Category Archives: KKOB Local News
Elderly Santa Fe man dies at home awaiting new murder trial
Santa Fe, NM (KKOB) - An 88 year old Santa Fe man who was released from prison last week while awaiting a new trial for the murder in 2018, of his daughter's fianc has died. Noverto Martinez, was rele...
Jul 07, 2026 Courtesy: Santa Fe New Mexican
Navajo Nation Implements Stage 2 Fire Restrictions
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) --Stage 2 fire restrictions are now in effect across all tribal lands as Navajo Nation officials respond to heightened wildfire conditions across the region. The executive order...
Jul 07, 2026
Former Shriners Property Looking for Upgrade
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) --The City of Albuquerque would like to see affordable multifamily housing take over the former Shriners property on Zuni Road in SE Albuquerque. The city has issued a Request f...
Jul 07, 2026
UNM Law Dean Reappointed
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) --A decision has been make as UNM School of Law Dean Camille Carey will continue serving in her role after being reappointed by Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic...
Jul 07, 2026
Two drownings at Ute Lake in Quay County
Logan, NM ( KKOB) - Two people drowned in two separate incidents at Ute lake near Logan in Quay County over the 4th of July weekend according to State Police. NMSP reports they were called to Ute Lake...
Jul 07, 2026
Inmate Intake and Releases For Santa Fe County Jail
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) --New statistics recently presented by Santa Fe County jail officials show a sharp increase in annual intakes and releases of inmates. Over a five year period there's been a 34 ...
Jul 07, 2026
Man killed by police shot two other men before being shot by officers
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) - Albuquerque police releasing new details on an officer involved shooting that happened in downtown on Central and 3rd street over the 4th of July weekend and where a man was s...
Jul 07, 2026
Man arrested in baseball bat beating to remain in jail
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) - A man accused of fatally beating another man with a baseball bat will remain in custody as his case moves through the court system. According to Albuquerque police, Darren De ...
Jul 07, 2026
New Mexico State Fair Accepting Applications for Green Chile Cheeseburger Challenge
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - The New Mexico State Fair is now accepting applications for its annual Original Green Chile Cheeseburger Challenge, a competition that highlights one of the state's most iconic foo...
Jul 06, 2026
St. Felix Pantry Launches Raffle Amid Urgent Need for Food Donations
RIO RANCHO, N.M. - St. Felix Pantry is asking for community support as demand for food assistance continues to grow across New Mexico. To help raise funds and keep pantry shelves stocked, Affordable S...
Jul 06, 2026
