Category Archives: KKOB Local News
Bernalillo County Deputy Indicted on Child Abuse, Battery Charges
ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO - A Bernalillo County Sheriff's deputy is facing criminal charges following a grand jury indictment. According to our news partners at KOAT, Deputy Bryan Lassley has been indic...
Jun 08, 2026
FBI Searching for Man Wanted in Major Fentanyl Case Tied to New Mexico
ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO - The FBI's Albuquerque office is asking for the public's help in locating a man wanted in connection with a large fentanyl trafficking case. Investigators say Raymond Lawrence...
Jun 08, 2026
Concerns over increasing fentanyl overdoses and exposure to residents and first responders
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) - In the last year, New Mexico's Department of Public Safety says, they've seen an increase in cases involving powdered fentanyl all over the state. The latest case happened ove...
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Two Charged In Stabbing Death
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) --Two people have been charged in a killing that happened two years ago in SE Albuquerque. Emiliano Vallejos and Rosalyn Garcia stole a phone belonging to Ty James and then stab...
Jun 08, 2026
Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad services begins Tuesday June 9th
Chama, NM (KKOB) - The Cumbres and Toltec Scenic Railroad is set to reopen this week after a delayed start to the season. Operations were pushed back in May due to drought conditions and elevated fire...
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Moped rider killed in Saturday crash in Southeast Albuquerque
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) - Albuquerque Police are investigating a crash involving a moped that happened Saturday afternoon in the area of Zuni and San Pablo SE. The driver was not wearing a helmet and s...
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DEVELOPING STORY: Three Hospitalized After Small Plane Crash in Santa Teresa
SANTA TERESA, N.M. - Three people were hospitalized after a small plane crashed Friday morning at the Doa Ana County International Jetport in southern New Mexico. Emergency officials say the crash hap...
Jun 05, 2026
Attorney General Raul Torrez announces lawsuit against Kalshi
Santa Fe, NM (KKOB) - Following four of the New Mexico's tribes suing the online prediction market platform "Kalshi" in May, state attorney general Raul Torrez has announced this week that the State w...
Jun 05, 2026
UPDATE: Santa Fe police rule bodies found inside home was a murder-suicide
Santa Fe, NM (KKOB) - Santa Fe Police have determined the death of a man and a woman found inside a home on Chalan Rd, was a murder-suicide. SFPD detectives identified the couple as 28-year old Victor...
Jun 05, 2026
APS "Story Time in the Park" Combines Summer Meals and Reading for Kids
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - Albuquerque Public Schools is teaming up with Bernalillo County and the City of Albuquerque to offer a summer program that combines literacy and meal support for children. The "Sto...
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