Category Archives: KKOB Local News

Governor wants Attorney General to begin investigation following report by the Associated Press over fentanyl allowed into the state by DEA
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) - Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham, is now asking the state's Attorney General Raul Torrez to investigate whether any state laws were broken by federal agents after an Associated...
Zoltan Csanyi Jun 25, 2026

Gas prices around Albuquerque and New Mexico continue to drop
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) - Gas prices across New Mexico continue to decline as the official Independence Day holiday travel period begins Saturday, June 27. Millions of travelers are expected to hit the...
Zoltan Csanyi Jun 25, 2026 ArenaCreative / Depositphotos.com

New Mexico GOP Treasurer Arrested in Fatal Hit-and-Run Case in Las Cruces
LAS CRUCES, N.M. - The treasurer of the Republican Party of New Mexico has been arrested in connection with a fatal hit-and-run crash earlier this week in Las Cruces. Authorities say Kimberly Skaggs, ...
Natassja Leyba Jun 25, 2026

Boyfriend arrested in connection with shooting death of woman
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) - The boyfriend of a woman shot over the weekend has been arrested after she died at the hospital. 33-year old James Candelaria is now at MDC accused of shooting Destiny Benavid...
Zoltan Csanyi Jun 25, 2026

New Mexico film supports small towns
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- On Tuesday, the New Mexico Film Office announced that film production spending in rural areas set a record of $55.74 million, beating the previous mark of $50.2 million in 20...
Mike Gaba Jun 24, 2026

Speed cameras keep proliferating in Albuquerque
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) --More speed cameras arriving in the Duke City. With four new cameras, the total is 34. The new speed cameras are located at Fourth near Griego, Central at 61st east, Central at...
Mike Gaba Jun 24, 2026

60 years for Ball
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- Sixty years in prison was the sentence handed down yesterday to an Albuquerque man for a string of crimes that included two murders. Preston Ball was arrested in 2024 after h...
Mike Gaba Jun 24, 2026

New Mexico Launches Free Mental Wellness App for Teens
SANTA FE, N.M. - New Mexico is launching a new digital mental wellness platform aimed at helping teens manage everyday challenges. Beginning this week, teens ages 13 to 18 in Taos County will have fre...
Natassja Leyba Jun 24, 2026

Clovis Police Arrest Suspect in Deadly Shooting, Second Man Also Facing Charges
CLOVIS, N.M. - Clovis police have made an arrest in a deadly shooting that happened earlier this month along Main Street. Officers were called to the 1100 block of Main Street just after 12:30 a.m. on...
Natassja Leyba Jun 24, 2026

Wildfire Near McCauley Springs Prompts Evacuations in Sandoval County
SANDOVAL COUNTY, N.M. - Evacuations have been ordered in parts of Sandoval County and the Santa Fe National Forest as crews respond to a wildfire burning in the McCauley Springs area. Forest officials...
Natassja Leyba Jun 24, 2026









