Top Local Stories 2025

Your Guide to the 2025 Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta
The skies over Albuquerque are about to come alive with color as the 2025 Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta kicks off October 4-12. Whether you're a first-time visitor or a seasoned Fiesta fan, here's everything you need to know to make the most of this iconic New Mex...
Oct 03, 2025

Teens Indicted in Española Murder and Shooting Attempt
ESPAÑOLA, N.M. - Two 15-year-olds have been indicted in connection with a deadly crime spree in Española that left one woman dead and targeted individuals outside a homeless shelter. A grand jury charged both teens with first-degree murder for the May 31 killin...
4h ago

Albuquerque Teen Accused of Bringing Gun to School Will Be Released to Parents
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - A 14-year-old student in Albuquerque who was arrested for bringing a gun to school is scheduled to be released to his parents, following a juvenile court ruling on Tuesday afternoon. The incident took place on October 3 at an Albuquerque high school, wher...
6h ago

Investigation Underway After Shooting Near Sadie's Restaurant in Northeast Albuquerque
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M - Albuquerque Police are investigating a shooting that occurred Wednesday afternoon near Sadie's restaurant on Academy Road in the city's northeast area. Officers responded to reports of gunfire around 3:30 p.m. near the intersection of Academy Road and San ...
9h ago

Mexico owes water
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- Water battles between the US and Mexico persist as Mexico's deadline this month to pay the United States water it owes under a 1944 international treaty, looms closer. Under the treaty, the United States must send Mexico 1.5 million acre-feet of wa...
21h ago

New Mexico ranks well in manufacturing growth
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) --Today the New Mexico Economic Development Department announced there has been continued strong national rankings in employment and wage growth within the manufacturing sector. New Mexico ranked sixth in the nation for year-over-year growth in manufa...
21h ago

More speed cameras coming
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- New speed cameras have gone live on Central and San Pedro, monitoring both eastbound and westbound lanes. The city now has 22 cameras in all with plans to add more on Lead Ave., Coors Blvd., Eubank, Tramway and Carlisle. The city says since installi...
23h ago

Latino Population Hits Historic High Nationwide - Nearly Half of New Mexico Identifies as Latino
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - For the first time in U.S. history, one in five Americans identify as Latino, according to a new study from UCLA and California Lutheran University. Using 2024 Census data, researchers found the Latino population has grown to over 68 million, an increase ...
Oct 08, 2025
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