Top Local Stories 2025
Albuquerque Islamic Center has plans
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- After nearly 5 hours of debate, Bernalillo County commissioners denied an appeal over a proposed Islamic center in the North Valley. The Albuquerque Islamic Center said it has worked on the project for the past two years. The proposed campus would ...
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Work requirements for public housing
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- On Tuesday the U.S. Housing and Urban Development agency told New Mexico state lawmakers that they're actively encouraging local housing officials to participate in a new program creating work requirements for tenants in government-subsidized housin...
17h ago
Major meth bust at the border
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- On June 18th a vehicle arriving from Mexico at the Paso Del Norte Port of Entry in El Paso was referred to a secondary inspection. The search by Border officers resulted in finding more than half a million dollars worth of meth in the black SUV whi...
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Cibola National Forest Offices to Close for Fourth of July Holiday
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - Offices for the Cibola National Forest and National Grasslands will be closed Friday, July 3, in observance of the Fourth of July federal holiday. Officials say all ranger district offices and the supervisor's office will resume regular hours on Monday, J...
22h ago
Clovis Police Identify Victim, Locate Shooting Scene in Homicide Investigation
CLOVIS, N.M. - Clovis police have released new details in a homicide investigation connected to a late-night crash earlier this week. Officers initially responded around 11:06 p.m. on June 29 to a report of a vehicle crashing into a home near 14th and Hull Streets. At the s...
22h ago
Route 66-Themed STEAM Night Coming to Albuquerque Balloon Museum
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - The Albuquerque Balloon Museum is hosting a special STEAM Night later this month celebrating the 100th anniversary of Route 66. The event, "STEAM Night: Route 66," is scheduled for July 18 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. and will focus on the historic hi...
22h ago
Sandia Researchers Test AI Technology to Improve Power Grid Stability
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - Researchers at Sandia National Laboratories are developing new artificial intelligence technology aimed at improving stability and reliability in the electric grid as power demand continues to grow. The system is designed to help utilities manage voltage ...
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Increased police and fire presence along the bosque to prevent wildfires
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) - The City of Albuquerque is expanding its wildfire strategy in the Bosque in an effort to prevent wildfires as the fire danger continues to be elevated and firefighters prepare for increased activity heading into the Fourth of July weekend. Among the ...
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