Category Archives: KKOB Local News
Judge Dismisses Indictment Against Actor Timothy Busfield
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - A New Mexico judge has dismissed a grand jury indictment against actor Timothy Busfield, ruling that prosecutors failed to conduct the proceedings in a fair and impartial manner. S...
Oct 16, 2026
Andrea Reeb Resigns from New Mexico House After Federal Court Ruling
SANTA FE, N.M. - A seat in the New Mexico House of Representatives is now vacant after Andrea Reeb, a Republican from Clovis, announced her resignation effective immediately. Reeb stepped down followi...
Oct 16, 2026 Photo Credit NM Legislature
State Land Commissioner Candidates Face Off in KKOB Debate
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - New Mexico voters had an opportunity Friday to hear directly from the candidates running to become the state's next Commissioner of Public Lands during a debate hosted by News Radi...
Oct 16, 2026
Elon Musk Unveils Tesla Roadster With 'Flying Car' Technology
Albuquerque, New Mexico - Elon Musk says "flying cars are real" after unveiling a new version of the Tesla Roadster that can briefly leave the ground using rocket-inspired technology developed in part...
Oct 16, 2026
Valencia County Sheriffs arrests two in Belen drug bust
Belen, NM (KKOB) - Valencia County Sheriff's Office along with the Los Lunas Police Department arrested two people in connection with drug activity in the county. After a months long investigation, on...
Oct 16, 2026
Five arrested for running alleged drug operation from Juarez, Mexico jail into southern New Mexico
Las Cruces, NM (KKOB) - Federal drug trafficking charges have been filed against five people for distribution of meth and fentanyl in southern NM led by an American citizen running the operation from ...
Oct 16, 2026
Thousands of New Mexicans to loose Medicare Advantage coverage
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) - Thousands of New Mexicans will be losing Medicare Advantage coverage because three insurers are dropping plans from their networks. Presbyterian Healthcare Services announced ...
Oct 16, 2026 Photo AARP
NMSP investigating fatal officer involved shooting in Hobbs
Hobbs, NM (KKOB) - New Mexico State Police is investigating an officer involved shooting that happened in Hobbs on Thursday involving a Hobbs PD officer. According to initial information, around 1 a.m...
Oct 16, 2026
Police Search for Suspects After Santa Fe Drive-By Shooting
SANTA FE, N.M. - Santa Fe Police are investigating a drive-by shooting that damaged an occupied home and vehicle on the city's south side Thursday night. According to police, officers responded to the...
Oct 16, 2026
Cordell trial canceled
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- The trial for a Deming couple accused of abusing their children and forcing them to live in underground tunnels has been canceled. Prosecutors say Melvin and Valerie Cordell ...
Oct 15, 2026
