Category Archives: KKOB Local News
Las Cruces teacher to remain jailed with no bond for inappropriate relationship with 14-year old student
Las Cruces, NM (KKOB)- A 43-year old middle school teacher in Las Cruces will remain in jail until trial after appearing before a judge on Tuesday. Wyatt Cornelius will remain without bond after his a...
May 06, 2026
Freeze Warning for Santa Fe area and Española Valley late tonight to early Thursday morning
Santa Fe, NM (KKOB) - The National Weather Service has issued a Freeze Watch from 3 a.m. to 9 a.m. Thursday morning. Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 30 degrees are expected during the early mornin...
May 05, 2026 iqoncept / Depositphotos.com
New Mexico United to Host First‑Ever Star Wars Night
ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO - New Mexico United is adding a themed twist to Wednesday night's home match, hosting its firstever Star Wars Night at Isotopes Park. The event takes place May 6 at Rio Grande ...
May 05, 2026
New Mexico vs Meta 2nd trial begins in Santa Fe
Santa Fe, NM (KKOB) - A second trial between the state of New Mexico and social media company Meta continues today in Santa Fe. The state is bringing a public nuisance case against the social media gi...
May 05, 2026
Trial begins for former middle school teacher accused of sexual relations with students
Albuquerque, NM(KKOB) - The trial of a former Albuquerque teacher has begun in Bernalillo County District Court. Patrick Corr, who was a teacher at John Adams Middle School, is accused of having sex w...
May 05, 2026
APD arrests two men in connection with murder in Main Event parking lot last month
Albuquerque, NM(KKOB) - Albuquerque Police have charged two suspects in a deadly shooting at the Main Event entertainment center. 17-year-old Wyatt Drake was arrested during the early hours of Tuesday...
May 05, 2026 21-year old Kevin Vargas one of two arrested for a homicide outside the Main Event on April 19, 2026 . 17-year old Wyatt Drake's was also arrested in the shooting
Supreme Court Temporarily Restores Access to Abortion Pill; What It Means for New Mexico
NEW MEXICO - The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday temporarily restored broad access to the abortion medication mifepristone, blocking a lowercourt ruling that would have imposed new restrictions nationwid...
May 04, 2026
Two Rescued From Apartment Fire in Southeast Albuquerque
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - Firefighters rescued two people from a burning apartment building Saturday night in southeast Albuquerque, as crews raced to contain flames and search for occupants who were feared...
May 04, 2026 Photo Credit AFR
Great New Mexico Cleanup Collects More Than 60,000 Pounds of Litter Statewide
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - Thousands of volunteers across New Mexico took part in what state officials are calling the largest organized cleanup effort in state history. More than 7,100 volunteers collected ...
May 04, 2026
Albuquerque Woman Arrested After Crashing Into Police Patrol Vehicle
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - Albuquerque police arrested a woman Friday night after a crash involving a marked patrol vehicle. According to the Albuquerque Police Department, the incident happened around 10:20...
May 04, 2026
