Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) - Gas prices around New Mexico are averaging 11 cents higher compared to last week as thousands of New Mexicans prepare to head out for the the long Memorial Day weekend. The average statewide price for gas is $4.50 per gallon and residents in Farming...

Chaco Canyon, NM (KKOB) - The National Trust for Historic Preservation revealed its annual list and the Chaco cultural landscape, including Chaco Canyon, is now considered one of the country's 11 most endangered historic places. The group cited concerns that changes to fed...

Las Cruces, NM (KKOB) - Starting July 1st, the former Cesar Chavez Elementary in Las Cruces will have a new name. The Las Cruces Public Schools Board of Education announced the new name as Desert Bloom Elementary. The school's community considered other names like Desert Sky...

Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) - Albuquerque police have arrested a man in connection with the shooting death of his girlfriend in downtown on Tuesday night May 19. 46-year old Michael Follette, Jr., was arrested in the shooting death of 38-year old Skye Johnson. The shooting happen...

Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) --A woman's body found in the Cibola Forest under a bridge in Placitas in 2023 has now been identified. The investigation on how she died, continues. The victim, once known as "Sandoval Star" was Victoria De La Rosa, a Mexican national whose...

Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) --Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham issued an executive order Wednesday declaring drought and severe fire conditions statewide and directed state agencies to take coordinated action to ensure communities receive timely information, technical assistance a...

Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) --Lower winds in the area have helped firefighters strengthen control lines on the Seven Cabins Fire. The fire has now burned 16,443 acres and is 7% contained. Lower winds in the area allowed for aerial firing to enhance control lines. GO status evacua...

MOUNTAINAIR, N.M. - New Mexico State Police are leading an active hazmat investigation following a deadly exposure incident at a residence in Mountainair. Authorities say they responded around 11 a.m. to assist the Torrance County Sheriff's Office on what was initially repor...