Top Local Stories 2025

Inmate Found Dead at MDC; Sixth Death at Facility This Year
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - The Metropolitan Detention Center (MDC) has confirmed the death of another inmate, marking the sixth in-custody death at the facility this year. Thomas Acee II, 33, was found unresponsive in his cell around 4:30 a.m. Wednesday, according to jail officials...
7h ago

APD Arrests Man After Stolen Bait Car Tracked to Valencia County
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - A man is facing multiple charges after stealing a bait car deployed by Albuquerque police as part of an ongoing effort to crack down on auto theft. According to APD, 38-year-old Andrew Romero was arrested Wednesday in Valencia County after taking the bait...
8h ago

Measles in Santa Fe
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- State health officials say the measles outbreak has reached Santa Fe. A child under the age of 10 has contracted the disease after an international trip. The child was not vaccinated. The Department of Health is warning that there may have been an e...
21h ago

FEMA assistance for Ruidoso approved
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- Federal disaster assistance is now on the way for Ruidoso. FEMA made the announcement this morning - approved by President Trump. That approval will make not only federal funding available to people in Lincoln County - but also unlock resources to ...
22h ago

Drama at APS board meeting
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- A vulgar text message displayed during an APS board meeting has sparked controversy. The message, sent by board member Heather Benavidez's husband, insulted Vice President Courtney Jackson. Benavidez responded to the message and later said the excha...
22h ago

Flooding leads to evacuations
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) --Significant flooding in Vado, south of Las Cruces, has led to emergency evacuations. Officials say more than 600 homes were impacted after over two inches of rain fell Tuesday. Residents are being directed to the Vado Community Center for shelter. Em...
23h ago

Ruidoso Still Waiting on Federal Disaster Declaration After Devastating Floods
RUIDOSO, N.M. - Weeks after catastrophic flooding swept through the Village of Ruidoso, the area has yet to receive a federal disaster declaration - a delay that's slowing recovery efforts and limiting access to critical resources. Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham had previou...
Jul 23, 2025

Intel to Cut 227 Jobs at Rio Rancho Plant Despite Major Investment
RIO RANCHO, N.M. - Intel Corporation is preparing to lay off 227 employees at its Rio Rancho facility between now and September, according to internal forecasts. The cuts are part of a broader round of nationwide layoffs announced in April by newly appointed CEO Lip-Bu Tan, ...
Jul 23, 2025
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