Category Archives: KKOB Local News
Lawsuit filed against CYFD says agency and former group home employee failed teen who died by suicide
Santa Fe, NM (KKOB) - A new lawsuit has been filed against the Children, Youth and Families Department, the state Health Care Authority, AMIkids, and a former group home employee following the death o...
Apr 16, 2026
New Mexico Updates SNAP Verification Process Starting May 1
SANTA FE, N.M. - New Mexico families enrolled in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program will see changes to the application and renewal process beginning May 1, as the state rolls out a new ver...
Apr 16, 2026
Bernalillo active shooter identified charges filed
Bernalillo, NM (KKOB) - Police have identified the man involved in Tuesday morning's active shooter incident in Bernalillo that forced the shutdown of Rail Runner Express service and Bernalillo Public...
Apr 16, 2026
City of Albuquerque Provides Update on Language Access Efforts
ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO - The City of Albuquerque is highlighting progress made in expanding language access across city departments, five years after the issue was formally addressed through a city r...
Apr 15, 2026
New Mexico Reaches $2.25 Million Settlement With Mylan Over EpiPen Pricing
ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO - The State of New Mexico has reached a $2.25 million settlement with pharmaceutical company Mylan Inc. over allegations tied to the pricing of EpiPen AutoInjector products, wh...
Apr 15, 2026
Tax Day: How April 15 Became the Deadline and What to Know If You're Not Ready to File
Tax Day is typically April 15, the annual deadline for most Americans to file federal income tax returns or request an extension. While often viewed as a yearly stress point, the date has a long histo...
Apr 15, 2026
Jury Finds Live Nation, Ticketmaster Held Harmful Monopoly; Potential Implications for New Mexico
ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO - A federal jury has found concert giant Live Nation and its ticketing subsidiary Ticketmaster maintained a harmful monopoly over major concert venues, dealing a blow to the co...
Apr 15, 2026
GOP Race Down To One
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) --The 2nd Congressional District race will have one less candidate running on the Republican side of the ticket. Jose Orozco announced last week he was quitting the race and wou...
Apr 14, 2026
New RR Public Schools Board Member
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) --Rio Rancho Public Schools has a new board member. Dr. Stephanie Smith has been appointed to replace the recent departure of Dr. Beth Miller. Dr. Smith has more than 16 years o...
Apr 14, 2026
Armed suspect arrested in Tuesday morning active shooter incident in Bernalillo
Bernalillo, NM (KKOB) -A man involved in Tuesday morning active shooter situation in Bernalillo is now in custody. The incident began before 5 a.m. after officers received a 911 call that someone was ...
Apr 14, 2026
