Top Local Stories 2026
As Early Voting Nears, New Mexico's Governor's Race Heads Toward Election Day Without a Debate
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - For months, New Mexico's two gubernatorial campaigns argued over dates, formats and invitations. Now, the debate over debates appears settled. There likely won't be one. Democratic nominee Deb Haaland has announced that she will not participate in any gub...
2h ago
New Mexico Jury Finds Facebook Liable in Cambridge Analytica Privacy Case
SANTA FE, N.M. - A New Mexico jury has found Facebook liable for deceiving users about privacy protections in a case tied to the Cambridge Analytica data scandal, marking a major victory for the state after a two-week trial. The lawsuit centered on allegations that Facebook ...
2h ago
UNM statement on attempted AI cyber hack
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) - In a story we brought to you on Thursday, regarding an attempted hack into the digital library at the University of New Mexico in May of this year the university has sent News Radio KKOB a statement regarding what happened. The information regarding...
7h ago
Moving to Texas?
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- At a hearing on Sept. 30th a Texas House committee will look into annexing one or more counties from New Mexico. New Mexico State Rep. Dr. Elaine Sena-Cortez said, "Because we have felt overregulated and penalized, and we produced 52% of the...
21h ago
Cubs need help
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- Fifteen young bears are currently in the care of the Land of Enchantment Wildlife Foundation. Most of the cubs were born this year. The Department of Wildlife said it has been a big uptick in bears coming to lower elevations for food and water th...
21h ago
Santa Fe Selects Two Finalists for Chief of Police
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) --Two finalists have been selected for the position of Santa Fe Police Chief. In a release, the City of Santa Fe announced that Interim Police Chief Ben Valdez and former Santa Fe County Sheriff Adan Mendoza are the two finalists for the city's next p...
Sep 24, 2026
Durango Bear Euthanized
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) --An update to a story we brought you last week: The bear that broke into a home in Durango and attacked a teenager while she was sleeping has been caught. Colorado Parks and Wildlife's Durango division said the bear was trapped and euthanized after it...
Sep 24, 2026
National Cemetery Says No To Obelisk
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) --The National Cemetery Association of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs informed the City of Santa Fe that they will not accept the controversial Soldier's Monument, also known as the obelisk. This comes after the city's governing body voted to ...
Sep 24, 2026
