Top Local Stories 2026
NM Ski resorts announce expected opening dates
***CORRECTION: Pajarito Mountain Ski Area opening date is DECEMBER 4, 2026. We erroneously reported it was December 26. Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) - NM ski resorts are hoping for a good to great ski season this year especially because of the Super El Niño weather event t...
Oct 19, 2026
Grant Money Available To Outdoor Businesses in NM
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) --Good news is coming for NM's outdoor recreation businesses. A competitive grant pilot launched by NM's Outdoor Recreation Division will help outdoor businesses expand their operations and reach new markets. A common challenge facing outdoor business...
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State Auditor wants better cybersecurity for local and state governments
Santa Fe, NM (KKOB) - New Mexico officials are taking new steps to strengthen cybersecurity protections for local governments. State Auditor Joseph Maestas says his office plans to introduce enhanced testing requirements next spring for city and county computer systems thr...
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UNM receives record $55 million donation
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) - For the second time this year, the University of New Mexico has received its largest donation in history. This time, it's an estimated $55 million from the estate of an anonymous donor, which will fund a variety of initiatives at the university. The ...
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Tijeras daycare has a history of state violations prior to having license suspended
Tijeras, NM (KKOB) - Newly reviewed state records show the New Mexico Early Learning Academy in Tijeras had several documented violations before state officials suspended the daycare's license this week. Inspection reports dating back to 2024 identified issues related to sta...
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NM DOT wants to install speed cameras in construction zones across the state to force speeders to slow down
Santa Fe, NM (KKOB) - New Mexico DOT, wants to put up speed cameras on highways around the state to force people to slow down in construction zones. They say this continues to be a serious dangerous problem and urged state lawmakers to support the idea of installing speed ca...
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Stansbury Apologizes After Missing Key House Vote
WASHINGTON, D.C. - New Mexico Congresswoman Melanie Stansbury is facing criticism from some members of her own party after missing a House vote on an impeachment resolution targeting Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. Stansbury was among 11 Democrats who did not cast a vote Mon...
4h ago
County Leaders Say Federal Assistance Critical to Flood Recovery
FARMINGTON, N.M. - San Juan County officials are continuing to seek federal disaster assistance following historic flooding that caused widespread damage across the region and left hundreds of homes and properties impacted. County leaders estimate the flooding caused approxi...
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