Category Archives: KKOB Local News
Suspect Killed in Officer‑Involved Shooting in Farmington
ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO - Farmington Police say a suspect was killed in an officerinvolved shooting Tuesday morning. The incident happened around 9:30 a.m. when officers responded to a domestic violen...
Mar 10, 2026
New details released on Las Vegas fatal house fire, 3 young adults died in the fire
Las Vegas, NM (KKOB) - The Las Vegas, NM Fire Department says that the fire started at about 2:30 a.m on the 1300 block of Pecos Street. Smoke and flames were visible as fire units arrived. Once firef...
Mar 10, 2026
Man convicted of assaulting 15-year old girl brought to NM from Honduras
Albuquerque, NM(KKOB)- An Albuquerque jury found a man guilty of several sexual assault charges related to a case of human sexual trafficking. Alberto Carpio Villanueva was found guilty of 8 different...
Mar 10, 2026
APD makes 2nd arrest in gun purchase murder outside a convenience store in January
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) - Albuquerque police have made another arrest in connection with the murder of a 17-year old during the sale of a firearm gone wrong in January. 17-year old Jesus Avila Gonzalez...
Mar 10, 2026 ozguroral / Depositphotos.com
Governor Signs Four Education Bills Aimed at Strengthening Education
ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO - Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham has signed four education bills into law, cementing several years of statewide investment in literacy, math instruction, special education ove...
Mar 09, 2026
State Officials Search Former Epstein Zorro Ranch
ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO - State investigators have searched the former Zorro Ranch once owned by Jeffrey Epstein, according to the New Mexico Department of Justice. Officials confirmed the operation t...
Mar 09, 2026 photo credit realtor.com
Mild Start to the Week in Albuquerque as Warmer Weather Builds In
ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO - The Albuquerque metro is starting the week under mostly clear skies and mild morning conditions - a pattern that will carry through the days ahead. While cooler pockets devel...
Mar 09, 2026
Republican Pre Primary Convention Results for Governor
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) --The Republican Party of New Mexico held its 2026 Pre-Primary Convention on Saturday in Ruidoso. Nearly 450 delegates in attendance voted for Governor, Lt. Governor, Attorney G...
Mar 09, 2026
Nurse arrested in Las Cruces accused of sexually assaulting an underage mental health patient
Las Cruces, NM (KKOB)- A 26-year-old nurse in Las Cruces has been arrested after she was accused of sexually assaulting an underage patient. Kayla Salcido was arrested on Thursday and charged with fou...
Mar 09, 2026
Zorro Ranch Protest
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) --Protesters in the hundreds gathered outside the gates of the former Zorro Ranch on Sunday. The ranch was once owned by convicted sex offender, Jeffrey Epstein. The group inclu...
Mar 09, 2026
