Category Archives: KKOB Local News
Goals, Guitars & the Galaxy: Hurst Stars on Star Wars Night
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - New Mexico United extended its home unbeaten streak to nine matches Wednesday night, finishing in a 2-2 draw against El Paso at Rio Grande Credit Union Field at Isotopes Park. The ...
May 07, 2026
Deadline Nears to Avoid Late Fees on Bernalillo County Property Taxes
ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO - Bernalillo County property owners are running out of time to pay the second half of their 2025 property taxes before late penalties take effect. While payments were originall...
May 07, 2026
New Mexico Supreme Court Upholds Muhammad Syed Murder Conviction in 2022 Albuquerque Case
ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO - The New Mexico Supreme Court has upheld the first-degree murder conviction of Muhammad Syed in connection with a 2022 shooting in Albuquerque. In a unanimous decision, the Co...
May 07, 2026
New contracts signed with ICE to continue operations of detention centers in Torrance and Cibola counties
Torrance County, NM (KKOB) - Cibola and Torrance counties have signed new contracts with CoreCivic for the operation of private prisons with Immigration and Customs Enforcement. These are the immigrat...
May 07, 2026
Mixed reactions to planned expansion of Los Alamos National Labs
Los Alamos, NM (KKOB) - While a federal decision has cleared the way for major expansion at Los Alamos National Laboratory. That planned expansion is drawing mixed reactions. Los Alamos County Council...
May 07, 2026
Santa Fe announces city budget for fiscal year 2027
Santa Fe, NM (KKOB) - The City of Santa Fe has released a proposed $521.1 million budget for fiscal year 2027-an increase of about 8.1% compared to the current $479 million budget. The plan includes a...
May 07, 2026
Candidate for County Assessor arrested for DWI
Espaola, NM (KKOB) - Early voting is underway across New Mexico, but in Rio Arriba County, one candidate is facing a DWI charge. Josie Valdez, a Democratic candidate for County Assessor, was arrested ...
May 07, 2026
Woman arrested in connection with arson fires at NMSU
Las Cruces, NM (KKOB) - A 58-year old woman is in custody wanted for several arson fires on the New Mexico State University campus. Robin Appleton, is charged with three counts of arson over $500 and ...
May 07, 2026
Los Alamos Police Work to Return $50K in Stolen Property After Multi-Agency Investigation
NEW MEXICO - The Los Alamos Police Department is working to return more than $50,000 worth of recovered property believed to be stolen to its rightful owners. According to police, the items are tied t...
May 07, 2026
Surveillance Video Shows Brazen Fence Theft at Albuquerque Distillery
ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO - An unusual theft caught on camera at an Albuquerque distillery is drawing attention after new surveillance video surfaced. The incident happened April 30 at Hollow Spirits' u...
May 07, 2026
