Top Local Stories 2026
APS Reports Strong Math Performance, Stable Reading Scores
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - Albuquerque Public Schools students largely maintained the academic progress they made last year, according to newly released state assessment results. Data from the New Mexico Measures of Student Success and Achievement (NM-MSSA) shows APS students in gr...
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Governor Travels to Michigan for 'Disagree Better' Discussion
SANTA FE, N.M. - Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham traveled to Ann Arbor, Michigan, on Monday to participate in a bipartisan forum aimed at encouraging more civil political discussions. The event, held at the University of Michigan, paired New Mexico's Democratic governor with...
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Motel 6 building serves housing needs
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- A former Motel 6 in Los Alamos is getting a new lease on life. The Trinity Ridge Co-Living group plans to convert the space into approximately 70 furnished studio and one-bedroom apartments, according to a news release, marketing them as extended-st...
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The state is retaining a majority of its locally trained physician assistants
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) --Micah Shaw, the program director for UNM's Physician Assistant Program says that about 90% of the program's students remain in the state to practice after graduation. Since it was launched in 1997 the program has seen 399 graduates. Ninety-two per...
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Man on fire airlifted to Denver
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) --The San Juan County Sheriff's Office has released the name of a man on fire, who was walking at 7:11 p.m. Aug. 23rd in the area of County Roads 5500 and 5468 near U.S. 64 east of Farmington. When deputies arrived, Ty Reynolds reportedly was disorient...
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Firefighters Continue Work on Frijoles Fire in Pecos Wilderness
SANTA FE, N.M. - Fire officials say the Frijoles Fire has grown by approximately 410 acres over the past several days as flames moved into drainages below Sierra Mosca in the Pecos Wilderness. The wildfire is now estimated at 15,956 acres and remains 79% contained. Despite t...
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State Seeks Organization to Lead Rural Health Data Hub Initiative
SANTA FE, N.M. - The New Mexico Health Care Authority is seeking a qualified organization to oversee a new statewide effort aimed at improving how healthcare information is shared and used in rural, frontier, and Tribal communities. The initiative, known as the Rural Health ...
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New Mexico United Settles for Draw After Surrendering Early Lead
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - New Mexico United had control early but couldn't finish the job Friday night, settling for a 2-2 draw against Indy Eleven at Isotopes Park. United struck quickly with goals just two minutes apart in the opening half. Luther Archimède opened the sco...
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