Top Local Stories 2025
Man arrested in shooting death of his girlfriend in downtown Albuquerque
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) - Albuquerque police have arrested a man in connection with the shooting death of his girlfriend in downtown on Tuesday night May 19. 46-year old Michael Follette, Jr., was arrested in the shooting death of 38-year old Skye Johnson. The shooting happen...
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Woman's Body Identified
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) --A woman's body found in the Cibola Forest under a bridge in Placitas in 2023 has now been identified. The investigation on how she died, continues. The victim, once known as "Sandoval Star" was Victoria De La Rosa, a Mexican national whose...
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Governor Issues Executive Order
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) --Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham issued an executive order Wednesday declaring drought and severe fire conditions statewide and directed state agencies to take coordinated action to ensure communities receive timely information, technical assistance a...
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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...
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