Top Local Stories 2026
Valencia County Sheriffs arrests two in Belen drug bust
Belen, NM (KKOB) - Valencia County Sheriff's Office along with the Los Lunas Police Department arrested two people in connection with drug activity in the county. After a months long investigation, on Wednesday October 14, deputies and officers executed a search warrant in ...
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Five arrested for running alleged drug operation from Juarez, Mexico jail into southern New Mexico
Las Cruces, NM (KKOB) - Federal drug trafficking charges have been filed against five people for distribution of meth and fentanyl in southern NM led by an American citizen running the operation from a prison in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico. According to court documents, beginning ...
3h ago
Thousands of New Mexicans to loose Medicare Advantage coverage
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) - Thousands of New Mexicans will be losing Medicare Advantage coverage because three insurers are dropping plans from their networks. Presbyterian Healthcare Services announced in August that it would end all Advantage plans, which will impact 30,000 ...
4h ago
NMSP investigating fatal officer involved shooting in Hobbs
Hobbs, NM (KKOB) - New Mexico State Police is investigating an officer involved shooting that happened in Hobbs on Thursday involving a Hobbs PD officer. According to initial information, around 1 a.m. Thursday, an Hobbs PD officer for unknown reasons tried to detain a man ...
4h ago
Police Search for Suspects After Santa Fe Drive-By Shooting
SANTA FE, N.M. - Santa Fe Police are investigating a drive-by shooting that damaged an occupied home and vehicle on the city's south side Thursday night. According to police, officers responded to the 1200 block of Senda Del Valle at approximately 9:42 p.m. after a ShotSpott...
4h ago
Cordell trial canceled
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- The trial for a Deming couple accused of abusing their children and forcing them to live in underground tunnels has been canceled. Prosecutors say Melvin and Valerie Cordell were scheduled to go on trial Wednesday on numerous child abuse and sex cri...
21h ago
Name change is slow and confusing process
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- The effort to rename Avenida Cesar Chavez in Albuquerque is moving forward, but some residents say the process has been slow and confusing. The city began considering a new name earlier this year following allegations against labor leader Cesar Cha...
23h ago
Carrejo accused of trafficking her children
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- A newly indicted Otero County woman accused of trafficking and abusing her children had previously been the subject of several welfare checks and abuse investigations, according to law enforcement records. Authorities say Landy Carrejo, 37, is accu...
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