Top Local Stories 2025
New Mexico State Fair Accepting Applications for Green Chile Cheeseburger Challenge
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - The New Mexico State Fair is now accepting applications for its annual Original Green Chile Cheeseburger Challenge, a competition that highlights one of the state's most iconic foods. Restaurants interested in competing have until noon on July 17 to submi...
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St. Felix Pantry Launches Raffle Amid Urgent Need for Food Donations
RIO RANCHO, N.M. - St. Felix Pantry is asking for community support as demand for food assistance continues to grow across New Mexico. To help raise funds and keep pantry shelves stocked, Affordable Service, Plumbing, Heating and Cooling has donated a Carrier high-efficiency...
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APD officer involved shooting investigation
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) - The Multi-Agency Task Force is now in-charge of investigating after APD officers were involved in a deadly shooting in the downtown area of Central Avenue and 3rd Street. Police say the incident began before midnight on Friday, when 41-year-old Steph...
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Sacaton Fire Update
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) --The Sacaton Fire located 15 miles east of Glenwood has now consumed over 9000 acres and is 0% contained. On Sunday, crews put in a direct line along the north edge of the fire to protect cabins in the Willow Creek Subdivision. The community of Willow...
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Traffic Signal Renovation Begins on Isleta Blvd
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) --Drivers beware as the intersection of Camino del Valle and Isleta Blvd will undergo a traffic signal renovation. The construction begins today (Mon) and is expected to last through Friday, July 31st. During construction motorists should expect tempor...
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13 Year Old in Hospital After Clovis Drive By Shooting
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) --One person is in custody and a 13 year old boy is in critical but stable condition at a Lubbock hospital after a drive by shooting in Clovis. Officers arrested 23 year old Jesus Mandujano on Sunday after he fired shots in a drive by attack on Reed St...
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Cousin shoots his cousin inside Santa Fe hotel
Santa Fe, NM (KKOB) - An 18-year old Sunland Park teenager is in custody in Santa Fe following a shooting that happened at a Santa Fe hotel. Juan Rodriguez, is charged with Aggravated Battery and other charges for allegedly shooting his cousin in the head while both were in...
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Mother killed while trying to stop son's suicide attempt
Las Cruces, NM (KKOB) - A woman was shot and killed and her 32-year-old son is now charged with involuntary manslaughter in connection with the shooting, that police say also involved an attempted suicide. First responders found 58-year-old Tina Lucero, with a gunshot wound ...
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