Top Local Stories 2026
Meow Wolf Brings Back Skyworm, Launches Month of Music and Halloween Events
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - One of the most recognizable specialty balloons at the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta is preparing to take flight once again. Meow Wolf announced that its giant Skyworm hot air balloon will return for its fourth consecutive appearance at Balloon...
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New Mexico Renews Authorization for 82 Educational Institutions
SANTA FE, N.M. - The New Mexico Higher Education Department has completed its annual state authorization review, renewing approval for 82 educational institutions to operate in New Mexico during the 2027 academic year. According to the department, all institutions reviewed t...
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Man sentenced for killing his mother's boyfriend over handgun
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) - An Albuquerque man has been sentenced to more than 24 years in prison after pleading guilty to killing his mother's boyfriend. Paul Otero, pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in the December 2024 shooting and was sentenced to 24 and a half years i...
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Wyoming woman who killed her 11-month old son sentenced to life in prison
Grant County, NM (KKOB) - A Wyoming woman who killed her 11-month old son in Grant County over a custody dispute with her husband back in Wyoming, has been sentenced to life in prison. 36-year old Madeline Daly, who pleaded guilty to shooting her son was sentenced to life i...
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Bernalillo County trash pickup delayed due to heavy rains at landfill
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) - Bernalillo County has been notified by Waste Management (WM) that the landfill utilized by WM is currently closed due to severe weather conditions. As a result, residential curbside trash collection for Bernalillo County residents is temporarily paus...
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Woman gets 30 year sentence in death of autistic woman in her care found near the U.S-Mexico border
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) - A 30-year sentence handed down to a woman for the death of another woman with developmental disabilities in 2023. Angelita Chacon, was sentenced Monday for the death of Mary Melero, who was an autistic woman and was found by Customs and Border Prote...
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Balloon Museum to Host U.S. Premiere of The Balloonists During Balloon Fiesta
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - One of the most celebrated stories in ballooning history is coming to Albuquerque's big screen just as the world's largest ballooning event gets underway. The Anderson Abruzzo Albuquerque International Balloon Museum will host the U.S. premiere of The Bal...
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New Quantum Research Facility Launches in Albuquerque's Innovation District
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - New Mexico leaders officially opened the Roadrunner Quantum Lab on Monday, unveiling a new facility designed to help quantum technology startups develop, test and commercialize next-generation technologies in Albuquerque's growing Innovation District. The...
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