Top Local Stories 2025
Attempted bank robber armed with hatchet arrested in Deming
Deming, NM (KKOB) - A Las Cruces man is facing a federal charge after an attempted bank robbery in Deming. Investigators say 41-year-old Zachary Clay walked into the 1st New Mexico Bank around 9 a.m. Thursday wearing a red hoodie and a hatchet visible at his waist. Accordin...
18m ago
San Juan County drug operations result in several drug seizures and dismantling drug operations
Farmington, NM (KKOB) - In San Juan County, a regional drug task force says it has taken down 20 separate drug-trafficking operations. The Region II Narcotics Task Force reports seizing over 100-thousand fentanyl pills and 55 pounds of fentanyl powder. Agents also collected ...
19m ago
Meet and Greet Candidates for Governor
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) --A public meet and greet featuring candidates for Governor of NM will be held tomorrow (Wed) from 5pm to 7 at NewSpace Nexus, 2420 Alamo Ave SE. The gathering is hosted by the Hispano Chamber of Commerce and is designed to give voters an opportunity t...
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California Man Sentenced for Drunk Driving Crash in Tesuque
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) --A California man has been sentenced to 26 years in prison for a drunk driving crash that killed two young men north of Santa Fe in February of 2024. Scott Sullivan pleaded guilty to vehicular homicide late last year after the collision killed Landon...
2h ago
Missing Ret. Major General McCasland
Bernalillo County Deputies are seeking the public's help in finding missing retired major general William Neil McCasland who was last seen on Friday morning near Quail Run Court NE in Albuquerque. A silver alert was issued by BCSO due to McCasland's medical issues and concer...
3h ago
Former Head of NMDOT Goes To State Treasurer's Office
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) --The former top official of the NM Depart of Transportation, Ricky Serna will now head to his new job at the State Treasurer's office. Serna was recently appointed second in command to NM State Treasurer Laura Montoya. Serna will replace Janice Barela...
3h ago
New Mexico State Police Chief Troy Weisler Announces Retirement
ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO - New Mexico State Police Chief Troy Weisler has announced his retirement. In an email sent to staff on Tuesday, Weisler said he will step down from the department. A spokesperson for New Mexico State Police confirmed his retirement will be effective ...
3h ago
Bridge of the Americas Closure Coming
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) --Lawmakers in NM are hoping our state can benefit from the future closure of the Bridge of the Americas at the southern border. The federal government is planning to close the bridge to commercial vehicles with a planned overhaul beginning in early 2...
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