Category Archives: KKOB Local News

Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) --An APS employee is on administrative leave after facing child sex abuse charges. Sean Romero was arrested by police on Sunday. Court documents state the juvenile victim allege...

Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) --A new tool to help Santa Fe residents stay safe and prepare for emergencies is launching in the City Different. Ready Santa Fe expands on the Alert Santa Fe system. Residents ...

Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) --Brackish water projects across NM will soon get some attention. The NM Environment Department and Office of the State Engineer have awarded more than $25.9 million to several ...

ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO - As solar activity intensifies, the northern lights are appearing farther south, and a new Aurora Odds Index shows where you're most likely to witness them in the U.S.-and New...

Albuquerque, NM - PNM is bringing back its "Gift of Power" program this holiday season, giving customers a way to help others struggling with electric bills. The program offers two options for giving:...

ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO - A retired Albuquerque police officer is the latest to plead guilty in a federal investigation into a DWI bribery scheme involving multiple law enforcement agencies in New Mex...

ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO - Operation Zia Shield, a six-month deployment of the New Mexico National Guard in Albuquerque, wraps up this week. The mission began in June when 70 Guard members were called ...

RIO RANCHO, NEW MEXICO - Rio Rancho Public Schools has selected Dr. Robert Dodd as its next superintendent, following a decision announced at a special board meeting. The hire concludes a nationwide s...

Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) --The State of NM's Health Care Authority is reminding SNAP beneficiaries of an important requirement change coming for 2026. Over 55,000 New Mexicans will need to work, volunte...

ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO - Albuquerque Police Chief Harold Medina will retire December 31, 2025, concluding a 30-year career in law enforcement that included major reforms-and controversies. Medina joi...