Top Local Stories 2025
Police Respond to Scene at Rehoboth Christian School Near Gallup
GALLUP, N.M. - Police are responding to an active scene Wednesday at Rehoboth Christian School near Gallup. According to Gallup Police Department Chief Erin Toadlena‑Pablo, all students and staff were safely evacuated from the school and are being reunited with their famil...
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New Mexico Offering $3 Million in Grants for Meat Processing Facilities
Las Cruces, N.M. - New Mexico meat processing businesses will be able to apply for a share of approximately $3 million in state grant funding beginning April 13, according to the New Mexico Department of Agriculture. The New Mexico Local Meat Processing Grant is funded throu...
7h ago
Why the Gathering of Nations Powwow Is Ending
ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO - Organizers of the Gathering of Nations Powwow say the event is ending after its 2026 gathering due to long‑term planning and coordination challenges beyond their control, without pointing to a single specific cause. In an announcement made in Augu...
9h ago
Justice Julie Vargas Sworn In as New Mexico Chief Justice
Santa Fe, N.M. - Justice Julie J. Vargas was sworn in Wednesday as Chief Justice of the New Mexico Supreme Court. Justice Vargas was elected to the position by her colleagues on the court and will serve a two‑year term. She becomes the 44th person to lead the state's highe...
9h ago
NMDOT to Hold Public Meeting on Proposed Tramway Boulevard Safety Improvements
ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO - The New Mexico Department of Transportation is inviting the public to participate in an upcoming meeting focused on proposed traffic and safety improvements along Tramway Boulevard. The meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, April 8, from 6 to 8 p.m. a...
10h ago
Missing: Dominic Crespin
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) --The Albuquerque Police Department is requesting the public's help in locating Dominic Crespin. Mr. Crespin was last seen at his residence on Sunday morning in the area of Arroyo Crest Dr NW and 7 Bar Loop. He's driving a white Chevy SUV with NM licen...
11h ago
AG Plans to Sue CYFD
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) --A year long investigation by the NM Department of Justice has resulted in a planned lawsuit against CYFD by Attorney General Raul Torrez. The investigation by the NM Department of Justice uncovered severe child safety issues and CYFD abusing the stat...
12h ago
Metro Youth Art Exhibit Open
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) --The Metro Youth Art Exhibit is now open to the public. The exhibit features 1200 examples of APS middle and high school art with every school represented in the professionally juried art exhibit. The show with an all time highest number of participa...
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