Category Archives: KKOB Local News
How Bark Beetles Are Driving New Mexico's Rapid Tree Die-Off
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - New Mexico is seeing a dramatic surge in tree mortality, and state forestry officials say native bark beetles are at the center of the problem. According to forest health surveys, ...
Jan 19, 2026
One person dead in single vehicle crash on I-25 in Santa Fe
Santa Fe, NM (KKOB) - One man is dead from a one vehicle crash on I-25 just south of St. Francis Drive in Santa Fe. Santa Fe police had to shutdown the southbound lanes of the interstate late Sunday a...
Jan 19, 2026
Gallup police officer recovering after being stabbed during arrest
Gallup, NM (KKOB) - A Gallup man is in custody after police say he stabbed a Gallup police officer during an arrest. Forty-year-old Fernando Trujillo was taken into custody by Sergeant Matthew Graham ...
Jan 19, 2026
U.S citizen indicted for large fentanyl seizure at NM border crossing
Santa Teresa, NM (KKOB) - A November drug seizure at the Santa Teresa Port of Entry resulted in the seizure of 11 pounds of fentanyl powder at the New Mexico border crossing and the arrest of a former...
Jan 19, 2026
Man convicted of sexually abusing 2 boys over several years
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) - A Bernalillo County jury on Friday convicted Lucas Miltenberger of multiple counts of sexual abuse, including criminal sexual penetration of a child, intimidation of a witness...
Jan 17, 2026
Affordable housing for Santa Fe
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) --Groundbreaking was held Friday in Santa Fe for Housing New Mexico's first multifamily development of 2026 at the Turquoise Trail. The new construction of 312 apartment homes t...
Jan 16, 2026
Bernalillo County announces funding priorities for 2026 legislative session
Albququerque,NM (KKOB) - Bernalillo County has announced their list of priorities for the upcoming 2026 legislative session which begins on Tuesday in Santa Fe. In total, Bernalillo County is seeking ...
Jan 16, 2026
Isotopes job fair next Saturday January 24th
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) - The Albuquerque Isotopes will hold an in-person job fair on Saturday January 24th from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Isotopes Park. The team and Oak View Group Hospitality are looking ...
Jan 16, 2026
NM hospitals at capacity with flu cases
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) - Flu cases are climbing fast across New Mexico, and it's putting pressure on local hospitals. UNM Hospital confirms it is at full capacity as medical centers work to keep up wi...
Jan 16, 2026 Subbotina / Depositphotos.com
Man arrested for murder in Santa Fe
Santa Fe, NM (KKOB) - Santa Fe police have arrested a 39-year old Santa Fe man in connection with a murder that happened early Thursday morning. Just before 2:30 a.m., police were called to Christus S...
Jan 16, 2026
