Category Archives: KKOB Local News
Man Sentenced to 12 Years for Attack on 8-Year-Old Girl
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - A man who attacked an 8-year-old girl inside a popular Albuquerque restaurant has been sentenced to 12 years in prison. On Tuesday, Nichalas San Souci was sentenced to serve 12 yea...
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Update: Robbery Suspect Taken Into Custody Following SWAT Operation
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - Albuquerque police say a robbery suspect has been safely taken into custody following a large law enforcement operation in southwest Albuquerque. The operation unfolded near Coors ...
Jul 28, 2026
APS Unveils New Balloon Logo
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - Albuquerque Public Schools is introducing a new visual identity, replacing its longtime apple logo with a balloon-inspired design that district leaders say better reflects Albuquer...
Jul 28, 2026
Taos asking residents to voluntarily conserve water
Taos, NM (KKOB) - Residents in Taos are being asked to voluntarily conserve water after problems were discovered with the town's water storage system. Town officials say utility crews found a malfunct...
Jul 28, 2026
Edgewood teacher on leave during investigation of allegations of inappropriate contact with female students
Edgewood, NM (KKOB) - A Physical Education teacher at Edgwood Middle School is on paid leave and was under investigation by the school district and police after three female students made allegations ...
Jul 28, 2026
Ex-Navy SEAL sentenced for transporting explosives he was going to use against law enforcement
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) - A former U.S. Navy SEAL who intended to use explosives against law enforcement officers at California protests and whose actions prosecutors argued were motivated by extremist...
Jul 28, 2026
Former Republican Party treasurer loses appeal to be released from jail pending trial
Las Cruces, NM (KKOB) - The former treasurer of the Republican Party of New Mexico will remain behind bars as she awaits trial in a deadly hit-and-run case in Doa Ana County. An appeals court has deni...
Jul 28, 2026
More Than 11,000 Veterans Receive Free Lifetime Access to New Mexico State Parks
SANTA FE, N.M. - More than 11,000 New Mexico veterans have received free lifetime passes to New Mexico State Parks since the program launched on July 1, 2025, state officials announced. The benefit wa...
Jul 28, 2026
Some Fire Restrictions Lifted
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) --Federal officials have lifted fire restrictions for the Mount Taylor and Magdalena ranger districts. Monsoon rains have significantly reduced wildfire danger in western NM to ...
Jul 28, 2026
Police Operation Shuts Down Coors Boulevard Near Arenal
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - Albuquerque police are conducting an active law enforcement operation in southwest Albuquerque involving SWAT and K-9 units. According to the Albuquerque Police Department, officer...
Jul 28, 2026
