to approve several important general obligation bonds for several projects around the state
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) - Today, voters will have the chance to vote yes or no on several general obligation bonds for state and local infrastructure and public services. Senior citizen facilities A "yes" vote authorizes $21.6 million to the state of New Mexico to c...
20h ago
Residents who live in the city of Albuquerque asked to approve City Charter Amendments
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) - Residents who life in Albuquerque are being asked to vote on changes to the City Charter. The questions are at the bottom of the ballot and many times voters forget to vote on these important changes. The first question asks voters whether to repeal ...
21h ago
Voters asked to approve $45 million in bonds for Bernalillo County
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) - Voters in Bernalillo County's are being asked to approve a bond package of $45 million that If approved, there would be no changes to the property tax rate Flood control A "yes" vote would authorize $30 million to the Albuquerque Metropolit...
22h ago
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Voters asked to vote yes or no on four amendments to the NM Constitution
Santa Fe, NM (KKOB) - As part of the November 3rd general election, voters around the state will be asked to vote yes or no on four proposed amendments to the state constitution. Amendment 1 - Ending governor's pocket veto If approved, it would require the governor to provi...
22h ago
