Top Local Stories 2025
New Mexico GOP Treasurer Arrested in Fatal Hit-and-Run Case in Las Cruces
LAS CRUCES, N.M. - The treasurer of the Republican Party of New Mexico has been arrested in connection with a fatal hit-and-run crash earlier this week in Las Cruces. Authorities say Kimberly Skaggs, 54, is facing felony charges of leaving the scene of an accident involving ...
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Boyfriend arrested in connection with shooting death of woman
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) - The boyfriend of a woman shot over the weekend has been arrested after she died at the hospital. 33-year old James Candelaria is now at MDC accused of shooting Destiny Benavidez on Saturday at a residence in the 2100 block of Edith Blvd SE. Officer...
1h ago
New Mexico film supports small towns
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- On Tuesday, the New Mexico Film Office announced that film production spending in rural areas set a record of $55.74 million, beating the previous mark of $50.2 million in 2022. The Uplift Zone is a financial incentive to get filmmakers into New Mex...
16h ago
Speed cameras keep proliferating in Albuquerque
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) --More speed cameras arriving in the Duke City. With four new cameras, the total is 34. The new speed cameras are located at Fourth near Griego, Central at 61st east, Central at 61st west, and Unser at Gwin. Jennifer Turner, Director of the Departmen...
17h ago
60 years for Ball
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- Sixty years in prison was the sentence handed down yesterday to an Albuquerque man for a string of crimes that included two murders. Preston Ball was arrested in 2024 after he admitted to killing Matthew Aragon. After an investigation it was determi...
17h ago
New Mexico Launches Free Mental Wellness App for Teens
SANTA FE, N.M. - New Mexico is launching a new digital mental wellness platform aimed at helping teens manage everyday challenges. Beginning this week, teens ages 13 to 18 in Taos County will have free access to Navi, a web-based app designed to support emotional well-being....
23h ago
Clovis Police Arrest Suspect in Deadly Shooting, Second Man Also Facing Charges
CLOVIS, N.M. - Clovis police have made an arrest in a deadly shooting that happened earlier this month along Main Street. Officers were called to the 1100 block of Main Street just after 12:30 a.m. on June 20, where they found a 22-year-old man in the roadway with a gunshot ...
23h ago
Wildfire Near McCauley Springs Prompts Evacuations in Sandoval County
SANDOVAL COUNTY, N.M. - Evacuations have been ordered in parts of Sandoval County and the Santa Fe National Forest as crews respond to a wildfire burning in the McCauley Springs area. Forest officials say the fire was reported earlier today and has burned approximately 30 ac...
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