Category Archives: KKOB Local News
Santa Fe City Council approves $2.2 million for new SFPD drone program
Santa Fe, NM (KKOB) - The Santa Fe City Council voted 6-2 Wednesday to approve a $2.2 million contract for a new police drones that will allow SFPD to dispatch drones from various base locations aroun...
Aug 13, 2026
Man sentenced to 15 years for carjacking balloon pilot
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) - A man convicted of carjacking a hot air balloon pilot ahead of the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta has been sentenced to prison. Nasiah Perea, who was 18 years old at...
Aug 13, 2026
Las Cruces has overall drop in crime but increase in violent crime so far in 2026
Las Cruces, NM (KKOB) - The City of Las Cruces is reporting a 13% drop overall in crime so far in 2026 compared to the same time in 2025. Among the largest decrease is the homicide rate which is down ...
Aug 13, 2026
ICE wants electrified gloves
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- Immigration and Customs Enforcement plans to spend up to $20 million to purchase thousands of "conductive distraction and de-escalation devices" for officers and agents by Ma...
Aug 12, 2026
Santa Fe Police Department takes to the skies
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- Santa Fe leaders are considering a major investment in public safety technology. A proposal before the city council would expand the Santa Fe Police Department's drone progra...
Aug 12, 2026
New Mexico State Fair Announces Official Beer for 2026
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - The New Mexico State Fair has unveiled its official beer for 2026, partnering with Albuquerque-based Boxing Bear Brewing to introduce Centennial Lager. State Fair officials and rep...
Aug 12, 2026
Horseshoe Springs Area Placed Under SET Evacuation Status
SANDOVAL COUNTY, N.M. - The Sandoval County Fire Department has placed the Horseshoe Springs area under SET evacuation status as firefighters respond to a wildfire burning in the area. Under the Ready...
Aug 12, 2026
New Mexico Will Continue Full Childhood Vaccine Recommendations Despite Federal Executive Order
SANTA FE, N.M. - The New Mexico Department of Health says it will continue recommending the full childhood vaccination schedule, despite a new executive order signed by President Donald Trump that see...
Aug 12, 2026
Verizon Outage Impacts Thousands Nationwide, Including Customers in New Mexico
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - Thousands of Verizon Wireless customers across the country reported service disruptions Wednesday morning, with users in New Mexico among those experiencing problems. According to ...
Aug 12, 2026
Update: Frijoles Fire
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) --The Frijoles Fire has grown to over 7700 acres and is located in steep terrain five miles west of Sierra Mosca and two miles southeast of Cundiyo. The fire is in the Espanola ...
Aug 12, 2026
