Category Archives: KKOB Local News
Teen sentenced in brutal 2024 murder of 16-year old in the Pajarito Mesa area
Albuquerque,NM (KKOB) - A judge sentenced Daniel Medrano Garcia to 22 years in prison for his involvement in the kidnapping and murder of a 16-year-old boy in the Pajarito Mesa area in 2024. On May 18...
May 06, 2026
NMSU looking for woman on suspicion of arson on campus
Las Cruces, NM (KKOB) - Police at New Mexico State University are looking for a woman they say is a suspect for several fires around the NMSU campus. Police and fire investigators report that three ar...
May 06, 2026 NMSU police looking for this woman in connection with several arson fires on campus
Las Cruces teacher to remain jailed with no bond for inappropriate relationship with 14-year old student
Las Cruces, NM (KKOB)- A 43-year old middle school teacher in Las Cruces will remain in jail until trial after appearing before a judge on Tuesday. Wyatt Cornelius will remain without bond after his a...
May 06, 2026
Freeze Warning for Santa Fe area and Española Valley late tonight to early Thursday morning
Santa Fe, NM (KKOB) - The National Weather Service has issued a Freeze Watch from 3 a.m. to 9 a.m. Thursday morning. Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 30 degrees are expected during the early mornin...
May 05, 2026 iqoncept / Depositphotos.com
Cooking fires are the most common
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- More than a dozen residents were displaced due to a cooking fire at the La Vida Nueva Apartments in Albuquerque on Saturday night. Two people were trapped during the fire and...
May 05, 2026
Chavez fights reclassification
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- In February, the Department of Labor announced a proposal to modify the rule that governs whether workers are classified as employees or contractors. In response late last we...
May 05, 2026
New Mexico United to Host First‑Ever Star Wars Night
ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO - New Mexico United is adding a themed twist to Wednesday night's home match, hosting its firstever Star Wars Night at Isotopes Park. The event takes place May 6 at Rio Grande ...
May 05, 2026
New Mexico vs Meta 2nd trial begins in Santa Fe
Santa Fe, NM (KKOB) - A second trial between the state of New Mexico and social media company Meta continues today in Santa Fe. The state is bringing a public nuisance case against the social media gi...
May 05, 2026
Trial begins for former middle school teacher accused of sexual relations with students
Albuquerque, NM(KKOB) - The trial of a former Albuquerque teacher has begun in Bernalillo County District Court. Patrick Corr, who was a teacher at John Adams Middle School, is accused of having sex w...
May 05, 2026
APD arrests two men in connection with murder in Main Event parking lot last month
Albuquerque, NM(KKOB) - Albuquerque Police have charged two suspects in a deadly shooting at the Main Event entertainment center. 17-year-old Wyatt Drake was arrested during the early hours of Tuesday...
May 05, 2026 21-year old Kevin Vargas one of two arrested for a homicide outside the Main Event on April 19, 2026 . 17-year old Wyatt Drake's was also arrested in the shooting
