Top Local Stories 2025
NMSP: 3 dead, dozens exposed to drugs in Mountainair hazmat investigation
MOUNTAINAIR, N.M. - New Mexico State Police provided new details Friday in a hazardous materials investigation that left three people dead and exposed dozens, including first responders, to dangerous drugs. Officials say 25 people were exposed to a combination of fentanyl, m...
15h ago
Beating the summer heat
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- City of Albuquerque outdoor pools are set to open for Memorial Day weekend starting May 23. Officials say regular summer hours will begin May 30, with full programs, including swim lessons, starting June 8. Most outdoor pools will be open this summe...
19h ago
New medical school is progressing
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) --On Wednesday UNM Health Sciences Center Executive Vice President Mike Richards told the interim Legislative Finance Committee that work is progressing on the new medical school, which state lawmakers appropriated hundreds of million dollars toward in...
19h ago
Defying the law
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- The Immigrant Safety Act, took effect Wednesday, it bans public bodies from contracting to hold federal immigration detainees as well as banning local law enforcement from cooperating with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. The law requires...
19h ago
More affordable housing for seniors to be built in Los Lunas
Los Lunas, NM (KKOB) - More affordable housing will be available in the Albuquerque metro area particularly for residents 55 years and older. A groundbreaking ceremony was held in Los Lunas for Plaza Luna Lofts, a housing development that will create 57 affordable apartment...
May 22, 2026
Man arrested for shooting at church in Las Cruces facing additional charges
Las Cruces, NM (KKOB) - A 40-year old Las Cruces is facing several charges for shooting at a church in Las Cruces earlier this month. Matthew Alarcon is also facing charges related to an attempted burglary of a gun shop in the city. On May 11, a Las Cruces police officer s...
May 22, 2026
Man found guilty of sexually assaulting teenaged girl under his care
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB)- An Albuquerque man is awaiting his sentence after he was found guilty for sexually assaulting a 16-year old girl who was under his care. Abraham Zuñiga was found guilty on Thursday of criminal sexual contact of a minor between the ages of 13 an...
May 22, 2026
Santa Fe names interim police chief
Santa Fe, NM (KKOB) - The City of Santa Fe has named an interim police chief as the city continues its search for a person to lead the city's police department permenantly. Interim City Manager Brian Moya announced that effective June 4, Deputy Chief Ben Valdez will serve as...
May 22, 2026










