Category Archives: KKOB Local News
Over $24 million awarded for mental health treatment around New Mexico
Santa Fe, NM (KKOB) - Over $24 million has been awarded as part of the first round of funding under the Behavioral Health Reform and Investment Act, known as SB3, which will help to expand mental heal...
Jun 30, 2026 Iosebi Meladze / Depositphotos.com
Santa Fe Police Arrest Eight Drivers on DWI Charges Over Four Days
SANTA FE, N.M. - The Santa Fe Police Department says its DWI unit arrested eight drivers for impaired driving over a four-day period. According to police, three of those arrests happened Saturday nigh...
Jun 30, 2026
State raking in nearly half billion in oil revenues since war with Iran
Santa Fe, NM (KKOB) - While residents across the state have had to deal with the high gas prices as part of the war with Iran, the state of New Mexico has benefited from higher oil prices to the tune ...
Jun 30, 2026 oobqoo / Depositphotos.com
Man facing over 20 year sentence for sexual crimes conviction
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) - An Albuquerque man is now awaiting his sentence following his conviction for sexually assaulting a woman and making threats to keep her quiet. Yesterday, a jury convicted Josh...
Jun 30, 2026
Judge Orders Former NM GOP Treasurer Kimberly Skaggs Held Without Bond in Fatal Crash Case
DOA ANA COUNTY, N.M. - A judge has ordered Kimberly Skaggs, the former treasurer for the Republican Party of New Mexico, to remain in custody as she awaits trial in connection to a fatal crash in the ...
Jun 29, 2026
Santa Fe Police Arrest Five on DWI Charges
SANTA FE, N.M. - The Santa Fe Police Department says its DWI unit arrested five people for impaired driving over a 72-hour period and charged a teenager in a separate street racing case. According to ...
Jun 29, 2026
Monkey Gently Cares for Baby Bird Inside Zoo Exhibit
ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO- A siamang is drawing attention after interacting with a young bird that entered its habitat in what staff describe as an unusual encounter. Eve, a female siamang, was observed...
Jun 29, 2026
Albuquerque-Based 10 Tanker Assists in Arizona Wildfire Response
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - An Albuquerque-based aerial firefighting company is assisting crews battling a wildfire in Arizona. 10 Tanker Air Carrier, headquartered in Albuquerque, operates DC-10 Very Large A...
Jun 29, 2026
PNM Highlights Energy Tracking Tools to Help Customers Save on Bills
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - PNM is promoting tools designed to help customers better understand and manage their electricity use, with the goal of lowering monthly bills. Through its My Energy Usage platform,...
Jun 29, 2026
New Mexico United Loans Midfielder Marlon Vargas to Union Omaha
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - New Mexico United has announced the loan of midfielder Marlon Vargas to USL League One club Union Omaha for the remainder of the 2026 season, pending league and federal approval. V...
Jun 29, 2026
