Top Local Stories 2025
Ted Turner, a New Mexico conservationist, has died
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- Media mogul and conservationist Ted Turner died at age 87 on Wednesday. He was once New Mexico's largest landowner, with around 1.1. million acres spread across three huge properties, which he saw as integral to his conservation work. He purchased h...
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Lindy's crashes the dance
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- The collapse at Lindy's Diner is now impacting neighboring businesses in downtown Albuquerque. Flamenco Works, a nonprofit dance studio that serves children and adults, closed its doors after the wall collapse at the adjacent building. City official...
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Wind farm coming to Torrance County
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) --New Mexico Land Commissioner Stephanie Garcia Richard signed an agreement with AFE Cedarville Wind to develop a 10,160-acre wind farm on state lands in Torrance County. The farm would generate around 212 megawatts of renewable electricity as well as...
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New Mexico Launches Effort to Stabilize Rural Health Care with New Support Center
SANTA FE, N.M. - New Mexico is moving to strengthen rural health care by creating a new statewide Center for Rural Health Sustainability and Innovation. The New Mexico Health Care Authority has released a request for proposals to select a vendor to operate the center, which ...
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Federal Mining Protections Expire in Upper Pecos Watershed
NEW MEXICO - Long‑standing federal protections limiting new mining activity in the Upper Pecos watershed have expired, opening the door to potential future development in the area. The change comes after the Trump administration canceled a withdrawal application that had r...
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Skunk Tests Positive for Rabies in Clovis
CLOVIS, N.M. - A skunk in Clovis has tested positive for rabies, marking the first confirmed case within city limits in 2026 and the second reported in Curry County so far this year. Clovis Animal Control officers responded May 1 to a report of a skunk exhibiting unusual beh...
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Gas Prices Surge Nationwide, Impact Felt by New Mexico Drivers
ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO - Gas prices are rising sharply across the United States, with drivers in New Mexico also seeing higher costs at the pump. According to AAA, the national average for a gallon of regular gasoline has climbed to about $4.48, increasing more than 30 cent...
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Meta says they could shutdown social media platforms in New Mexico
Santa Fe, NM (KKOB) - The legal battle between the State of New Mexico and Meta is moving into its next phase, with new questions about the company's future in the state. As the trial continues in Santa Fe, Meta says proposed regulations could make it too difficult to opera...
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