Top Local Stories 2026
Rain, Red Cards and a Record: New Mexico United Powers Past Phoenix in Playoff Opener
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - On a night defined by rain, delays, intensity and playoff drama, New Mexico United delivered a performance worthy of the occasion. Backed by 9,413 fans at Rio Grande Credit Union Field at Isotopes Park, the top-seeded club defeated rival Phoenix Rising FC...
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Life and Landscape: Route 66 in New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- On Nov. 11th from 4:30 - 6:30 p.m., UNM will celebrate the Route 66 centennial with a program in Zimmerman Library featuring a presentation by cultural anthropologist and photo ethnographer Donatella Davanzo. Her "Route 66 Connected" res...
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New Mexico Communities Honor Día de los Muertos
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - Communities across New Mexico are marking Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, with ceremonies, altars, cultural events, and family gatherings honoring loved ones who have passed away. Observed annually on November 1 and November 2, the traditio...
37m ago
Man sentenced to life in prison plus six years for brutal murder of 60-year old man during home invaison
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) - An Albuquerque man is sentenced to life in prison plus six years for killing a 60-year-old Albuquerque man in 2023. Jarrett Chacon was sentenced for the murder of 60-year-old Larry Norsworthy. Chacon was found guilty in August of this year of several...
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United is moving on and up
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- New Mexico United is moving on in the USL Championship playoffs after a 2-0 win over rival Phoenix Rising Sunday night at Rio Grande Credit Union Field. The match featured a two-hour weather delay and two red cards issued to Phoenix. Greg Hurst open...
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42 undocumented immigrants including unaccompanied minors found inside tractor trailer near Las Cruces
El Paso, TX (KKOB) - A man is in federal custody after he was stopped on I-25 north of Las Cruces and 42 undocumented immigrants were found inside his tractor-trailer. Miguel Malo Poggio, is charged with transportation of illegal immigrants. According to a federal affidavit,...
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Dental Clinic for those in need
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- The New Mexico Dental Association is bringing the New Mexico Mission of Mercy back to Tingley Coliseum in Albuquerque on November 6th - 7th. The Mission of Mercy provides free dentistry service to New Mexicans on a first come, first served basis. T...
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Evacuations Ordered in San Juan County as Rivers Continue Rising
SAN JUAN COUNTY, N.M. - Emergency officials have issued evacuation orders for portions of San Juan County as water levels continue to rise along the Animas River, La Plata River, and San Juan River. County officials say the following areas are under evacuation orders: Areas ...
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