Top Local Stories 2025

Warning about scammers
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- Scammers are targeting Albuquerque neighborhoods, pretending to be with PNM. The utility says it does not use door-to-door sales tactics, but residents report aggressive individuals claiming to sell solar panels or offer pest control. One homeowner ...
10h ago

MDC "You've got mail"
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) --The Bernalillo County Metropolitan Detention Center is going digital. Hand-delivered mail will be replaced with scanned digital copies inmates can review on a tablet. A third-party service will scan the mail off-site. Then, MDC staff will review t...
10h ago

Substation may hit the road
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- A former 1940s diner turned APD substation in Nob Hill may soon return to its roots. The city is proposing to move the building-once the Little House Diner-to the Route 66 Visitor Center as part of the 2026 centennial celebration. Officials say it's...
10h ago

Lane Closures Scheduled at Central and Eubank SE for Valve Replacement
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - Water Authority crews will be replacing two underground valves at the intersection of Central Avenue SE and Eubank Boulevard SE from Tuesday, July 15 through Friday, July 18, 2025. During the project: Northbound Eubank will be reduced to one lane from jus...
15h ago

Curbside Debris Removal Available for Lincoln County Residents After Flooding
LINCOLN COUNTY, N.M. - In the aftermath of recent flooding, state, county, and local officials are offering curbside debris removal to help residents safely clean up their properties. Residents are asked to sort debris into six categories before placing it at the curb: Elect...
16h ago

Burglary Suspect Confronted by Father in Wheelchair During Southeast Albuquerque Break-In
A father in a wheelchair faced a frightening situation when a burglary suspect forced his way into his southeast Albuquerque apartment. According to police, the suspect-identified as Michael Salas-was fleeing officers after allegedly breaking into another home and leading th...
17h ago

Flooding Impacts Mescalero Apache Area
Floodwaters impacted parts of the Mescalero Apache Reservation on Monday, prompting road closures and early evacuation warnings. The Mescalero Apache Tribe issued a notice to residents Monday afternoon, placing the Broken Arrow community on "Ready" status in case e...
18h ago

Turkeyfeather Wildfire Update
Turkeyfeather Wildfire Update - July 14, 2025 Location: 22 miles southeast of Reserve, New Mexico Acres Burned: 18,592 Containment: 0% Start Date: June 30, 2025 Cause: Lightning (Natural) Personnel on Scene: 89 Current Fire Activity The Turkeyfeather Wildfire remains active,...
18h ago
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