Lifelong Balloon Fiesta dream takes flight for first-year pilot
With support from Balloon Fiesta’s mentor program, Triston Garcia is taking the controls after a lifetime spent watching from the field
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Supreme Court begins new term with cases addressing climate change, immigration, and gun laws
The Supreme Court's new term opens with cases addressing climate change lawsuits, immigration policies, and voting rights laws.
US military says latest strike on alleged drug-smuggling boat in the Caribbean kills 4
The U.S. military said it attacked a boat suspected of being used to smuggle drugs in the Caribbean Sea on Sunday, killing four people, as the Trump administration continues its yearlong campaign against alleged traffickers in Latin America.
Home affordability gap for first-time buyers widens as costs rise
Most young buyers can't afford a typical starter home, and about 80% of metro areas fall below affordability for first-time buyers.
Ukraine claims its attacks have taken out more than half of Russia's oil refining capacity
Ukraine said that its long-range strikes have neutralized more than half of Russia's oil refining capacity, hampering Moscow's ability to supply its forces during its 4 1/2-year-old invasion.
Former Prince Andrew takes legal action against UK police over Epstein arrest
King Charles' younger brother Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has launched legal action against police in England over his arrest earlier this year on suspicion of misconduct in public office following revelations from the Epstein files in the United States.
FBI arrests woman accused of spying on Taiwan leader's family for China
The FBI arrested a woman at Los Angeles International Airport as she was leaving the country, and accused her of spying on the Taiwan president's family for China.
Balloon Fiesta in Albuquerque celebrates first-timers and family traditions
Thousands gathered at Balloon Fiesta Park in Albuquerque to enjoy the International Balloon Fiesta, with attendees ranging from first-time visitors to longtime participants.
New Mexico United clinches playoff spot with 2-1 win over Phoenix Rising
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) –New Mexico United is headed back to the postseason. United clinched a playoff berth Saturday night at The Lab, knocking off Phoenix Rising 2-1 in a late-season battle that came down to the final minutes. United wasted little time making its presence felt. Just five minutes into the match…
UNM fires on all cylinders in 61-7 win over UTEP
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Talk about a way to open conference play. The New Mexico Lobos put on a show Saturday, cruising past UTEP 61-7 in a dominant performance that saw UNM fire on all cylinders. The 54-point margin marked the Lobos' largest win in a Mountain West game since 2008, when UNM defeated San
KOB poll finds Haaland leading Hull by 6 points in head-to-head race
Poll also shows more voters view Haaland unfavorably than favorable ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – A new KOB 4 poll shows Deb Haaland leads Gregg Hull 47% to 41% in New Mexico’s governor race, with 12% of likely voters still undecided. KOB 4 had SurveyUSA poll 567 likely voters on a head to head matchup. The poll
Mathew “Diamond Boy” Griego improves to 16-0, signs three-year deal with Zuffa Boxing
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Mathew “Diamond Boy” Griego continues to shine. Griego delivered another dominant performance at Primetime Promotions on Saturday night, dropping Wilner Soto in the second round to remain undefeated at 16-0. But the biggest news came after the fight. Griego announced that he has signed a…
President Trump doubles down changing New Mexico to 'New America'
NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – President Donald Trump is continuing to double down on changing New Mexico to "New America." In a video released Saturday, the President is endorsing a Republican New Mexico congressional candidate. Trump called it a "beautiful change," though he added that the choice would ultimately be up to…
Decision 2026: Road to the Election
Crime, homelessness, housing affordability and the cost of doing business emerged as recurring concerns as KOB 4 traveled across New Mexico ahead of Decision 2026
Week 7 Metro High School Football Round up: Cleveland stays perfect, Bernalillo delivers 45-0 shutout in Saturday action
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) –Saturday afternoon featured a battle of two undefeated teams as Cleveland and Sandia squared off in a highly anticipated high school football matchup. Cleveland wasted little time making its presence felt. Following the opening kickoff, the Storm struck on the very first play from scrimmage…
New Mexico state Democratic Party files ethics complaint over AI-generated images
NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The state Democratic Party filed an ethics complaint, saying two Republican social media posts used images created with artificial intelligence. Senate Republican Leader Bill Sharer and the Senate Republicans shared an image on Facebook last month showing House Speaker Javier Martinez wearing a…
Calm and quiet start to the workweek
It was another beautiful day across New Mexico with another Mass Ascension this morning for Balloon Fiesta. Westerly winds picked up slightly this afternoon, with gusts as high as 37 mph. Winds died down around sunset. Quiet weather will continue into the week. Light winds are expected most mornings, which should…
First weekend of Balloon Fiesta goes off without a hitch, gets green flag both days
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The first weekend of the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta went off without a hitch. With successful liftoffs the first two days, that's something Balloon Fiesta hasn't seen over the last two years, but this year the green flag was waved both days. "I used to live here when I was a
Local FedEx driver hopes to win ‘Super Dad’ title in major contest
A local dad is looking to prove he really is one of the best around through the 2026 Super Dad contest.
Local FedEx driver hopes to win ‘Super Dad’ title in major contest
A local dad is looking to prove he really is one of the best around through the 2026 Super Dad contest.
FBI Director Kash Patel gets engaged to longtime girlfriend, country singer Alexis Wilkins
FBI Director Kash Patel and longtime girlfriend Alexis Wilkins are announcing their engagement on social media. In a brief post Sunday night on X, Wilkins, a country singer and political commentator, posted a photo of the two of them with her flashing her hand and an engagement ring. Wilkins has been at the center of…
Albuquerque hosts traditional Grecian festival
Albuquerque's Greek Festival draws crowds with roasted lamb, dancing and a church community that organizers say has welcomed people back for decades.
Albuquerque hosts traditional Grecian festival
Albuquerque's Greek Festival draws crowds with roasted lamb, dancing and a church community that organizers say has welcomed people back for decades.
Sunday evening forecast: Patchy fog possible in parts of New Mexico tomorrow
Low clouds and patchy fog could cut visibility quickly late tonight and early Monday morning along and east of New Mexico’s central mountains.
New Mexico joins coalition in car fuel efficiency lawsuit against Trump administration
New Mexico, in a coalition of 26 states, counties and cities, sued the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on Friday over a rollback of fuel economy standards for passenger cars and trucks manufactured in the United States. The lawsuit argues the rollback will increase gasoline consumption by billions of…
New Mexico open government group sues state Livestock Board official
The New Mexico Foundation for Open Government, a public records watchdog, sued a New Mexico Livestock Board official on Friday alleging that the board violated state public records law by illegally redacting investigative reports about former board employees.
Anxiety is growing Trump may try to disrupt the midterm elections. States are prepping.
When Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin declared in September that Immigration and Customs Enforcement could serve warrants on individuals at polling places this fall, officials in Denver, a liberal city where roughly 14% of residents are foreign-born, quickly sued. “Every day we find new things to be…
New Mexico group seeks to ban all corporate, ‘dark’ money spending on politics
A new coalition concerned about money’s growing influence on New Mexico politics is urging state lawmakers to consider legislation this January that would ban corporations from political spending.
Federal funds for local police enforcement accelerated Trump immigration crackdown
WASHINGTON — This summer, arrests of immigrants in the United States soared to the highest levels since President Donald Trump returned to office. An unprecedented increase in cooperation between local and state law enforcement and federal immigration officers through collaborations known as 287(g) agreements helped…
Hiring slows in September with job growth of 29K
Jobs across the United States rose by 29,000 in September, a disappointing result as recent growth was also revised down in Friday’s monthly jobs report, the last one before midterm elections. September growth was a large dip from a strong August number that was revised down from 162,000 to 133,000 in the new report…
After states sue, Trump administration walks away from disability rights enforcement
A court battle that began when conservative-led states sued to block protections for transgender people has ended in a rollback of protections for people with disabilities — a result disability advocates have feared for months. At the end of August, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services joined the handful…
New Mexico attorneys request judge fine Facebook up to $40B for violating state law
On Thursday, attorneys representing the State of New Mexico asked a district court judge to fine Facebook between $35 to $40 billion after a Santa Fe jury found that the social media giant had violated state law regarding unfair and deceptive trade practices.