Category Archives: KKOB Local News
Former Las Cruces teacher and coach pleads guilty to child solicitation charges involving students
Las Cruces, NM (KKOB) - Former Las Cruces educator and coach, Wyatt Cornelius, has pleaded guilty in a child sex crime case. During a court hearing Monday, the 43-year-old admitted to charges of child...
Oct 21, 2026
C'mon ride the train! More people riding Rail Runner Express
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB)- Hey, c'mon ride the train! More people are riding the train these days as the New Mexico Rail Runner Express is reporting they have been seeing an increase in ridership this ye...
Oct 21, 2026
Family files lawsuit against Tijeras daycare where of 1-year old boy died
Santa Fe, NM (KKOB)- A lawsuit has been filed against the owners of a Tijeras daycare facility in connection with the death of their 1-year old son. The lawsuit was filed in Santa Fe County, and it ac...
Oct 21, 2026
Dona Ana County Train Derailment
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) --A road in Dona Ana County is closed due to a train derailment. According to county officials, Dona Ana Road is closed between Lujan Road and Highway 187. The public is asked t...
Oct 21, 2026
NM Speed Enforcement Cameras on NM-14
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) --Bernalillo County officials are alerting motorists that a warning period is underway for speed enforcement cameras along NM-14. The warning notices for NM-14 cameras will cont...
Oct 21, 2026
Man found guilty on kidnapping and sexual assault charges from incident on Thanksgiving Day
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB)- An Albuquerque man is convicted of kidnapping and sexual assault charges from an incident that happened on Thanksgiving Day in 2024. Ismael Martinez was found guilty in court o...
Oct 21, 2026
60-year old man arrested in connection with shooting death of his roommate
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) - Albuquerque Police have made an arrest in a homicide that occurred Monday in the Nob Hill area. Officers were called to an apartment complex on Hermosa Drive Northeast shortly...
Oct 21, 2026
Federal Dollars Pump Education Programs
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) --More than $44.2 million in federal funding has been secured for five education initiatives in NM aimed at improving student learning, expanding career opportunities and addres...
Oct 21, 2026 serezniy / Depositphotos.com
Alcohol Deaths in NM Rise
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) --Data released this week by NM's Department of Health showed a 2.6% rise in alcohol-related deaths from 2024 to 2025. NM has been one of the states with the highest alcohol-rel...
Oct 21, 2026
Increased Military Activity Expected Near Kirtland This Week
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - Residents in and around Albuquerque may notice an increased military presence beginning this week as Kirtland Air Force Base conducts a readiness exercise from Thursday through Oct...
Oct 21, 2026
