Category Archives: KKOB Local News

Therapist Pleads Guilty to Medicaid Fraud
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) --The NM State Attorney General's office says a Las Cruces equine therapist pleaded guilty to Medicaid fraud and agreed to pay nearly $1 million in restitution. The AG's office ...
Francina Walker 16h ago

State of NM Ready To Help With Coming Medicaid Changes
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) --As new Medicaid work rules become effective on January 1st the state of NM's Workforce Solutions is ready to help with free job search, training and career help. NM's Health C...
Francina Walker 16h ago

Brother charged with involuntary manslaughter in shooting death of his sister who coached at Capital High School in Santa Fe
Santa Fe, NM (KKOB) - Santa Fe Police have charged the brother of a woman killed on Saturday September 5 in an accidental shooting of Involuntary Manslaughter. 21-year old Yasell Sandoval Sigala is ch...
Zoltan Csanyi 16h ago

APD investigating overnight shooting after victim dropped off at Kaseman Hospital
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) - An overnight shooting in Albuquerque has left a man dead. Albuquerque Police homicide detectives are investigating after officers responded to Kaseman Hospital at 8300 Constit...
Zoltan Csanyi 17h ago microgen / Depositphotos.com

Santa Fe Council to Consider New Measures Supporting Immigrant Communities
SANTA FE, N.M. - Santa Fe city leaders are set to consider a series of proposals aimed at supporting immigrant communities amid reports of increased immigration enforcement activity in the area. The S...
Natassja Leyba 17h ago

Albuquerque Fiber Construction Proposal Sparks Debate
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - A proposed Albuquerque ordinance aimed at managing fiber internet construction is generating debate ahead of a City Council vote, with city officials and supporters disagreeing ove...
Natassja Leyba 17h ago

Frijoles update
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- The U.S. Forest Service has begun a post-fire assessment of the Frijoles Fire burn area in northern New Mexico. The review covers nearly 15,500 acres burned by the lightning-...
Mike Gaba Sep 08, 2026

A new name for the Pan Am Center
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- A new name coming for NMSU's Pan American Center. The naming rights deal - $13 million for 10 years - has already been approved and recommended by an ad hoc naming committee,...
Mike Gaba Sep 08, 2026

Strong El NiƱo Could Bring Wetter Winter to New Mexico
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - A strengthening El Nio weather pattern could bring a wetter-than-normal winter to New Mexico, according to long-range forecasts from climate experts. Forecasters say there is a hig...
Natassja Leyba Sep 08, 2026 Courtesy: National Weather Service

Governor Pushes Back After Trump Floats Renaming New Mexico as "New America"
SANTA FE, N.M. - New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham is responding after President Donald Trump suggested changing the state's name to "New America" in a series of social media posts over the weeke...
Natassja Leyba Sep 08, 2026








