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Navanethem 'Navi' Pillay wins the Nobel Peace Prize for work on international law
Former U.N. human rights chief Navanethem “Navi” Pillay, a judge on the International Court of Justice, won the Nobel Peace Prize.
Runners in their 70s celebrate 50 years of running half marathon
Alan Musanti and Gary Kane are preparing to run a race in Florida for the 50th time.
Kenny’s Got the Score | Oct. 8
In this Kenny's Got the Score, we're talking about the Lobo basketball team and Media Day in Las Vegas.
Box effect likely Friday morning before weekend weather changes
A perfect box effect is likely for Friday morning’s Special Shape Rodeo at Balloon Fiesta! Nice weather will continue through Saturday morning before rain chances return to parts of New Mexico this weekend. It was another warm and quiet fall afternoon across most of New Mexico Thursday. A few spotty showers developed…
VIDEO: Balloon crew chief speaks on experience at Balloon Fiesta
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Pilots and crews with years of experience at the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta return every year. KRQE spoke to Rhapsody in Blue Crew Chief Geoffrey Dieringer on why he keeps coming back.
'A hot mess': Delta flight diversion leaves local passengers stranded
What began as a routine four-hour flight turned into a 30-hour travel nightmare.
Albuquerque City Council divided on new Robinson Park limited hours during the day
Business owners and residents complained about crime, the unhoused, and drugs
Las Cruces police chief briefs lawmakers on how they use Flock cameras
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KRQE) – Its controversial technology has been criticized for tracking drivers' personal information. While several police agencies have cancelled their contracts with Flock cameras, a New Mexico police chief is defending them. The company Flock Safety, which runs cameras that are license plate…
Longtime teacher, coach and athletic director Gary Hveem has died
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Longtime teacher, coach, and athletic director Gary Hveem has died. Hveem battled an undisclosed illness and passed away this week. Hveem put in a combined 44 years as a teacher, coach, and athletic director. He led the Alamogordo Tigers football team from 1977 to 1986, winning 70 percent of…
Special shaped balloon honors family legacy at Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta
Milkyway, a cow head balloon, celebrates a pilot's tribute to his late father and a family's multigenerational love for ballooning.
Undefeated Matthew 'Diamond Boy' Griego signs with Zuffa Boxing, eyes world title
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Fresh off his 16th professional victory, undefeated boxer Matthew “Diamond Boy” Griego is taking the next step in his career after signing a three-year, eight-fight deal with Zuffa Boxing. The promotion, co-founded by UFC CEO Dana White, is looking to make its mark in the sport of boxing…
Hobbs police investigating homicide
HOBBS, N.M. (KRQE) – Hobbs police are investigating a homicide. Details are extremely limited, but police said they responded to a shooting on Monday night around 9:30 p.m. near the 300 block of West Humble Street. There, they found two injured men. One of the men was declared dead. Anyone with information is asked to
President Trump's memorial arch faces new lawsuit from Arlington County, Virginia
The Arlington County Board in Virginia has filed a lawsuit opposing the construction of the Triumphal Arch, becoming the first governmental body to take legal action against President Donald Trump's planned monument
Haaland cites prior commitments for missing KOB 4 debate
Democratic candidate for governor Deb Haaland said Thursday she spent the day meeting with farmers, ranchers and members of the agriculture industry in southern New Mexico rather than attending the KOB 4 gubernatorial debate.
Albuquerque actor sinks teeth into vampire role on 'Eternally Yours'
17-year-old Albuquerque native Shylo Molina stars as Henry, a vampire twin, in the CBS show "Eternally Yours," which premieres on October 8.
New Mexicans share thoughts on border security with KOB 4 following poll findings
Two New Mexico voters told KOB 4 border security matters, but some want federal candidates to avoid extreme positions.
Concern over immigration personnel at voting polls resurfaces after DHS internal memo released
A federal memo flags NM counties offering multilingual voting info. Our state has laws in place to protect voters, but legal experts say it's complicated.
Linkin Park documentary ‘Unshatter’ tracks band’s emotional return to recording, touring
Linkin Park is revealing the uncertainty, grief and creative risk behind its return in the new documentary “Linkin Park: Unshatter.” The film captures the band as it grappled with what came next following the 2017 death of singer Chester Bennington, including raw footage of early recording sessions, conversations and…
Decision 2026: Conversation with gubernatorial nominee Gregg Hull
KOB 4 hosted a gubernatorial debate night with only one candidate in the studio after Democratic nominee Deb Haaland did not appear.
Man charged with murdering wife in San Juan County
SAN JUAN COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – The San Juan County Sheriff's Office has charged a man with murdering his wife. On Sunday, deputies received a call from a teenager, saying his mother was not breathing and was unconscious. When deputies arrived, they found that the woman, 36-year-old Lauren Patterson, was dead. After…
Albuquerque native moves to the next round of ‘The Voice’
Albuquerque native Lillie Kolich earned a four-chair turn on NBC's "The Voice" and chose Queen Latifah's team following her blind audition.
Albuquerque mom charged under Bennie’s Law released ahead of trial
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A mother who is facing charges after her 14-year-old son got a hold of her gun and accidentally shot and wounded his friend was released Thursday before trial. Leigh Cleveland is facing charges under what's known as "Bennie’s Law" for negligently making a firearm accessible to a minor. The…
From inflation to crime, voters sound off ahead of KOB4 debate
New Mexico voters told KOB 4 inflation, border policy and crime top their concerns as the gubernatorial debate approaches.
‘It’s a Beautiful River in the Middle of a Hellscape’
The Pecos River headwaters rush untamed through miles of steep canyons and pine-covered slopes. When it exits New Mexico, the Pecos looks more like a tightly managed creek — a conveyance delivering carefully tallied water through the middle of the Permian Basin, the country’s most productive oil and gas region.
Judge extends temporary access to White House for news organizations Trump banned
WASHINGTON — A federal judge will rule in the coming days on whether the Trump administration can legally rescind White House press passes for journalists at three news organizations, or if those reporters will be able to continue accessing the grounds while the case continues. U.S. District Judge for the District of…
New Mexico cybersecurity leader calls for quantum safeguards while state inks deal with major player
New Mexico cybersecurity officials told state lawmakers Thursday to prioritize updating digital security systems across state agencies before other countries develop a high-tech quantum computer. The admonition came the same day Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced a partnership with Japan-based tech company Fujitsu…
Urban, rural hospitals closing at similar rates, study finds
Urban hospitals are closing at roughly the same rate as rural ones, and the shuttered hospitals are more likely to have served communities with high poverty rates and fewer transportation options, according to a new study published Thursday in the journal JAMA. Researchers at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public…
Voters in midterm elections identify a culprit for rising cost of living: Trump’s tariffs
WASHINGTON — Rebecca Myers lives in one of the nation’s most hotly contested congressional districts, and tariffs were on her mind as she voted early and in-person in Suffolk, Virginia in late September. The 44-year-old trained social worker said she and her husband, who recently retired after 25 years in the U.S…
Aging workforce, immigration crackdown are depleting skilled workers
A perfect storm of harsh immigration enforcement, aging journeymen and a building boom for data centers is wreaking havoc on the nation’s supply of skilled trade workers. Automakers and construction contractors say they need more access to workers through accelerated training, steady immigration and a cultural shift…
New Mexico police chief tells lawmakers Flock cameras ‘very valuable’ despite increased criticism
The police chief in New Mexico’s second-largest city attempted this week to allay lawmaker fears about one of the most controversial tools in law enforcement: Flock cameras. But by the end of the presentation, some still had big questions and concerns about the technology Democratic-majority Legislature and governor…
EPA head announces oil and gas emission rules rollbacks during visit to Santa Fe
The head of the Environmental Protection Agency announced plans Wednesday for further cancellations of Biden-era oil and gas regulations aimed at reducing emissions of climate-warming gasses while on a visit to New Mexico. Environmental groups protested the proposals and urged New Mexico to codify the regulations in…