Top Local Stories 2026
Albuquerque Firm Chosen to Design Future of State Fairgrounds
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - The state is moving forward with plans to redevelop the New Mexico State Fairgrounds, marking a significant step in a project that could reshape a large portion of Albuquerque's International District. State officials announced that Albuquerque-based Hart...
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Tijeras man indicted for trying to cast vote using deceased wife's absentee ballot
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) - A Bernalillo County man and resident of Tijeras, has been indicted by a federal grand jury on one count of fraudulent voting. According to court documents, in October 2024, 62-year old Patrick H. Perea, attempted to cast his deceased wife's absentee ...
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Woman who's son used her gun and accidentally shot boy in their home is released pending trial
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) - A woman who was arrested after her 14-year-old son got a hold of her gun and accidentally shot and wounded his friend is out of jail after a judge ruled she was not a danger to the public. Leigh Cleveland is facing charges under "Bennie's Law&qu...
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Albuquerque company chosen for State Fairgrounds redevelopment master plan
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB)- The New Mexico General Services Department's has selected Albuquerque-based firm Hartman + Majewski Design Group to produce a detailed master plan, which will eventually begin the process for the state to select an anchor developer in December. Accor...
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San Juan County man arrested in death of his wife police say he video taped as she died
Kirtland, NM (KKOB)- The San Juan County Sheriff's Office has charged a Kirtland, NM man with murdering his wife and who investigators say he videotaped as she was dying. Jess Patterson is in jail charged with Murder-willful-deliberate-depraved mind without bond, charged wi...
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Albuquerque jury convicts man for road rage incident that left 19-year old girl paralyzed
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) - A man who crashed into a vehicle driven by a 19 year old woman during a road rage incident in September of 2024 has been found guilty by an Albuquerque jury. On Thursday, a jury convicted Austin Kevin Jones on charges of Great Bodily Injury by Vehicl...
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17-year old hospitalized and suspect arrested in early Friday morning in Santa Fe
Santa Fe, NM (KKOB) - A 17-year old teenager is at UNMH after being shot inside a residence in Santa Fe early Friday morning. Santa Fe police report they answered a call around 2 a.m. at the Coronado Condominiums at 2800 Cerrillos Rd about a shooting. Once there, they foun...
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Limiting cellphone use in schools
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- New Mexico is providing nearly $386,000 in grants to help schools limit cellphone use during the school day. The funding will go to 33 schools for items such as lockable phone pouches, device lockers, and technology that can restrict access to schoo...
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