Category Archives: KKOB Local News
Fatal crash under investigation in Rio Rancho
Rio Rancho, NM (KKOB) - Rio Rancho Police are investigating a deadly crash that happened this morning forcing the closure of Unser Blvd in Rio Rancho. The crash was reported just after 4:30 Monday mor...
Aug 31, 2026 ANDRANIK2017 / Depositphotos.com
Santa Fe man wanted for major drug operation arrested
Santa Fe, NM (KKOB) - A man wanted for involvement in drug operations in the Santa Fe area is in jail following a large police operation by Santa Fe Police. Hugo Ronaldo Hernandez-Estrada, 34 of Santa...
Aug 30, 2026
Man killed in brutal dog mauling in Santa Rosa
Santa Rosa, NM (KKOB)- A 73 -year old man was killed after being attacked by two dogs Friday at a home in Santa Rosa according to New Mexico State Police. Randy Wade, was outside his home when two dog...
Aug 30, 2026
Argument over green chile enchiladas leads to man being shot to death
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) - A fight over how hot the green chile enchiladas were that two men were eating ended in one being shot and killed and the other behind bars. APD homicide detectives charged 22-...
Aug 30, 2026
Haaland has plans for housing projects
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- On Thursday Deb Haaland, the Democratic nominee for New Mexico governor, toured a new affordable housing project in Albuquerque. Sombra Del Oeste community, is a partially co...
Aug 28, 2026
Moose are locals
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- In recent years, Moose sightings have been increasing in northern communities like Chama and Taos. This has ignited the question of whether the animals are native to New Mexi...
Aug 28, 2026
Food Banks See Growing Demand as SNAP Changes, Inflation Strain New Mexico Families
SANTA FE, N.M. - Food banks across New Mexico are reporting increased demand as families struggle with higher living costs and changes to federal nutrition assistance programs. The Food Depot, a regio...
Aug 28, 2026
APD: Suspected DWI Driver Arrested After Head-On Crash on West Side
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - Albuquerque police arrested a suspected drunk driver Thursday evening following a head-on crash that left two people seriously injured on the city's west side. According to the Alb...
Aug 28, 2026
Grants PD cancels contract with Flock cameras
Grants, NM (KKOB) - Another city in New Mexico has canceled their contract and removing Flock license plate reader cameras. The Grants Police Department will stop using the cameras, citing privacy con...
Aug 28, 2026
Santa Fe Man Sentenced to Two Life Terms for Killing Ex-Girlfriend and Her Son
SANTA FE, N.M. - A Santa Fe man convicted of killing his former girlfriend and her teenage son has been sentenced to the maximum penalty allowed under New Mexico law. According to First Judicial Distr...
Aug 28, 2026
