Top Local Stories 2025
APD investigating fatal pedestrian hit and run by a vehicle
Albuquerque, NM(KKOB) - APD's Fatal Traffic Unit is investigating the death of a man who appears to have been struck by a vehicle in the area of Eubank Blvd. and Acoma Rd., S.E. Police received a 911 call Saturday at 7:30 a.m. about a man who appeared to be deceased on the ...
39m ago
Clovis sex offender is convicted
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- Jurors convicted 45 year old Joshua Huttson from Clovis, of sexually abusing a child under the age of 13. Hutson has prior charges for child enticement and has been a registered sex offender since May 31, 2017. With this conviction, he must registe...
22h ago
Native American ID mark doesn't get to the desk
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- A bill that would have given tribal citizens in New Mexico the option to request a mark on their state-issued IDs identifying them as Native American failed to clear its last stop before passage in the roundhouse. Senators debated the House bill 20 ...
23h ago
Cibola National Forest Opens Seasonal Hiring Window for 2026 Recreation Season
ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO - The Cibola National Forest and National Grasslands has opened its hiring window for seasonal recreation positions, with applications accepted on USAJOBS from February 20 through March 3. Forest officials say the seasonal workforce plays a key role i...
Feb 20, 2026
New Federal CDL Requirements Could Impact New Mexico's Trucking Workforce
ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO - New federal rules requiring all commercial driver's license tests to be taken in English could have significant implications for New Mexico's transportation and shipping industries. The Trump administration announced the changes as part of a broader...
Feb 20, 2026
Strong Winds, Fire Danger and Mountain Snow Continue Across New Mexico
ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO - The National Weather Service says New Mexico is facing another round of hazardous weather, with strong winds, fire danger and mountain snow all impacting the state. High Wind Warnings and Wind Advisories remain in effect for central and eastern New ...
Feb 20, 2026
San Juan County to sue over Sunray Park relocation to Clovis
San Juan County, NM(KKOB) - San Juan County is pushing back against a plan to relocate Sunray Park and Casino's racino license from Farmington to Clovis. Earlier this month, the New Mexico Gaming Commission approved the move, but county officials say they weren't given a fai...
Feb 20, 2026
New student drivers requirements for "vulnerable road users" sent to Governor
Santa Fe, NM(KKOB) - Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham is expected to sign a bill that makes it mandatory for student drivers to take a class on "vulnerable road users" like bicyclists, skateboarders and scooter riders. On a final vote of 45-2, the House passed SB ...
Feb 20, 2026
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