Top Local Stories 2025
Former state Republican party treasurer appears in court in Las Cruces
Las Cruces, NM (KKOB) - The former treasurer of the Republican Party in New Mexico, arrested last month in connection with a deadly hit-and-run crash in Doña Ana County, pleaded not guilty to her charges. 54-year old Kimberly Ann Skaggs, was arrested on June 24 in con...
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City and county clean up bosque along the Rio Grande to reduce wildfire dangers
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) - Multiple agencies are working together on a large-scale cleanup effort in Albuquerque's Bosque aimed at reducing wildfire hazards and addressing safety concerns. Bernalillo County says crews cleared 31 sites during the first week of the initiative a...
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Silver City Man Charged With Threatening U.S. Forest Service Officer
LAS CRUCES, N.M. - A Silver City man is facing a federal charge after prosecutors say he threatened a U.S. Forest Service officer following a court appearance in Las Cruces. According to the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of New Mexico, Fred Berry, 55, appeared in f...
Jul 14, 2026
New Mexico Joins Multi-State Lawsuit to Block Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - New Mexico has joined 11 other states in a lawsuit seeking to stop Paramount's proposed acquisition of Warner Bros., a deal valued at approximately $110 billion that would create one of the largest entertainment companies in the world. The states argue th...
Jul 14, 2026
Couple pleads guilty in infant overdose death
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) - An Albuquerque couple has pleaded guilty in the death of a 1-year old baby who overdosed on fentanyl and methamphetamines. Monique Sanchez and Thomas Soto pled guilty of charges including Abandonment of a Child Resulting in Death, and Child Abuse in...
Jul 14, 2026
Man arrested in connection with Monday morning motorcycle crash death near Coronado Mall
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) - A 21-year old Albuquerque man was arrested in connection with the Monday morning fatal crash involving a vehicle and a motorcycle on Louisiana Blvd near Coronado Mall. APD reports fatal crash investigators arrived in the area of Louisiana Blvd NE a...
Jul 14, 2026
Lindy's Bliss building owner sue city and insurance company
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) - A lawsuit has been filed against the City of Albuquerque over the demolition of the historic Bliss Building in downtown Albuquerque. The building's owners, Steve and Dawn Vatoseow, claim in their suit the city rushed to demolish the more than 120-yea...
Jul 14, 2026
PNM Urges Customers to Prepare for New Mexico Storm Season
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - With storm season underway across New Mexico, PNM is encouraging customers to review their emergency plans and prepare for potential power outages caused by strong winds and rapidly changing weather conditions. The utility says having an outage kit readil...
Jul 14, 2026
