Hiker Rescued on Sandia Peak

763 Views   Man was near the top of La Luz Trail ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Rescue crews saved a hiker who got stuck near the top of La Luz Trail in the Sandia Mountains. Officials say a 41-year-old man got to the last quarter of the trail Monday night and found himself stuck in waist-deep snow.

People more vigilant this fire season

499 Views   Fire crews put out a fire near Jemez Springs that burned a few acres. A similar situation happened on Sunday on Highway 550 near Farmington.

First US lunar rover headed to the moon and college students made it

469 Views   ‘Iris’ the small and lightweight rover will ride to the lunar surface on the rocket-powered Peregrine lander. The U.S. has had quite a presence on the moon throughout history. We landed the first person on its surface, staked the first flag, brought back samples, and we’re headed back in just a few years. […]

New drug mixture hits New Mexico, several overdoses reported

787 Views   Four overdoses reported in Colfax County within 48 hours COLFAX COUNTY, N.M. — A new warning from deputies and paramedics regarding what is being called ‘Tranq’ by the Drug Enforcement Administration. In just 48 hours, Colfax County deputies responded to three overdoses from what they believe is due to the drug. The Raton Fire Department […]

Taos Ski Valley to reopen after water failure

753 Views   The reopening comes just before the 2023 ski season comes to a close TAOS, N.M. — The Taos Ski Valley resort plans to reopen Thursday after a water system failure in the village closed the resort earlier this month.

Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg discusses New Mexico infrastructure needs

975 Views   In 2020, Target 7 highlighted the state’s lack of safety barriers and narrow medians on interstates, resulting in dozens of deadly head-on crashes ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg visited New Mexico on Tuesday as part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s “Investing in America” tour. In an interview with Secretary Buttigieg, KOAT asked […]