Top Local Stories 2025
Republican Pre Primary Convention Results for Governor
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) --The Republican Party of New Mexico held its 2026 Pre-Primary Convention on Saturday in Ruidoso. Nearly 450 delegates in attendance voted for Governor, Lt. Governor, Attorney General, Secretary of State, Commissioner of Public Lands and Congressional...
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Nurse arrested in Las Cruces accused of sexually assaulting an underage mental health patient
Las Cruces, NM (KKOB)- A 26-year-old nurse in Las Cruces has been arrested after she was accused of sexually assaulting an underage patient. Kayla Salcido was arrested on Thursday and charged with four counts of criminal sexual contact of a minor, and three counts of contr...
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Zorro Ranch Protest
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) --Protesters in the hundreds gathered outside the gates of the former Zorro Ranch on Sunday. The ranch was once owned by convicted sex offender, Jeffrey Epstein. The group included the step-brother of the late Virginia Giuffre, one of Epstein's victims...
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Former Las Cruces Pre-K teacher arrested on child abuse charges
Las Cruces, NM (KKOB) - A 27-year old former Pre-K teacher in Las Cruces is arrested on seven counts of intentional child abuse against a boy at a childcare and development center. Jennifer Hernandez, was arrested by Las Cruces police, after the Doña Ana Sheriff's Off...
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School Bus Crash in Albuquerque
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) --I -40 and Unser was the scene earlier today of a school bus rollover after being hit by a pick up truck. No kids were on the bus at the time of the accident. The bus driver was injured and taken to the hospital. The crash caused major slowdowns in th...
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3 people die in Las Vegas fire
Las Vegas, NM (KKOB) - Three people are dead as a result of a fire in Las Vegas, New Mexico over the weekend. Today, the state's Fire Marshal's Office is investigating the fire that happened early Saturday morning around 5 a.m. on the 1300 block of Pecos Street. in northeast...
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One Santa Fe High School teen dies another hospitalized in traffic crash in Santa Fe County
Santa Fe, NM (KKOB) - Counselors will be available today (Monday) at Santa Fe High School after a 15-year old student was killed in a deadly crash in the San Marcos area off of N.M 14 in Santa Fe County. The crash happened Saturday night, and according to the Santa Fe County...
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Drone Defense Testing
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) --White Sands Missile Range was the site this weekend for testing effective ways to defend against drones. The Pentagon and the Federal Aviation Administration were involved in the testing of a high energy laser system. The Pentagon says one important ...
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