Category Archives: KKOB Local News

Vital wildfire equipment stolen
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- Criminals have put a crimp in rapid wildfire response with the theft of vital New Mexico Forestry Department equipment. New Mexico State Police is asking for the public to he...
Mike Gaba Jun 27, 2025

Layoffs in cards for Sandia Labs
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- Sandia Labs is preparing for workforce reductions that could impact up to 510 employees. Officials say the restructuring is tied to cost-cutting measures and may be influence...
Mike Gaba Jun 27, 2025

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

Carr resigns from Durango Police Department
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- Former Albuquerque police officer Daniel Carr has resigned from the Durango Police Department after being placed on New Mexico's Giglio list, which flags officers no longer c...
Mike Gaba Jun 26, 2025

Rio Rancho's Intel jobs appear safe at this point
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- No news is good news for Intel workers in Rio Rancho. The company plans to lay off up to 20-percent of its workers next month worldwide. An article this month in the Oregonia...
Mike Gaba Jun 26, 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