A new wildfire has erupted in Valencia County, dangerously close to the origin point of the Cotton Fire that devastated the area over the weekend. Fire officials are now calling this the Desert Willow Complex Fire, which includes both the original Cotton and Cotton 2 fires. ...

Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — Darren White has ended his bid for public financing in Albuquerque’s mayoral race, calling the system an “incumbent protection plan.” White said his campaign couldn’t meet the donation requirement in time. He now joins a...

Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — The University of New Mexico and New Mexico State University have announced plans to directly pay student-athletes, following a landmark $2.8 billion NCAA settlement. The move comes after a federal judge approved the “House Settlement,&rd...

Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — The New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions is investing $500,000 in the Northern New Mexico Youth Fund to expand job training for underserved youth. The funding will support programs in renewable energy, grid modernization, and climate re...

Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — Kirtland Air Force Base is honoring one of its own—Hugo, a nine-year-old German Shepherd, has officially retired after seven years of service. The military working dog was certified in narcotics detection and patrol, logging over 9,000 ho...

Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — New Mexico Lt. Governor Howie Morales says he will not run for governor in 2026. Morales cited a desire to spend more time with his family after his current term ends. He had been weighing a run alongside other Democratic hopefuls but says he&r...

Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — Comcast’s work in Rio Rancho is 50% complete. During a tour last week representatives provided an update on the benefits of their project to install Xfinity fiber optics. In addition, attendees heard from “Project Up” and &ldq...

Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — Fire crews have contained a 120-acre wildfire near Hyde Memorial State Park, which sparked Sunday afternoon. Fueled by dry conditions and wind, the fire led to brief evacuations and road closures. No homes were lost, and no one was hurt. Offici...