Category Archives: KKOB Local News

Trial begins for fourth suspect in 2025 Las Cruces mass shooting
Las Cruces, NM (KKOB) - The fourth and final trial connected to last year's mass shooting at Young Park in Las Cruces is now underway. Gustavo Dominguez is charged with three counts of first-degree mu...
Zoltan Csanyi Jul 02, 2026

La Tuna Federal Prison to shutdown staff to be laid-off
Anthony, TX (KKOB) - The La Tuna federal prison complex, located in Anthony, Texas, will be shutting down according to an announcement by the U.S. Bureau of Prisons. The reason for closing the prison ...
Zoltan Csanyi Jul 02, 2026

Police searching for those responsible for shooting at an apartment building in Santa Fe
Santa Fe, NM (KKOB) - This morning at approximately 1:44 a.m., Santa Fe police officers to the Paseo Del Sol Apartments, at 4551 Paseo Del Sol, after receiving several calls reporting a shooting at th...
Zoltan Csanyi Jul 02, 2026

Albuquerque Islamic Center has plans
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- After nearly 5 hours of debate, Bernalillo County commissioners denied an appeal over a proposed Islamic center in the North Valley. The Albuquerque Islamic Center said it ha...
Mike Gaba Jul 01, 2026

Work requirements for public housing
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- On Tuesday the U.S. Housing and Urban Development agency told New Mexico state lawmakers that they're actively encouraging local housing officials to participate in a new pro...
Mike Gaba Jul 01, 2026

Major meth bust at the border
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- On June 18th a vehicle arriving from Mexico at the Paso Del Norte Port of Entry in El Paso was referred to a secondary inspection. The search by Border officers resulted in f...
Mike Gaba Jul 01, 2026

Cibola National Forest Offices to Close for Fourth of July Holiday
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - Offices for the Cibola National Forest and National Grasslands will be closed Friday, July 3, in observance of the Fourth of July federal holiday. Officials say all ranger district...
Natassja Leyba Jul 01, 2026

Clovis Police Identify Victim, Locate Shooting Scene in Homicide Investigation
CLOVIS, N.M. - Clovis police have released new details in a homicide investigation connected to a late-night crash earlier this week. Officers initially responded around 11:06 p.m. on June 29 to a rep...
Natassja Leyba Jul 01, 2026

Route 66-Themed STEAM Night Coming to Albuquerque Balloon Museum
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - The Albuquerque Balloon Museum is hosting a special STEAM Night later this month celebrating the 100th anniversary of Route 66. The event, "STEAM Night: Route 66," is scheduled for...
Natassja Leyba Jul 01, 2026

Sandia Researchers Test AI Technology to Improve Power Grid Stability
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - Researchers at Sandia National Laboratories are developing new artificial intelligence technology aimed at improving stability and reliability in the electric grid as power demand ...
Natassja Leyba Jul 01, 2026









