Top Local Stories 2025
UNM School of Medicine studies CCM
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- The gene mutation that causes Cerebral Cavernous Malformation is unusually prevalent among New Mexico families who can trace their ancestry back many generations. CCM causes tiny blood vessels in the brain to bleed - hundreds, in some cases - potent...
Jun 27, 2026
Estancia drying up
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- On Thursday city officials in Estancia passed a resolution declaring a water emergency. The town reports it's experiencing issues that affect the water supply including challenges to maintain sufficient water reserves and pressure for drinking water...
Jun 27, 2026
Orlando Perez pleas not guilty
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- Miguel Orlando Perez the semi-truck driver charged in the crash that killed Bernalillo County Sheriff's sergeant Michael Schlattman, pleaded not guilty during his arraignment today (Friday). Schlattman was killed in February when Perez's semi-truc...
Jun 27, 2026
EF-0 Tornado Confirmed in Los Lunas After Thursday Storm
LOS LUNAS, N.M. - The National Weather Service has confirmed that a tornado that moved through Los Lunas on Thursday has been classified as an EF-0 landspout. According to officials, the tornado formed in an open field near Highway 6 and Interstate 25 before crossing both ro...
Jun 26, 2026
Las Cruces Couple Charged in Deadly Stabbing Following Neighbor Dispute
LAS CRUCES, N.M. - A Las Cruces couple is facing multiple charges after a stabbing that left a man dead following a dispute with a neighbor. Authorities say 37-year-old Aaron Noriega Salas and 33-year-old Erica Ortiz were arrested in connection with the death of Guillermo Ro...
Jun 26, 2026
New Mexico to Shut Down NM Connect Mental Health App
SANTA FE, N.M. - A state-run mental health app in New Mexico is set to shut down next week after officials say it saw limited use. The New Mexico Health Care Authority announced that the NM Connect app will be discontinued Tuesday, with resources being redirected to other be...
Jun 26, 2026
Water rescue successful
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- Albuquerque Fire Rescue says a woman who was reportedly swept into an arroyo by fast-moving flash flood waters is now out of the water and alive. Authorities responded after reports of a person being carried away by sudden floodwaters. Officials rem...
Jun 26, 2026
Migrants have to be on U.S. soil to claim asylum
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- In a 6 to 3 decision, the U.S Supreme Court has ruled that migrants trying to enter the U.S claiming asylum cannot do so while still in Mexico. They have to apply once they are on U.S soil. The decision will now clear the way for the Trump Administ...
Jun 25, 2026










