Category Archives: KKOB Local News
Rio Rancho Seeks Applicants to Fill Upcoming District 2 City Council Vacancy
RIO RANCHO, N.M. - Rio Rancho residents interested in local government have an opportunity to help shape the city's future. Mayor Paul Wymer is now accepting applications to fill an upcoming vacancy o...
Aug 24, 2026
APS Artists Leave Their Mark on 2026 Election
BERNALILLO COUNTY, N.M. - Twelve Albuquerque Public Schools students will see their artwork featured across Bernalillo County during the 2026 General Election after being selected as winners of the co...
Aug 24, 2026
One of two men accused of killing Army veteran to serve over 40 years in prison
Taos, NM (KKOB) - One of two men charged with killing an Army veteran in Taos County has been sentenced after pleading guilty to murder charges. David DeGroat will spend 44 years in prison for the kil...
Aug 24, 2026 Courtesy: Santa Fe New Mexican
Woman arrested for stabbing another woman now charged with murder after victim died 2 days later
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) - An Albuquerque woman is facing a murder charge after a woman who was stabbed on Friday August 21, died on Sunday. 52-year-old Geraldine Begay was arrested after police say she...
Aug 24, 2026
Woman arrested in Albuquerque road rage viral video to remain in jail
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) - The Albuquerque woman arrested after a road rage incident on Wyoming and Constitution that went viral, will remain in jail as the case was sent to District Court. Jenipher Lew...
Aug 24, 2026
NM Supreme Court issues two stays regarding permits for Project Jupiter in Doña Ana County
Santa Fe, NM (KKOB) - The State Supreme Court issuing two stays over permits for Project Jupiter down in Doa Ana County.. This morning the court issued an order granting a stay, on an emergency drilli...
Aug 24, 2026
Food assistance and connections found at Deseret Farms Food Pantry
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- For many Albuquerque families, Deseret Farms Food Pantry serves as more than a place to pick up groceries. The community resource center offers food assistance and helps conn...
Aug 21, 2026
Man killed by bear in Navajo Nation
Navajo Nation (KKOB)- After a summer of bear sightings across New Mexico, authorities are investigating a fatal bear attack on the Navajo Nation. Navajo Police say a man was killed Thursday afternoon ...
Aug 21, 2026 MennoSchaefer / Depositphotos.com
17-year old pleads guilty in Las Cruces gun store smash-and-grab robbery
Las Cruces, NM (KKOB) - A Las Cruces teen has pled guilty to his involvement in a "smash-and-grab" robbery of a gun store in November of 2025. According to the Dona Ana County District Attorney's offi...
Aug 21, 2026
Frijoles Fire Grows to More Than 15,000 Acres, Containment Reaches 38%
SANTA FE, N.M. - Firefighters continue to make progress on the Frijoles Fire burning in northern New Mexico, with containment increasing to 38% as crews take advantage of favorable weather conditions....
Aug 21, 2026
