Top Local Stories 2026
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...
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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...
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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 ...
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Problem Apartment Complex Inspected
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) --City of Albuquerque inspectors found numerous problems at the Monte 44 Apartments after several complaints from tenants. Problems like sewage backup in bathrooms, kitchens and parking lots, electrical hazards, flooding, broken windows and pest infes...
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Lt. Governor debate live today at 1:30 p.m.
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB)- The first live debate between the candidates for Lt. Governor of New Mexico will take place today (Thursday) at 1:30 p.m. and will be streamed live here on newsradiokkob.com. Democrat candidate Stephanie Garcia Richard and Republican candidate David G...
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UNM was exposed to attempted AI hack
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) - AXIOS is reporting today that the digital library from the University of New Mexico was exposed to an attempted AI hack in May of this year. The information was part of a report by AI safety company Transluce According to the report, the attempted h...
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Weather Delays Some Trash Pickup in Albuquerque
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) --The rain over the last few days has caused some challenging conditions at the Cerro Colorado Landfill, creating delays for some solid waste customers. All the rainwater created safety concerns for trucks stuck in the mud resulting in some trash picku...
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Luna County Couple Sentenced
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) --A Luna County couple has been sentenced for abusing their child in a case that included locking their 6-year old daughter in a shed in 2025. Judge Jennifer DeLaney sentenced Bruce Anglin to 7 and a half years in the NM Department of Corrections and S...
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