Top Local Stories 2025
Lawsuit filed against CYFD says agency and former group home employee failed teen who died by suicide
Santa Fe, NM (KKOB) - A new lawsuit has been filed against the Children, Youth and Families Department, the state Health Care Authority, AMIkids, and a former group home employee following the death of a teenage boy. According to The New Mexican, the lawsuit alleges 16-year-...
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New Mexico Updates SNAP Verification Process Starting May 1
SANTA FE, N.M. - New Mexico families enrolled in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program will see changes to the application and renewal process beginning May 1, as the state rolls out a new verification requirement aimed at improving accuracy in benefit determinations...
1h ago
Bernalillo active shooter identified charges filed
Bernalillo, NM (KKOB) - Police have identified the man involved in Tuesday morning's active shooter incident in Bernalillo that forced the shutdown of Rail Runner Express service and Bernalillo Public Schools. Investigators say 57-year-old Paul Mendez shot at three people si...
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City of Albuquerque Provides Update on Language Access Efforts
ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO - The City of Albuquerque is highlighting progress made in expanding language access across city departments, five years after the issue was formally addressed through a city resolution. The update was shared during an event hosted by the City's Offic...
20h ago
New Mexico Reaches $2.25 Million Settlement With Mylan Over EpiPen Pricing
ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO - The State of New Mexico has reached a $2.25 million settlement with pharmaceutical company Mylan Inc. over allegations tied to the pricing of EpiPen Auto‑Injector products, which are used to treat severe allergic reactions. Attorney General Ra&uac...
21h ago
Tax Day: How April 15 Became the Deadline and What to Know If You're Not Ready to File
Tax Day is typically April 15, the annual deadline for most Americans to file federal income tax returns or request an extension. While often viewed as a yearly stress point, the date has a long history and has evolved alongside changes in the nation's tax system. How Tax Da...
22h ago
Jury Finds Live Nation, Ticketmaster Held Harmful Monopoly; Potential Implications for New Mexico
ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO - A federal jury has found concert giant Live Nation and its ticketing subsidiary Ticketmaster maintained a harmful monopoly over major concert venues, dealing a blow to the companies in a closely watched lawsuit brought by dozens of U.S. states. The ...
22h ago
Unemployment fraud lands him in prison
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) --44 year old Joseph Martinez of Belen has been sentenced to prison for carrying out an unemployment fraud scheme in which he received more than $177,000. Between June 18th, 2020, and October 15th, 2021, he submitted 21 fraudulent unemployment insuran...
Apr 15, 2026
