Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- A proposal to temporarily halt some data center development in New Mexico is gaining attention at the state Capitol. Lawmakers Micaela Lara Cadena and Angelica Rubio are exploring a moratorium that could be introduced during the 2027 legislative session. The two lawmakers argue the state needs...

Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- Immigration and Customs Enforcement plans to spend up to $20 million to purchase thousands of "conductive distraction and de-escalation devices" for officers and agents by March. Officers may soon be outfitted with gloves that can deliver painful electric shocks intended to gain com...

Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- Santa Fe leaders are considering a major investment in public safety technology. A proposal before the city council would expand the Santa Fe Police Department's drone program through a $2.2 million contract. The department plans to deploy six additional drones from locations across the city, ...

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - The New Mexico State Fair has unveiled its official beer for 2026, partnering with Albuquerque-based Boxing Bear Brewing to introduce Centennial Lager. State Fair officials and representatives from Boxing Bear Brewing announced the new beer during a joint press conference Tuesday. The lager was crea...

SANDOVAL COUNTY, N.M. - The Sandoval County Fire Department has placed the Horseshoe Springs area under SET evacuation status as firefighters respond to a wildfire burning in the area. Under the Ready, Set, Go! evacuation system, a SET status means residents should be prepared to leave on short notice if conditions wor...

SANTA FE, N.M. - The New Mexico Department of Health says it will continue recommending the full childhood vaccination schedule, despite a new executive order signed by President Donald Trump that seeks to reduce the number of recommended childhood immunizations. The executive order calls for reducing the number of rec...

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - Thousands of Verizon Wireless customers across the country reported service disruptions Wednesday morning, with users in New Mexico among those experiencing problems. According to outage-tracking website Downdetector, reports of issues climbed rapidly throughout the morning. More than 2,400 users ha...

Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) --The Frijoles Fire has grown to over 7700 acres and is located in steep terrain five miles west of Sierra Mosca and two miles southeast of Cundiyo. The fire is in the Espanola Ranger District within the boundaries of the Pecos Wilderness Area. Evacuations remain in place for individuals on Camin...