Top Local Stories 2025
Seven Cabins Fire Update
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) --Lower winds in the area have helped firefighters strengthen control lines on the Seven Cabins Fire. The fire has now burned 16,443 acres and is 7% contained. Lower winds in the area allowed for aerial firing to enhance control lines. GO status evacua...
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NMSP leading hazmat investigation after deadly exposure at Mountainair home
MOUNTAINAIR, N.M. - New Mexico State Police are leading an active hazmat investigation following a deadly exposure incident at a residence in Mountainair. Authorities say they responded around 11 a.m. to assist the Torrance County Sheriff's Office on what was initially repor...
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Eden Pharmacy Expanding
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) --The Economic Development Department of NM and the City of Albuquerque announced today that Albuquerque based Eden Pharmacy is expanding its Albuquerque operations with a $2.7 million investment. The project is expected to create more than 56 jobs ove...
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Socorro County Residents Concerned Over Data Center
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) --It was a packed meeting in Socorro last night at NM Tech's campus for a meeting on a proposed data center in Socorro County. Green Data is looking to build a 10,000 acre data center that will include solar panels between Socorro and Magdalena. NM Tec...
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Three dead, multiple hospitalized after possible hazmat incident in Mountainair
MOUNTAINAIR, N.M. - Three people have died following a possible hazardous materials incident in the town of Mountainair, according to local officials. Mayor Peter Nieto said the deaths were connected to a response at a residence, where additional individuals also required me...
1h ago
New Mexico wildlife officials urge awareness as bear activity increases
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - New Mexico wildlife officials are reminding residents to stay alert as bear activity increases heading into the summer season. The New Mexico Department of Wildlife says bears are generally afraid of people and tend to avoid human contact. However, that b...
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Annual Law Enforcement Memorial held in Albuquerque during National Police Week
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - City officials and law enforcement agencies from across New Mexico gathered in Albuquerque on Wednesday for the annual Law Enforcement Memorial. The ceremony was held at Civic Plaza as part of National Police Week, honoring officers who lost their lives i...
2h ago
DEVELOPING: Two bodies found inside home in Mountainair
Mountainair, NM (KKOB) - Two bodies were found inside a home this morning in Mountainair according to information from the Torrance County Sheriff's Office. The bodies were found after the sheriff's office received several calls early Wednesday morning and deputies were se...
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