Category Archives: KKOB Local News
Gas Prices Continue to Climb Across New Mexico for Third Straight Week
ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO - Gas prices are continuing to rise across New Mexico, marking a third consecutive week of sharp increases at the pump, according to the latest AAA New Mexico Weekend Gas Watch...
Mar 19, 2026
UNM chef brings huge recognition for university to the national stage
Albuquerque,NM (KKOB) - The University of New Mexico is marking a culinary milestone after its campus executive chef won a regional competition. Chef Franco Lossio, took first place at the Aramark Cul...
Mar 19, 2026
NM praised for handling of 2025 measles outbreak
Santa Fe, NM (KKOB) - A new analysis of New Mexico's 2025 measles outbreak, published Thursday in the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report applauds N...
Mar 19, 2026
NMSP involved in fatal shooting in Roswell
Roswell, NM (KKOB) - New Mexico State Police have released details about an officer involved shooting in Roswell that happened Wednesday night. Around 8:40 p.m. a state police officer tried to make a ...
Mar 19, 2026
17-year old mother arrested for death of 8-month old baby
Hobbs. NM (KKOB) - A 17-year-old girl in Hobbs has been arrested and charged with first-degree murder in the death of her infant. According to investigators, the case came to light last week after an ...
Mar 19, 2026
Arrest Made in Stabbing
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) --A fatal stabbing on Tuesday resulted in the arrest of Trinity Carlson, known as "Cowboy." Carlson admitted to being in a fight with the victim over a woman. The victim's name ...
Mar 18, 2026
UNM police looking for man who caused damages to school dorm overnight
Albuquerque, NM (KKON) - UNM police investigating vandalism that happened overnight that resulted in significant property damage at the Laguna 3 Dorm. UNM police officers answered a call Wednesday mor...
Mar 18, 2026
Operation Triple Beam-Shadow Break Results in Arrests
A press conference was held today (Wed) on the efforts of Operation Triple Beam-Shadow Break a multi agency law enforcement effort to combat crime in NM, led by the U.S. Marshalls office. Operation Tr...
Mar 18, 2026
Western New Mexico University hires new President
Silver City, NM (KKOB) - Western New Mexico University has a new president. The university's Board of Regents have named Jose Coll as the next leader of the Silver City campus. Coll comes from Western...
Mar 18, 2026
New Allegations Against Cesar Chavez Prompt Changes to Events in New Mexico
ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO - Several events in New Mexico honoring labor leader Cesar Chavez are being reconsidered following new sexual abuse allegations detailed in a New York Times investigation. The ...
Mar 18, 2026
