Category Archives: KKOB Local News
17-year old mother arrested for death of 8-month old baby
Hobbs. NM (KKOB) - A 17-year-old girl in Hobbs has been arrested and charged with first-degree murder in the death of her infant. According to investigators, the case came to light last week after an ...
Mar 19, 2026
Operation Triple Beam-Shadow Break considered a success
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- A press conference was held today on the efforts of Operation Triple Beam-Shadow Break a multi agency law enforcement effort to combat crime in NM, led by the U.S. Marshalls ...
Mar 18, 2026
Arrest Made in Stabbing
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) --A fatal stabbing on Tuesday resulted in the arrest of Trinity Carlson, known as "Cowboy." Carlson admitted to being in a fight with the victim over a woman. The victim's name ...
Mar 18, 2026
UNM police looking for man who caused damages to school dorm overnight
Albuquerque, NM (KKON) - UNM police investigating vandalism that happened overnight that resulted in significant property damage at the Laguna 3 Dorm. UNM police officers answered a call Wednesday mor...
Mar 18, 2026
Operation Triple Beam-Shadow Break Results in Arrests
A press conference was held today (Wed) on the efforts of Operation Triple Beam-Shadow Break a multi agency law enforcement effort to combat crime in NM, led by the U.S. Marshalls office. Operation Tr...
Mar 18, 2026
Western New Mexico University hires new President
Silver City, NM (KKOB) - Western New Mexico University has a new president. The university's Board of Regents have named Jose Coll as the next leader of the Silver City campus. Coll comes from Western...
Mar 18, 2026
New Allegations Against Cesar Chavez Prompt Changes to Events in New Mexico
ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO - Several events in New Mexico honoring labor leader Cesar Chavez are being reconsidered following new sexual abuse allegations detailed in a New York Times investigation. The ...
Mar 18, 2026
Scam rips off Valencia County
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- Valencia County is out more than two million dollars after an employee fell victim to an email scam tied to the construction of a new hospital. County records show a scammer ...
Mar 17, 2026
APD Releases New Details in Officer‑Involved Shooting Near I‑40
ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO - The Albuquerque Police Department released additional information Tuesday about a deadly officerinvolved shooting that followed a lengthy SWAT standoff near Interstate 40 ear...
Mar 17, 2026
Albuquerque Selected for National Pilot Program Testing Next‑Generation Electric Aircraft
ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO - Albuquerque has been selected as one of a small number of regions nationwide to participate in a federal pilot program testing nextgeneration electric aircraft, often referre...
Mar 17, 2026
