Top Local Stories 2026
Who will control state trust land?
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- Two candidates are competing to become New Mexico's next State Land Commissioner, an office responsible for managing roughly 9 million acres of state trust land and generating revenue for public schools and other institutions. Democrat Juan de Jesus...
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Trujillo gets a new chair
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- New Mexico Senate Democrats have selected Senator Linda Trujillo of Santa Fe as their new majority leader. Trujillo was chosen during a closed-door caucus meeting and becomes the first woman elected to the position. Democrats also selected Senator C...
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Wilkerson Delivers Late Winner as United Tops Phoenix 2-1
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - For much of Sunday night, it felt like another gritty chapter in New Mexico United's season. The early breakthrough. The inevitable response. The tension of a match hanging in the balance. Then came the decisive moment. With less than 10 minutes remaining...
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Early Voting Begins Tuesday in Bernalillo County
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - Early voting for the 2026 General Election begins Tuesday in Bernalillo County, giving voters their first opportunity to cast ballots ahead of the November election. Voting will take place at the Bernalillo County Clerk's Annex, located at 1500 Lomas Blvd...
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New Mexico now can officially inspect meat and poultry as part of state inspections
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) - New Mexico has become the 31st state in the country to be approved with its own meat and poultry inspection program and as of October 1st it is operational offering producers another opportunity for inspection. The process is supposed to confirm that...
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Five People Hurt in Monday Morning Crash in Albuquerque
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) --ABQ Raw is reporting that Albuquerque Police and emergency medical crews from AFR and Albuquerque Ambulance responded to a crash near San Mateo and Homestead Rd this morning. The multi-vehicle crash, including a large yellow box truck, sent five peop...
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Bernalillo County to have community meeting Tuesday in Los Padillas
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) - Residents from and around Los Padillas are invited to attend an upcoming community meeting to learn more about projects taking shape in the Los Padillas neighborhood. The event, is hosted by County Commission Vice Chair Frank Baca, Bernalillo County...
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New Tools Available Through BernCo for Behavioral Health Services
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) --Three new tools to help residents find and access local social-service resources are now available through Bernalillo County. The County's Close the Loop is a coordinated system for behavioral health and and social service referrals. The public resou...
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