CIBOLA COUNTY, N.M. - A 69-year-old hiker is recovering after a dramatic overnight rescue on Mount Taylor, where he became lost in remote terrain and feared he might not survive the night. According to Cibola Search and Rescue, volunteers were called out around 3 a.m. Saturd...

ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO - There was no champagne celebration. No talk of simply being happy to be in the postseason. Inside the New Mexico United locker room Saturday night, the message was clear: the playoffs are not the destination. They're just the beginning. "We kno...

Balloon Fiesta Bids Farewell, But the Adventure Isn't Over Yet ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - For nine days, Albuquerque woke up before sunrise and looked skyward. There were mornings filled with glowing balloons and cups of coffee. There were special shapes that made crowds point, lau...

Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) - The City of Albuquerque's Office of Civic Engagement is hosting the Fall 2026 Civic Connections Volunteer Fest on Tuesday, October 13, from 3 to 6 pm at the Albuquerque Museum. The city government is bringing together city departments, nonprofits, co...

Las Cruces, NM (KKOB) - The minimum wage in Las Cruces is going up again next year. Beginning January 1st, workers within city limits must be paid at least $13.47 an hour, up from the current rate of $13.01. The minimum wage for tipped employees will also increase to $5.39 a...

Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) --With the general election only three weeks away a new Albuquerque Journal poll has NM's 2nd Congressional District race at only 4 points apart. Incumbent Democrat Gabe Vasquez is polling at 48% with Republican challenger Greg Cunningham at 44%. There...

Bosque, NM (KKOB) - New Mexico State Police are investigating a fatal crash involving a train and a vehicle in Bosque. Emergency crews responded to the collision near Highway 346 and Highway 116 Monday morning. Authorities have not released information about the victim or ho...

Albuquerque, NM (KKOB)- Democratic candidate Deb Haaland continues to lead Republican competitor former Rio Rancho mayor Gregg Hull in the race for governor, according to a new poll from the Albuquerque Journal over the weekend. When asked if it was election day whom they w...