Top Local Stories 2025

New Mexico EMS Response Times Among Slowest in U.S., Study Finds
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - A recent study analyzing emergency medical service (EMS) response times across 47 states found that New Mexico's average response time was 12.14 minutes, placing it among the slower states nationwide. The data, collected from 2018 to 2022 by first aid exp...
7h ago

Two Arrested, Large Drug Seizures Made in Albuquerque Narcotics Operation
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - New Mexico State Police executed two residential search warrants in Albuquerque on October 10 as part of an ongoing crackdown on illegal drug activity in Bernalillo County. The operation, led by the Crime Suppression Bureau (CSB) with support from the Sta...
8h ago

United, Orange County SC Trade Blows in 3-3 Draw as Playoff Push Tightens
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - New Mexico United and Orange County SC delivered a six-goal thriller Saturday night at Isotopes Park, ending in a 3-3 draw that kept United's playoff hopes alive but left the home crowd wanting more. Forward Greg Hurst led the charge with two first-half g...
8h ago

Driver Arrested After Early Morning Crash Critically Injures One in Northwest Albuquerque
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - Albuquerque police arrested 25-year-old Seth Mitchell early Saturday morning following a crash that left another driver critically injured. Officers responded to the scene at Coors Bypass and Ellison Drive NW around 3:12 a.m. Investigators determined that...
10h ago

Recreational water to avoid
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- The New Mexico Environment Department is warning visitors to use caution at several lakes due to harmful algae blooms. Quemado Lake, Snow Lake, and Hopewell Lake are currently affected, with earlier blooms reported at Charette, Clayton, and Lake Mal...
Oct 10, 2025

Baby loses battle
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- Estrella Miracle Montoya was born prematurely in 2024 with drugs in her system. She spent months in the hospital before being placed in foster care with her aunt. In mid-2025, CYFD returned her to her parents, despite objections from the foster fami...
Oct 10, 2025

Duke City Marathon almost here
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- The City of Albuquerque is now the presenting partner for the Duke City Marathon. While the race will still start and end at Civic Plaza, the course will take runners through Rio Grande Boulevard, Los Ranchos, and Old Town Plaza. Organizers say this...
Oct 10, 2025

Man Arrested in Fatal Hit-and-Run Near UNM Hospital
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - Albuquerque Police have arrested a man in connection with a fatal hit-and-run near the University of New Mexico Hospital. Investigators say 42-year-old Brian Boyce was driving a maroon Honda Accord when he struck 28-year-old Alec Montoya, who was crossing...
Oct 10, 2025
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