Category Archives: KKOB Local News
Former Las Cruces cop sentenced for killing woman who was driving away from scene
Las Cruces, NM (KKOB)- Felipe Hernandez, the former Las Cruces police officer who was found guilty of voluntary manslaughter in the shooting death in 2023 of 45-year-old Teresa Gomez, was sentenced to...
Jan 28, 2026
Residents can provide input on hiring new APD Chief
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) - As we know the City of Albuquerque, has begun its search for a new police chief and now you have an opportunity to give input into what type of chief the city should hire. An ...
Jan 28, 2026
No Real ID? You Need ConfirmID
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) --Beginning February 1st if you plan to travel out of the Sunport and you don't have a REAL ID you may have to pay $45 to confirm your identity before boarding your flight. A ne...
Jan 27, 2026
Canadian pipe manufacturing company to open new plant in Las Cruces
Another economic win for NM as we hear Endurance Technologies, a Canadian pipe manufacturing company has selected Las Cruces as it's first U.S. facility bringing dozens of jobs to the area. The compan...
Jan 27, 2026
Affordable Broadband
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) --Affordable broadband for low income residents may be available if Senate Bill 152 passes this legislative session. The bill would set aside $10 million to subsidize monthly in...
Jan 27, 2026
Live stream allowed in trial of state vs Meta
Santa Fe, NM (KKOB)- Live streaming will be allowed in the trial of the state of New Mexico against digital giant Meta. A judge rejected the request by Meta to bar live streaming in the trial which be...
Jan 27, 2026
TRAFFIC ALERT: Tonight I-25 to close at Montgomery Blvd for next two nights
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB)- Starting tonight and for the next two nights, northbound and southbound I-25 will be closed from the Montgomery Blvd. off-ramp to the Montgomery on-ramp. The closure will start...
Jan 27, 2026
No REAL ID? you could expect delays boarding your flight starting Sunday
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) - Be prepared for delays boarding your flight out of Albuquerque or any airport across the country starting this Sunday if you do not have a REAL ID identification. Beginning Su...
Jan 27, 2026
Mom Pleads Not Guilty in Fatal Shooting of Infant Son After Fleeing to New Mexico
ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO - A Wyoming mother accused of killing her infant son in New Mexico has pleaded not guilty as her case moves forward in state and potentially federal court. Madeline Daly, 35, e...
Jan 27, 2026
Los Lunas PD looking for suspects in vandalism at Los Lunas High School
Los Lunas, NM (KKOB) - Los Lunas police are asking for residents help in identifying two suspects in connection with vandalism at Los Lunas High School. Officers answered a call to the high school yes...
Jan 27, 2026
