Top Local Stories 2026
Man bitten by bear in Cedar Crest and two other bears caught in Albuquerque and Santa Fe
Cedar Crest, NM (KKOB) - An East Mountain resident is recovering after being bit by a bear on Wednesday in the Cedar Crest area while he was walking his dog. The NM Department of Wildlife says the man received non-life threatening injuries and are conducting an investigatio...
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Santa Fe City Council approves $2.2 million for new SFPD drone program
Santa Fe, NM (KKOB) - The Santa Fe City Council voted 6-2 Wednesday to approve a $2.2 million contract for a new police drones that will allow SFPD to dispatch drones from various base locations around the city to calls ahead of, or in place of, an officer. City Councilors A...
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Man sentenced to 15 years for carjacking balloon pilot
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) - A man convicted of carjacking a hot air balloon pilot ahead of the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta has been sentenced to prison. Nasiah Perea, who was 18 years old at the time of the crime, received a 15-year prison sentence after being con...
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Las Cruces has overall drop in crime but increase in violent crime so far in 2026
Las Cruces, NM (KKOB) - The City of Las Cruces is reporting a 13% drop overall in crime so far in 2026 compared to the same time in 2025. Among the largest decrease is the homicide rate which is down 70% from ten murders this time last year, to just three so far in 2026. ...
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Data center moratorium could be in the cards
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- A proposal to temporarily halt some data center development in New Mexico is gaining attention at the state Capitol. Lawmakers Micaela Lara Cadena and Angelica Rubio are exploring a moratorium that could be introduced during the 2027 legislative ses...
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ICE wants electrified gloves
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- Immigration and Customs Enforcement plans to spend up to $20 million to purchase thousands of "conductive distraction and de-escalation devices" for officers and agents by March. Officers may soon be outfitted with gloves that can deliver...
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Santa Fe Police Department takes to the skies
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- Santa Fe leaders are considering a major investment in public safety technology. A proposal before the city council would expand the Santa Fe Police Department's drone program through a $2.2 million contract. The department plans to deploy six addit...
20h ago
New Mexico State Fair Announces Official Beer for 2026
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - The New Mexico State Fair has unveiled its official beer for 2026, partnering with Albuquerque-based Boxing Bear Brewing to introduce Centennial Lager. State Fair officials and representatives from Boxing Bear Brewing announced the new beer during a joint...
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