Category Archives: KKOB Local News

Bernalillo County receives state funding
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- Bernalillo County is set to receive nearly $26 million in state funding for housing, health, and public safety projects. The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the r...
Mike Gaba Jun 27, 2025

Wanted Albuquerque teacher arrested
News Radio KKOB: A longtime Albuquerque educator is at the center of a disturbing criminal investigation that has shocked the local community. Kelly McEachran, a 66-year-old fifth-grade teacher at Hop...
Buck Burnett Jun 27, 2025

Water solutions are on the way for Las Vegas
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- The City of Las Vegas has announced a new partnership with the state to accelerate construction of water treatment facilities. The city's water system was heavily damaged by ...
Mike Gaba Jun 26, 2025

Scientists develop tasty health food
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- "Nuestro Corazon" is bringing national recognition to a team of NMSU food scientists. The team of five received the platinum dairy innovator award and $10,000 prize at the "D...
Mike Gaba Jun 26, 2025

Hope Christian Elementary's Abuse Reporting Practices Questioned
News Radio KKOB - Albuquerque A longtime teacher at Hope Christian Elementary School is facing serious criminal charges after being accused of sexually abusing a student. Albuquerque Police say 66-yea...
Buck Burnett Jun 26, 2025

Suspect Arrested in Los Lunas Fires
LOS LUNAS, N.M. - A major break in the investigation into the devastating fires in Los Lunas: police have arrested a suspect believed to be responsible for setting the blazes that destroyed multiple h...
Buck Burnett Jun 26, 2025

Teen sentenced after 'Knockouts' shooting
KKOB News Update: A teenager has been sentenced in connection with a deadly shooting at a downtown Albuquerque nightclub. 17-year-old Louis Mugishawimana will serve 15 years behind bars after pleading...
Buck Burnett Jun 25, 2025

State Awards Contract to Reimagine Fairgrounds
KKOB News Update: Big changes could be coming to the New Mexico State Fairgrounds. The state has awarded a contract to Stantec Consulting Services, an Albuquerque-based firm, to develop a comprehensiv...
Buck Burnett Jun 25, 2025

APD Charges Local Teacher for Criminal Sexual Penetration of a Minor
A teacher at Hope Christian School in Albuquerque is facing serious charges after being accused of sexually abusing a student. Albuquerque Police say 66-year-old Kelly McEachren has been charged follo...
Buck Burnett Jun 24, 2025
Thousands Rally in Santa Fe Against Proposed Public Land Sales
SANTA FE, N.M. - Thousands of demonstrators gathered outside the El Dorado Hotel in Santa Fe on Monday to protest a controversial proposal to sell off millions of acres of public land across the West....
Buck Burnett Jun 24, 2025