Category Archives: KKOB Local News
State Police Announce July Checkpoints Across New Mexico
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - New Mexico State Police say they will conduct sobriety checkpoints, saturation patrols, and traffic enforcement operations across all counties throughout July. The enforcement effo...
Jun 30, 2026
Meow Wolf's "Monster Battle" Returns to Santa Fe Railyard July 17
SANTA FE, N.M. - Meow Wolf's annual "Monster Battle" is returning to the Santa Fe Railyard next month, bringing a free, all-ages event centered around costumes, music, and interactive art. The event i...
Jun 30, 2026 Screenshot
Clovis Police Investigating Deadly Shooting After Vehicle Crashes Into Home
CLOVIS, N.M. - Clovis police are investigating a deadly shooting that resulted in a vehicle crashing into a home late Monday night. According to the Clovis Police Department, officers were dispatched ...
Jun 30, 2026
Over $24 million awarded for mental health treatment around New Mexico
Santa Fe, NM (KKOB) - Over $24 million has been awarded as part of the first round of funding under the Behavioral Health Reform and Investment Act, known as SB3, which will help to expand mental heal...
Jun 30, 2026 Iosebi Meladze / Depositphotos.com
Santa Fe Police Arrest Eight Drivers on DWI Charges Over Four Days
SANTA FE, N.M. - The Santa Fe Police Department says its DWI unit arrested eight drivers for impaired driving over a four-day period. According to police, three of those arrests happened Saturday nigh...
Jun 30, 2026
State raking in nearly half billion in oil revenues since war with Iran
Santa Fe, NM (KKOB) - While residents across the state have had to deal with the high gas prices as part of the war with Iran, the state of New Mexico has benefited from higher oil prices to the tune ...
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Man facing over 20 year sentence for sexual crimes conviction
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) - An Albuquerque man is now awaiting his sentence following his conviction for sexually assaulting a woman and making threats to keep her quiet. Yesterday, a jury convicted Josh...
Jun 30, 2026
Siamang to the rescue
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- A siamang at a zoo is drawing attention after interacting with a bird that entered its enclosure. Staff say Eve picked up the chick and displayed nurturing behavior, includin...
Jun 29, 2026
Judge Orders Former NM GOP Treasurer Kimberly Skaggs Held Without Bond in Fatal Crash Case
DOA ANA COUNTY, N.M. - A judge has ordered Kimberly Skaggs, the former treasurer for the Republican Party of New Mexico, to remain in custody as she awaits trial in connection to a fatal crash in the ...
Jun 29, 2026
Santa Fe Police Arrest Five on DWI Charges
SANTA FE, N.M. - The Santa Fe Police Department says its DWI unit arrested five people for impaired driving over a 72-hour period and charged a teenager in a separate street racing case. According to ...
Jun 29, 2026
