Category Archives: KKOB Local News

BREAKING Senator Nicholas Paul Resigns from New Mexico State Senate
ALAMOGORDO, N.M. - State Senator Nicholas Paul announced Tuesday that he is resigning from the New Mexico State Senate, effective October 14, 2025. Paul, a Republican representing District 33, cited r...
Natassja Leyba 21h ago

UPDATE Fire Damages Bell Tower at Hinkle Family Fun Center in Albuquerque
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - A fire early Tuesday morning caused damage to the Hinkle Family Fun Center in northeast Albuquerque. According to Albuquerque Fire Rescue, crews were dispatched at 1:54 a.m. to the...
Natassja Leyba 22h ago Photo Credit AFR

Fire Breaks Out at Popular Albuquerque Attraction
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - Fire crews responded to a blaze at the Hinkle Fun Center early Tuesday morning. Albuquerque Fire Rescue says the call came in just before 2 a.m. from the entertainment venue locate...
Natassja Leyba Oct 14, 2025

New Mexico EMS Response Times Among Slowest in U.S., Study Finds
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - A recent study analyzing emergency medical service (EMS) response times across 47 states found that New Mexico's average response time was 12.14 minutes, placing it among the slowe...
Natassja Leyba Oct 13, 2025

Two Arrested, Large Drug Seizures Made in Albuquerque Narcotics Operation
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - New Mexico State Police executed two residential search warrants in Albuquerque on October 10 as part of an ongoing crackdown on illegal drug activity in Bernalillo County. The ope...
Natassja Leyba Oct 13, 2025

United, Orange County SC Trade Blows in 3-3 Draw as Playoff Push Tightens
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - New Mexico United and Orange County SC delivered a six-goal thriller Saturday night at Isotopes Park, ending in a 3-3 draw that kept United's playoff hopes alive but left the home ...
Natassja Leyba Oct 13, 2025

Driver Arrested After Early Morning Crash Critically Injures One in Northwest Albuquerque
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - Albuquerque police arrested 25-year-old Seth Mitchell early Saturday morning following a crash that left another driver critically injured. Officers responded to the scene at Coors...
Natassja Leyba Oct 13, 2025

Recreational water to avoid
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- The New Mexico Environment Department is warning visitors to use caution at several lakes due to harmful algae blooms. Quemado Lake, Snow Lake, and Hopewell Lake are currentl...
Mike Gaba Oct 10, 2025

Baby loses battle
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- Estrella Miracle Montoya was born prematurely in 2024 with drugs in her system. She spent months in the hospital before being placed in foster care with her aunt. In mid-2025...
Mike Gaba Oct 10, 2025

Duke City Marathon almost here
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- The City of Albuquerque is now the presenting partner for the Duke City Marathon. While the race will still start and end at Civic Plaza, the course will take runners through...
Mike Gaba Oct 10, 2025