Top Local Stories 2026
Haaland has plans for housing projects
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- On Thursday Deb Haaland, the Democratic nominee for New Mexico governor, toured a new affordable housing project in Albuquerque. Sombra Del Oeste community, is a partially completed 72-home development in southwest Albuquerque. The townhomes come wi...
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Moose are locals
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- In recent years, Moose sightings have been increasing in northern communities like Chama and Taos. This has ignited the question of whether the animals are native to New Mexico. A recent study conducted by UNM shows that they are. The team combed th...
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Food Banks See Growing Demand as SNAP Changes, Inflation Strain New Mexico Families
SANTA FE, N.M. - Food banks across New Mexico are reporting increased demand as families struggle with higher living costs and changes to federal nutrition assistance programs. The Food Depot, a regional food bank based in Santa Fe, says it has seen a significant increase in...
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APD: Suspected DWI Driver Arrested After Head-On Crash on West Side
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - Albuquerque police arrested a suspected drunk driver Thursday evening following a head-on crash that left two people seriously injured on the city's west side. According to the Albuquerque Police Department, officers responded around 7 p.m. to a two-vehic...
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Grants PD cancels contract with Flock cameras
Grants, NM (KKOB) - Another city in New Mexico has canceled their contract and removing Flock license plate reader cameras. The Grants Police Department will stop using the cameras, citing privacy concerns raised by community members and will look for other security technolo...
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Santa Fe Man Sentenced to Two Life Terms for Killing Ex-Girlfriend and Her Son
SANTA FE, N.M. - A Santa Fe man convicted of killing his former girlfriend and her teenage son has been sentenced to the maximum penalty allowed under New Mexico law. According to First Judicial District Attorney Mary Carmack-Altwies, District Court Judge Bryan Biedscheid Li...
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State agencies blame mother for death of 8-month old infant
Santa Fe, NM (KKOB) - On Thursday, three New Mexico state agencies-including CYFD, and the Department of Health, issuing a joint statement blaming a recent baby's death on the mother. Although concerns about drug exposure were raised when the baby was born with drugs in her ...
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Albuquerque Man Sentenced to 12 Years for Producing Child Sexual Abuse Material
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - An Albuquerque man has been sentenced to prison after admitting to producing and distributing child sexual abuse material involving his own child. A judge on Thursday sentenced Timothy Houle, 34, to the maximum sentence of 12 years in prison. According to...
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