Top Local Stories 2026
New Mexico Officials Train Ranchers, Veterinarians as Screwworm Threat Moves North
LAS CRUCES, N.M. - As the federal government begins a phased reopening of the southern border to cattle imports from Mexico, New Mexico officials are increasing efforts to prepare ranchers and veterinarians for the potential spread of the New World screwworm. New Mexico Stat...
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$1 Million Rehabilitation Project Planned for Navajo Lake Airport
NAVAJO STATE PARK, N.M. - The New Mexico Aviation Division is advancing plans for a $1 million rehabilitation project at Navajo State Park Airport, also known as Navajo Lake Airport. The project is designed to improve safety and reliability at the airport through upgrades to...
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Sevilleta National Wildlife Refuge Proposes Removing Feral Horses Over Environmental Concerns
SOCORRO COUNTY, N.M. - Officials with the Sevilleta National Wildlife Refuge are proposing the removal of feral horses from the refuge, citing concerns about drought conditions, overgrazing, and impacts on wildlife habitat. According to refuge managers, the horse population ...
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APS Seeking Community Input on New K-12 Math Textbooks
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - Albuquerque Public Schools is inviting teachers, families, students, and community members to help review and provide feedback on new math textbooks being considered for students in kindergarten through 12th grade. According to APS, the district is seekin...
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Albuquerque Man Sentenced to 9 Years for Child Exploitation Charges
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - An Albuquerque man has been sentenced to nine years in prison for distributing and possessing child sexual abuse material. According to Bernalillo County District Attorney Sam Bregman, Joshua Willey was arrested in July 2025 after he arrived at what he be...
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AMAFCA Responds to Wildlife Concerns at North Valley Trash Rack
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - A video circulating on social media is drawing attention to a trash rack near Coors Boulevard and La Orilla Road Northwest, where debris, standing water and wildlife are collecting. The Albuquerque Metropolitan Arroyo Flood Control Authority, or AMAFCA, s...
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Alameda Road Closure Coming
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) --Traffic changes begin on Thursday as the City of Albuquerque starts construction to widen Alameda Boulevard between Rich Court and Barstow Street. Westbound Alameda will be closed in that area with Barstow remaining open with one lane in each directi...
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Eclipse Coming Thursday Night
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) --A red coppery moon will be visible in New Mexico on Thursday night, weather permitting. The best time to view the partial lunar eclipse will be right after 10pm. A lunar eclipse happens when the earth moves directly in between the sun and the moon. I...
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