Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) - Albuquerque Police are investigating an apparent homicide which initially was reported as a traffic crash and fatality. Shortly after midnight early Wednesday morning, officers from the Southeast Area Command were called to a crash in the area of A...

Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) --According to a Legislative Finance Committee report released today, New Mexico's high error rate in issuing food benefits could cost the state $173 million per year under a new federal law. The error rate for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Pro...

Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) --Today New Mexico state Sen. Peter Wirth announced he won't seek his leadership position again for next year's legislative session, nor will he seek a sixth term in 2028. He has served in the state Senate since 2009 after a stint in the state House o...

Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- New Mexico is now home to the nation's largest wind farm as the SunZia Wind Project began operating this month. The wind turbines are located in San Miguel, Lincoln and Torrance counties, more than 900 combined, generating 3,650 megawatts of power ...

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - Researchers at Sandia National Laboratories are developing a new way to reuse old lithium-ion batteries by transforming them into upgraded materials for future use. The process uses a specialized microwave-based method to break down battery components kno...

SANTA FE, N.M. - Crews in Santa Fe are preparing to begin controlled blasting operations at the Caja del Rio Landfill as part of an ongoing effort to expand future waste disposal capacity. The first blast is scheduled for Tuesday, June 16, between 2 and 3 p.m. Officials say ...

SAN JUAN COUNTY, N.M. - A brush fire in San Juan County is forcing evacuations and shutting down a portion of a state highway. Crews are responding to the fire along New Mexico Highway 170 north of Road 1424, where flames have spread through brush and debris. Officials say t...

Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) --Approximately 18,000 allegations of elder abuse, neglect and exploitation have been received by NM Adult Protective Services so far this year. June is Elder Abuse Awareness Month and the state is helping New Mexicans recognize the warning signs and ...