KOAT 7’s Chief Meteorologist Joe Diaz to be Inducted into the New Mexico Broadcasters Association Hall of Fame
666 Views ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — KOAT 7 announced that Chief Meteorologist, Joe Diaz, will be inducted into the New Mexico Broadcasters Association Hall of Fame. With a remarkable career spanning more than 45 years, Joe has dedicated more than 35 of those years in his professional life to KOAT 7, from reporting to delivering critical safety information about severe […]
It’s time to think about heat exhaustion & heat stroke
358 Views Knowing the difference can save your life Triple-digit temperatures are now extending from Southern New Mexico to the Albuquerque metro area. While it happens every year, doctors warn not to take it for granted. KOAT UNM Medical Expert Dr. Abinash Achrekar reminds everyone of the importance of staying hydrated.
Human bones found in Dulce
314 Views DULCE, N.M. — It’s a cold case that spans more than two decades; a Jicarilla Apache Nation woman went missing in 2001. Nearly 20 years later, skeletal remains were discovered near Dulce in northern New Mexico.
New Mexico Primary Election 2024 results: President, Congress, State Legislature and more
361 Views The incumbents for First and Second Judicial District Attorney have won their respective races. While several incumbents in the state legislature have been defeated. The GOP Race for Congressional District 1 was close through the night with Steve Jones taking the race.
No changes coming to Albuquerque’s immigrant-friendly policy
313 Views City councilors also discussed election changes and the future of a dog park ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — A packed house at the city council meeting in Albuquerque Monday night. Many used public comment to address issues that councilors were set to vote on. One of those was an amendment to the immigration friendly policy, […]
Blue 2 Fire grows to 7,400+ acres as evacuation orders are lifted
653 Views Blue 2 Fire burning northwest of Ruidoso LINCOLN COUNTY, N.M. — The Blue 2 Fire is burning in Lincoln County north of Ruidoso. A mandatory evacuation order is no longer in effect around the Blue 2 Fire in southern New Mexico.
New Mexico judge grants Mark Zuckerberg’s request to be dropped from child safety lawsuit
371 Views ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — A New Mexico judge on Thursday granted Mark Zuckerberg’s request to be dropped from a lawsuit that alleges his company has failed to protect young users on its social media platforms from sexual exploitation.
Power outage in Portales impacting water supply
491 Views The power outage due to the severe storm left 25 of its 43 water wells without power PORTALES, N.M. — City officials spoke after a severe storm caused more than half of its water wells to be without power. The storm came Tuesday night, May 28.
Attorney General fights to put alleged shooter behind bars until trial
286 Views “Everyone is frustrated. Police and prosecutors are frustrated. Victims are frustrated,” said Attorney General Raul Torrez. ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — The New Mexico Department of Justice appealed a decision made by a judge to keep a suspect accused of shooting someone at a graduation ceremony on house arrest.
Missing girl from Acoma Pueblo found safe
331 Views New Mexico State Police said the missing girl from Acoma Pueblo is located and safe The update was released just before 2:40 p.m. Monday, May 27. Below are the previous details regarding the missing and endangered report.
