Top Local Stories 2026
Younger generations drinking less
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- In their new book, "Rethinking Drinking: Making the Right Choice for You", set for release Sept. 1st. University of New Mexico psychologist William R. Miller and collaborator Ricardo F. Muñoz have examined alcohol's effects on healt...
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Another New Mexico university has a shake-up
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- A shake-up at New Mexico Tech, in Socorro. Twelve of 17 members of the New Mexico Tech Staff Council voted "no confidence" in Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs Lique Coolen, and 16 voted "no confidence" in Vice Presi...
13h ago
Pedestrian killed by box truck on city's Westside on Monday
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) - Albuquerque police have released new details about a fatal crash on the city's West Side that killed a pedestrian Monday morning. Investigators say an adult man was walking west along the shoulder of eastbound Central Avenue near 106th Street Northwe...
15h ago
NMSP releases new details on officer involved shooting in Mora
Mora, NM (KKOB)- New Mexico State Police have released new details about an officer-involved shooting in Mora County that prompted the local school district to cancel classes Monday. Investigators say officers were responding Sunday morning to reports of a man assaulting a ...
16h ago
Albuquerque Fire Rescue Reports Increase in Outside, Structure and Vehicle Fires
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - Albuquerque Fire Rescue says firefighters are responding to more fires this year, with several categories already exceeding last year's totals. According to the department, crews had responded to more than 5,700 small outside fires through July, along wit...
16h ago
Frijoles Fire Update
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) --The Frijoles Fire has grown to 11, 335 acres and containment has dropped to 9% as the fire grew northeast into the Pecos Wilderness where fuel and terrain are feeding the fire. Hotshots have completed several miles of containment line from Rio Frijol...
16h ago
Isleta Boulevard Project on hold for four months as New Mexico Gas work begins
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) - Starting today, Bernalillo County has suspend roadwork on the Isleta Boulevard Corridor Project. The pause will allow New Mexico Gas Company to complete utility work along Isleta and will last for the next four months. Over the next several months, r...
16h ago
Inspector General's Office to investigate DEA policies involving fentanyl seizures including cases in New Mexico
Washington, DC (KKOB) - The U.S DOJ Office of the Inspector General will now begin an investigation into nationwide DEA policies on how agents chose not to seize fentanyl during drug trafficking investigations over the past two years specifically mentioning cases in Albuquer...
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