Category Archives: KKOB Local News

Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- A new measles case has been confirmed in Eddy County, pushing New Mexico's total number of cases this year to 18. According to the New Mexico Department of Health, the patien...

Cedar Crest, NM (KKOB) - An East Mountain resident is recovering after being bit by a bear on Wednesday in the Cedar Crest area while he was walking his dog. The NM Department of Wildlife says the man...

Santa Fe, NM (KKOB) - The Santa Fe City Council voted 6-2 Wednesday to approve a $2.2 million contract for a new police drones that will allow SFPD to dispatch drones from various base locations aroun...

Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) - A man convicted of carjacking a hot air balloon pilot ahead of the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta has been sentenced to prison. Nasiah Perea, who was 18 years old at...

Las Cruces, NM (KKOB) - The City of Las Cruces is reporting a 13% drop overall in crime so far in 2026 compared to the same time in 2025. Among the largest decrease is the homicide rate which is down ...

Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- A proposal to temporarily halt some data center development in New Mexico is gaining attention at the state Capitol. Lawmakers Micaela Lara Cadena and Angelica Rubio are expl...

Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- Immigration and Customs Enforcement plans to spend up to $20 million to purchase thousands of "conductive distraction and de-escalation devices" for officers and agents by Ma...

Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- Santa Fe leaders are considering a major investment in public safety technology. A proposal before the city council would expand the Santa Fe Police Department's drone progra...

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - The New Mexico State Fair has unveiled its official beer for 2026, partnering with Albuquerque-based Boxing Bear Brewing to introduce Centennial Lager. State Fair officials and rep...

SANDOVAL COUNTY, N.M. - The Sandoval County Fire Department has placed the Horseshoe Springs area under SET evacuation status as firefighters respond to a wildfire burning in the area. Under the Ready...