Category Archives: KKOB Local News
Medical transport plane experienced loss of GPS navigation capability just before crash near Ruidoso
Ruidoso, NM (KKOB)- According to a preliminary report released by the National Transportation Safety Board a medical transport aircraft that crashed in the mountains northeast of Ruidoso in May, killi...
Aug 07, 2026 Seven Cabins Fire
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Judge ok's insanity defense for triple murder suspect
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) - An Albuquerque District judge has officially granted permission for Adlai Mestre to pursue an insanity defense in his upcoming triple-murder trial. Mestre is accused of fatall...
Aug 07, 2026
Teen arrested in fatal hit and run involving a pedestrian to remain in custody
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) - The 16-year old male teenager arrested and charged with Vehicular Homicide and leaving the scene of a crash, will remain detained in the juvenile detention center after appear...
Aug 07, 2026 ANDRANIK2017 / Depositphotos.com
Man who allegedly threatened to shoot up CNM to remain in jail
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) - 35-year old Brandon Stockman, a student at Central New Mexico Community College, will remain in jail after his arrest for allegedly making threats to shoot up the campus after...
Aug 07, 2026
Mayor Garcia proposing $25 million bond issue in Santa Fe
Santa Fe, NM (KKOB) - Santa Fe Mayor Michael Garcia is proposing a $25 million bond issue that if approved by the city council would go before voters in the November election. If approved, the money w...
Aug 07, 2026
Judge orders Meta to pay $567 million in lawsuit brought by New Mexico
Santa Fe, NM (KKOB) - A District Judge has ordered Meta to pay $567 million into a youth harm abatement fund after ruling that the company's platforms created a "public nuisance" that severely harmed ...
Aug 07, 2026
Johnson supports Hull
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- Former New Mexico Gov. Gary Johnson has announced his endorsement for 2026 gubernatorial candidate Gregg Hull. Johnson, who served as a Republican governor from 1995 to 2003,...
Aug 06, 2026
20 year old receives 101 months
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- A 20-year-old Deming man is headed to federal prison after admitting to selling drugs and an illegally modified firearm and later fleeing from Border Patrol agents. According...
Aug 06, 2026
BernCo Animal Care Services Reopens Canine Rooms After Year-Long Renovation
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - Bernalillo County Animal Care Services is reopening its canine housing area after extensive repairs and renovations following mold damage that forced part of the facility to close ...
Aug 06, 2026
Music Fiesta Returns to Balloon Fiesta
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - The Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta is bringing back Music Fiesta this fall with a new format that combines live music with one of the event's most popular nighttime attra...
Aug 06, 2026
