Category Archives: KKOB Local News
Ring leader in group involved in death of severely abused 3-year old girl sentenced
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB)- Two people have now been sentenced in connection with the death of a three-year-old girl in Albuquerque. Christina Pena-Cantor was sentenced to 12 years in prison, while James ...
Sep 02, 2026
Man sentenced for murder of friend after alcohol induced shooting
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) - An Albuquerque man will spend the next 18-years in prison for killing his friend in an alcohol related shooting in February of last year. Adam Roberts was sentenced on Tuesday...
Sep 02, 2026
New Mexico Launches Workforce Pell Program for Short-Term Career Training
SANTA FE, N.M. - New Mexico has launched the application process for colleges and universities seeking approval to offer programs eligible for Workforce Pell funding, creating a new financial aid path...
Sep 02, 2026
Lawmakers Examine Water Use by Data Centers in New Mexico
SANTA FE, N.M. - New Mexico lawmakers spent part of Monday examining the water demands of large data centers and what those projects could mean for the state's limited water resources. The discussion ...
Sep 01, 2026
Journal Poll Shows Ben Ray Luján Holding Double-Digit Lead in U.S. Senate Race
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - Democratic U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujn holds a significant lead over Republican challenger Larry Marker in New Mexico's U.S. Senate race, according to a new Journal Poll. The survey ...
Sep 01, 2026
New Mexico Approves Average 24.4% Increase for BeWell Health Insurance Plans
SANTA FE, N.M. - The New Mexico Office of the Superintendent of Insurance has approved an average 24.4% increase in health insurance premiums for plans sold through the state's BeWell Health Insurance...
Sep 01, 2026
Women in Law Enforcement Summit Returning to New Mexico
BERNALILLO, N.M. - The Second Annual Women in Law Enforcement Summit will bring law enforcement professionals together for three days of training, networking, and leadership development beginning Sept...
Sep 01, 2026
New Mexico Health Officials Recommend Updated COVID-19 Vaccine
SANTA FE, N.M. - The New Mexico Department of Health is encouraging residents to receive the updated 2026-2027 COVID-19 vaccine, which is expected to begin arriving in the state next week. The recomme...
Sep 01, 2026
Santa Fe Police K-9 Ayke Retires After Six Years of Service
SANTA FE, N.M. - Santa Fe Police Department K-9 Ayke, who was at the center of several alleged biting incidents during his career, has officially retired from law enforcement service. Police said Ayke...
Sep 01, 2026
Albuquerque Installs New Flashing Signs to Reduce ART Bus Crashes
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - The City of Albuquerque has installed new flashing warning signs along portions of Central Avenue in an effort to reduce collisions involving Albuquerque Rapid Transit, or ART, bus...
Sep 01, 2026
