Category Archives: KKOB Local News

Green Chile is in our future
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- Stephanie Walker, with New Mexico State University's Extension Plant Sciences Department says, that despite drought, disease and labor challenges, this year's chile crop is l...
Mike Gaba 21h ago

Kids increasingly turning to artificial intelligence
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- A new study is shedding light on how children are interacting with artificial intelligence. The survey, conducted by Thorn, found that AI chatbots have become a common tool f...
Mike Gaba 21h ago

NM DOJ files lawsuit against CYFD
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- The New Mexico Department of Justice has filed a civil lawsuit against the New Mexico Children, Youth and Families Department. The suit coming on the heels after the agency d...
Mike Gaba 21h ago

Man Sentenced to 12 Years for Attack on 8-Year-Old Girl
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - A man who attacked an 8-year-old girl inside a popular Albuquerque restaurant has been sentenced to 12 years in prison. On Tuesday, Nichalas San Souci was sentenced to serve 12 yea...
Natassja Leyba Jul 28, 2026 Screenshot

Update: Robbery Suspect Taken Into Custody Following SWAT Operation
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - Albuquerque police say a robbery suspect has been safely taken into custody following a large law enforcement operation in southwest Albuquerque. The operation unfolded near Coors ...
Natassja Leyba Jul 28, 2026

APS Unveils New Balloon Logo
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - Albuquerque Public Schools is introducing a new visual identity, replacing its longtime apple logo with a balloon-inspired design that district leaders say better reflects Albuquer...
Natassja Leyba Jul 28, 2026

Taos asking residents to voluntarily conserve water
Taos, NM (KKOB) - Residents in Taos are being asked to voluntarily conserve water after problems were discovered with the town's water storage system. Town officials say utility crews found a malfunct...
Zoltan Csanyi Jul 28, 2026

Edgewood teacher on leave during investigation of allegations of inappropriate contact with female students
Edgewood, NM (KKOB) - A Physical Education teacher at Edgwood Middle School is on paid leave and was under investigation by the school district and police after three female students made allegations ...
Zoltan Csanyi Jul 28, 2026

Ex-Navy SEAL sentenced for transporting explosives he was going to use against law enforcement
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) - A former U.S. Navy SEAL who intended to use explosives against law enforcement officers at California protests and whose actions prosecutors argued were motivated by extremist...
Zoltan Csanyi Jul 28, 2026

Former Republican Party treasurer loses appeal to be released from jail pending trial
Las Cruces, NM (KKOB) - The former treasurer of the Republican Party of New Mexico will remain behind bars as she awaits trial in a deadly hit-and-run case in Doa Ana County. An appeals court has deni...
Zoltan Csanyi Jul 28, 2026









