Top Local Stories 2026
Labor Leader and Civil Rights Activist Dolores Huerta Dies at 96
ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO - Dolores Huerta, the legendary labor organizer and civil rights activist who helped transform the lives of migrant farmworkers across the United States, has died at the age of 96, according to a statement released by her family. Huerta was one of the...
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Methane emissions limits to be cut
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- Texas is the largest oil-producing state in the United States, followed by New Mexico, which in 2024 produced 744.6 million barrels of oil. On Tuesday President Trump said that his administration is "terminating" a Biden-era rule that aime...
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Mother Sentenced in Child Abuse Case Involving Death of 4-Month-Old
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - An Albuquerque woman has been sentenced to prison in connection with the death of her 4-month-old son, who was born with methamphetamine in his system and later died in a home where investigators found illegal drugs. Gabriella Muniz was sentenced this wee...
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New Mexico Leaders Honor Dolores Huerta Following Her Death at 96
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - Political leaders across New Mexico are remembering labor organizer and civil rights icon Dolores Huerta as a transformational advocate whose work reshaped the lives of farmworkers and inspired generations of activists. Huerta died Wednesday at the age of...
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Albuquerque Softball Coach Charged With Voyeurism
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - A longtime Albuquerque softball coach and sports recruiting business owner has been charged with voyeurism following an incident involving a 17-year-old girl in northeast Albuquerque. According to a police report, the incident occurred last Wednesday morn...
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A whole lot of pumpkin pies
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- There's 1,052 pounds of pumpkin sitting in front of Jericho Nursery off Alameda Street. "Mayfield", as it's been named by its grower Allen Clark, has broken the state record for giant pumpkin. That record, was set by Clark in 2025 with a 1...
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Stormy skies continue
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- New Mexico's weather pattern is turning active again as a surge of tropical moisture moves into the state late this week. Forecasters say scattered showers and thunderstorms will be most likely across southern and eastern New Mexico Thursday and Fri...
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Man indicted for making and selling 3D printed guns
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) - A 34-year old Albuquerque man is indicted for selling 3D-printed guns by a federal grand jury. Nathaniel Walker, was arrested in September, and is also charged with being a felon in possession of a firearm and assault upon a federal officer. Federal ...
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