Top Local Stories 2026
Data center moratorium could be in the cards
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 ses...
16h ago
ICE wants electrified gloves
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...
17h ago
Santa Fe Police Department takes to the skies
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 addit...
17h ago
New Mexico State Fair Announces Official Beer for 2026
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...
19h ago
Horseshoe Springs Area Placed Under SET Evacuation Status
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 prepar...
19h ago
New Mexico Will Continue Full Childhood Vaccine Recommendations Despite Federal Executive Order
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 executi...
20h ago
Verizon Outage Impacts Thousands Nationwide, Including Customers in New Mexico
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 thr...
21h ago
Update: Frijoles Fire
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. Evacuat...
21h ago
