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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - Albuquerque Police are turning away incoming traffic from Balloon Fiesta Park after parking reached full capacity. APD's Traffic Unit says drivers who are not already at the field should avoid the area. Officers are redirecting vehicles to help manage con...

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - A server at Texas Roadhouse is facing charges after a shooting that began with a robbery inside the restaurant and ended in a nearby parking lot. According to police, 28-year-old Gabriel Sena was working at the Texas Roadhouse on Pan American Freeway Wedn...

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - A University of New Mexico Hospital employee was killed Thursday evening in a crash involving a pedestrian near the hospital. According to Albuquerque Police, the incident happened around 7:20 p.m. at the intersection of Lomas Boulevard and Stanford Drive...