Category Archives: KKOB Local News
Edgewood teacher on leave during investigation of allegations of inappropriate contact with female students
Edgewood, NM (KKOB) - A Physical Education teacher at Edgwood Middle School is on paid leave and was under investigation by the school district and police after three female students made allegations ...
Jul 28, 2026
Ex-Navy SEAL sentenced for transporting explosives he was going to use against law enforcement
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) - A former U.S. Navy SEAL who intended to use explosives against law enforcement officers at California protests and whose actions prosecutors argued were motivated by extremist...
Jul 28, 2026
Former Republican Party treasurer loses appeal to be released from jail pending trial
Las Cruces, NM (KKOB) - The former treasurer of the Republican Party of New Mexico will remain behind bars as she awaits trial in a deadly hit-and-run case in Doa Ana County. An appeals court has deni...
Jul 28, 2026
More Than 11,000 Veterans Receive Free Lifetime Access to New Mexico State Parks
SANTA FE, N.M. - More than 11,000 New Mexico veterans have received free lifetime passes to New Mexico State Parks since the program launched on July 1, 2025, state officials announced. The benefit wa...
Jul 28, 2026
Some Fire Restrictions Lifted
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) --Federal officials have lifted fire restrictions for the Mount Taylor and Magdalena ranger districts. Monsoon rains have significantly reduced wildfire danger in western NM to ...
Jul 28, 2026
Police Operation Shuts Down Coors Boulevard Near Arenal
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - Albuquerque police are conducting an active law enforcement operation in southwest Albuquerque involving SWAT and K-9 units. According to the Albuquerque Police Department, officer...
Jul 28, 2026
You Can Vote On A Salary For Legislators
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) --New Mexicans will soon be able to vote on a resolution that will give legislators a salary. The resolution will appear on the ballot this November and if passed could change t...
Jul 28, 2026
$37 Million Available to Expand Public Land
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) --Proposals are now being accepted for projects that create, expand, or restore public lands. The Department of Finance and Administration has $37 million now available to expan...
Jul 28, 2026
Indian Pueblo Cultural Center Celebrates 50 Years
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) --The Indian Pueblo Cultural Center is celebrating their 50 year anniversary in August with plans to celebrate all month long. The first event happens this Saturday. Since its f...
Jul 28, 2026
UNM going modern
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- The University of New Mexico is modernizing its grid. The state-funded project will electrify campus heating systems, deploy battery energy storage, and reduce carbon emissio...
Jul 27, 2026
