Top Local Stories 2025

BREAKING Senator Nicholas Paul Resigns from New Mexico State Senate
ALAMOGORDO, N.M. - State Senator Nicholas Paul announced Tuesday that he is resigning from the New Mexico State Senate, effective October 14, 2025. Paul, a Republican representing District 33, cited recent health concerns and a need to focus on family as the reason for stepp...
3h ago

UPDATE Fire Damages Bell Tower at Hinkle Family Fun Center in Albuquerque
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - A fire early Tuesday morning caused damage to the Hinkle Family Fun Center in northeast Albuquerque. According to Albuquerque Fire Rescue, crews were dispatched at 1:54 a.m. to the facility on Indian School Road NE after an automatic fire alarm was trigge...
4h ago

Fire Breaks Out at Popular Albuquerque Attraction
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - Fire crews responded to a blaze at the Hinkle Fun Center early Tuesday morning. Albuquerque Fire Rescue says the call came in just before 2 a.m. from the entertainment venue located on Indian School Road near Tramway Boulevard. When firefighters arrived, ...
7h ago

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...
Oct 13, 2025

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...
Oct 13, 2025

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...
Oct 13, 2025

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...
Oct 13, 2025

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
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