ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - One of the most anticipated mornings of the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta took flight Thursday as the annual Special Shape Rodeo returned to Balloon Fiesta Park. Launch officials raised the green flag Thursday morning, allowing dozens of specia...

Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- New Mexico is providing nearly $386,000 in grants to help schools limit cellphone use during the school day. The funding will go to 33 schools for items such as lockable phone pouches, device lockers, and technology that can restrict access to schoo...

Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- What will UNM women's basketball look like in it's first season under their new head coach? The Lobos were picked fifth in the Mountain West preseason poll announced Wednesday during media day in Las Vegas. Speaking in Las Vegas the new coach, Amy ...

Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- Some New Mexicans will be paying more for health insurance next year. The New Mexico Office of Superintendent of Insurance has approved 2027 rates for the small-group health insurance market, with premiums increasing by an average of 19.8 percent. T...

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - Visitors to the ABQ BioPark Botanic Garden can now experience a unique blend of art and nature with the arrival of ORIGAMI IN THE GARDEN, a nationally touring exhibit featuring large-scale metal sculptures inspired by the ancient art of paper folding. The...

SANTA FE, N.M. - New Mexico residents can enjoy free access to most state parks this fall and winter while taking part in a variety of seasonal activities ranging from salmon fishing and outdoor art programs to Halloween-themed events. The New Mexico State Parks Division ann...

Santa Fe, NM (KKOB)- New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham announcing a new collaboration with Tokyo-based Fujitsu to establish a quantum computing research center in New Mexico. The center will focus on quantum computing hardware, software, algorithms and theory, and w...

Lea County, NM (KKOB) - A gas pipeline explosion in Southeast NM, killing two people in Lea County while another explosion in San Juan County in Northwest NM causing power outages but no injuries on Wednesday. The explosion in Lea County happened around 1 pm, in an oilfield ...