Category Archives: KKOB Local News

Estancia drying up
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- On Thursday city officials in Estancia passed a resolution declaring a water emergency. The town reports it's experiencing issues that affect the water supply including chall...
Mike Gaba Jun 26, 2026

Orlando Perez pleas not guilty
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- Miguel Orlando Perez the semi-truck driver charged in the crash that killed Bernalillo County Sheriff's sergeant Michael Schlattman, pleaded not guilty during his arraignment...
Mike Gaba Jun 26, 2026
EF-0 Tornado Confirmed in Los Lunas After Thursday Storm
LOS LUNAS, N.M. - The National Weather Service has confirmed that a tornado that moved through Los Lunas on Thursday has been classified as an EF-0 landspout. According to officials, the tornado forme...
Natassja Leyba Jun 26, 2026
Las Cruces Couple Charged in Deadly Stabbing Following Neighbor Dispute
LAS CRUCES, N.M. - A Las Cruces couple is facing multiple charges after a stabbing that left a man dead following a dispute with a neighbor. Authorities say 37-year-old Aaron Noriega Salas and 33-year...
Natassja Leyba Jun 26, 2026

New Mexico to Shut Down NM Connect Mental Health App
SANTA FE, N.M. - A state-run mental health app in New Mexico is set to shut down next week after officials say it saw limited use. The New Mexico Health Care Authority announced that the NM Connect ap...
Natassja Leyba Jun 26, 2026

Water rescue successful
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- Albuquerque Fire Rescue says a woman who was reportedly swept into an arroyo by fast-moving flash flood waters is now out of the water and alive. Authorities responded after ...
Mike Gaba Jun 25, 2026

Migrants have to be on U.S. soil to claim asylum
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- In a 6 to 3 decision, the U.S Supreme Court has ruled that migrants trying to enter the U.S claiming asylum cannot do so while still in Mexico. They have to apply once they a...
Mike Gaba Jun 25, 2026

Block wants to renegotiate
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- On Tuesday New Mexico state lawmaker John Block urged the state's tribes and pueblos to renegotiate the intertribal gaming compact to legalize statewide online sports betting...
Mike Gaba Jun 25, 2026

Raton residents push back on data center
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- More New Mexicans are pushing back against data centers in their neighborhood. Residents in Raton are taking a stand after city commissioners approved a memorandum of underst...
Mike Gaba Jun 25, 2026

Charges Dropped Against Country Singer Bailey Zimmerman
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - Bernalillo County prosecutors have dropped charges against country music artist Bailey Zimmerman following an incident tied to a canceled concert earlier this year. According to co...
Natassja Leyba Jun 25, 2026









