Author Archives: Zoltan Csanyi
Six mile fire still burning in Socorro County
Magdalena, NM (KKOB) - Fire containment operations continue in Socorro County south of Magdalena. The Six Mile Fire began on Friday, and has burned about 400 acres so far and is zero percent contained...
May 11, 2026
Meet three more candidates for president of UNM this week
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) - This week the community will have another chance to meet three of the finalists for president at UNM. The events are part of the national search for a new president to replace...
May 11, 2026
Several displaced from west Albuquerque apartment fire
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) - Three people are without a place to stay after a fire at an apartment complex in northwest Albuquerque. Albuquerque Fire Rescue says crews were called to Eagle Ranch Road arou...
May 11, 2026
New petition asking mayor to veto city sidewalk ordinance
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) - A new ordinance passed by Albuquerque city leaders is drawing both support and opposition. The City Council voted 6 to 3 to approve a measure that would make it illegal to sit...
May 08, 2026 halfpoint / Depositphotos.com
APS school board approves 2027 fiscal year budget including pay raises for employees
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) - The Albuquerque Public Schools Board has approved a budget of more than $2 billion for the 2027 fiscal year. Of that, just over $1 billion is allocated for operations, includi...
May 08, 2026
New contracts signed with ICE to continue operations of detention centers in Torrance and Cibola counties
Torrance County, NM (KKOB) - Cibola and Torrance counties have signed new contracts with CoreCivic for the operation of private prisons with Immigration and Customs Enforcement. These are the immigrat...
May 07, 2026
Mixed reactions to planned expansion of Los Alamos National Labs
Los Alamos, NM (KKOB) - While a federal decision has cleared the way for major expansion at Los Alamos National Laboratory. That planned expansion is drawing mixed reactions. Los Alamos County Council...
May 07, 2026
Santa Fe announces city budget for fiscal year 2027
Santa Fe, NM (KKOB) - The City of Santa Fe has released a proposed $521.1 million budget for fiscal year 2027-an increase of about 8.1% compared to the current $479 million budget. The plan includes a...
May 07, 2026
Candidate for County Assessor arrested for DWI
Espaola, NM (KKOB) - Early voting is underway across New Mexico, but in Rio Arriba County, one candidate is facing a DWI charge. Josie Valdez, a Democratic candidate for County Assessor, was arrested ...
May 07, 2026
Woman arrested in connection with arson fires at NMSU
Las Cruces, NM (KKOB) - A 58-year old woman is in custody wanted for several arson fires on the New Mexico State University campus. Robin Appleton, is charged with three counts of arson over $500 and ...
May 07, 2026
