Top Local Stories 2026
Bridge over NM 309 in Valencia County is closed by NM DOT due to flooding
Belen, NM (KKOB) - In Valencia County, Due to potential flood damage, the River Rd bridge (between Belen and Rio Communities) over the river is CLOSED in both directions. Officials from NM DOT say the road will be closed for the foreseeable future. NM DOT reports that they ...
2h ago
Universal Child Care report card
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- More than 50,000 New Mexico children are now receiving free child care through the state's universal child care program, according to the Early Childhood Education and Care Department. State officials say about 18,000 children enrolled during the fi...
15h ago
Pilot Unhurt After Emergency Belly Landing at Double Eagle Airport
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - A pilot escaped injury Thursday morning after making an emergency belly landing at Double Eagle Airport on Albuquerque's West Side. According to Albuquerque Fire Rescue, crews were dispatched at approximately 10:36 a.m. to the airport at 7401 Atrisco NW a...
17h ago
15 Years for stolen firearms
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- A convicted felon from Alamogordo has been sentenced to 15 years in federal prison for stealing two firearms from a gun dealer in El Paso and transporting them across state lines. Federal prosecutors say Shawn Cole Camu, 38, stole the weapons in Jan...
17h ago
Police Activity Closes Wayne Road in Albuquerque's North Valley
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - A section of Wayne Road in Albuquerque's North Valley was closed Thursday afternoon due to ongoing police activity in the area. According to authorities, the closure affects Wayne Road between 2nd Street and 4th Street. Police have not released details ab...
17h ago
Public Review Begins for Fenton Lake State Park Management Plan
SANTA FE, N.M. - New Mexicans will have an opportunity to review and comment on a draft management plan that will help guide the future of Fenton Lake State Park over the next five years. The New Mexico State Parks Division announced that a 30-day public review period for th...
20h ago
Great Southwest Coin Expo Returns to Albuquerque Nov. 13-15
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - Coin collectors, currency enthusiasts, and hobbyists will gather in Albuquerque later this month for the Great Southwest Coin Expo, hosted by the Albuquerque Coin Club. The three-day event is scheduled for Nov. 13 through Nov. 15 at the Marriott Pyramid N...
20h ago
PNM Offering Free Home Energy Checkups Ahead of Winter
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - As temperatures begin to drop across New Mexico, PNM is encouraging customers to take advantage of its free Home Energy Checkup program, which provides personalized recommendations aimed at improving home energy efficiency and reducing utility costs. The ...
20h ago
