Top Local Stories 2025

More bus security means more costs
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- An Albuquerque hiring event for 25 new transit security officers comes days after a a bus driver allegedly stabbed a passenger to death. APD Chief Harold Medina says more security on buses will cost money. Adding, what we were funded for with cou...
47m ago

Laguna Fire at 45%
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- The Laguna Wildfire burning in northern New Mexico has scorched 14,700 acres and is now 45% contained. Officials say the acreage was adjusted after more accurate infrared mapping. Evacuation orders are in place for Gallinas Ranch, with nearby areas ...
1h ago

A Safe Outdoor Space for Albuquerque
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- Albuquerque's New Creation Church is piloting the city's first Safe Outdoor Space, offering a secure place for unhoused residents to camp. Pastor Jesse Harden says the initiative is about helping people move forward, but current regulations make lon...
1h ago

Brush Fire Near Albuquerque Botanic Garden Quickly Contained by Fire Crews
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - Albuquerque Fire Rescue (AFR) responded to a brush fire Saturday afternoon near the BioPark Botanic Garden, where flames and smoke were seen rising from the east side of the Rio Grande. The fire was reported shortly before 4:00 p.m., prompting AFR to disp...
6h ago

New Mexico Supreme Court to Hold Rule of Law Program in Farmington
SANTA FE, N.M. - The New Mexico Supreme Court will travel to Farmington next month as part of its annual Rule of Law Program, an initiative designed to help students better understand the state's judicial system and the role of courts in resolving legal disputes. On August 2...
6h ago

Doña Ana County Deputy Dies After On-Duty Crash with Semi-Truck
MESILLA, N.M. - A Doña Ana County sheriff's deputy has died following a crash on Interstate 10 that occurred while he was on duty. Deputy Antonio Aleman, 33, was driving his patrol vehicle on July 8 when it collided with the rear of a semi-truck near Avenida de Mesill...
6h ago

Newly Released Video Sheds Light on Deadly Traffic Stop That Killed Bloomfield Officer
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - What began as a routine traffic stop on Memorial Day ended in tragedy for the Bloomfield Police Department. Newly released lapel camera footage reveals the events that led to the fatal shooting of Officer Timothy Ontiveros. The stop was initiated over a h...
7h ago

Albuquerque Ranks #17 in 2025 for Work-Life and Mental Health Balance
In 2025, work-life balance isn't just a workplace perk - it's a lifestyle priority. As remote and hybrid work continue to reshape how and where Americans live, more people are choosing cities that support not only their careers but also their well-being. CoworkingCafe has ju...
7h ago
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