BREAKING: Multiple people shot in Albuquerque’s North Valley
533 Views ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Albuquerque police are investigating after multiple people were shot in the North Valley. According to Albuquerque police, one person was transported to the hospital where they died. Police say “multiple individuals appear to have gunshot wounds.”
COVID-19 infection offers strong protection against reinfection for about 10 months, study finds
783 Views For at least 10 months after a COVID-19 infection, your immune system can provide good protection against symptomatic illness the next time around, a new study found, and the risk of severe illness is even lower.
Dangerously strong winds with possible power outages expected in New Mexico
487 Views Near hurricane force winds Strong, dangerous winds are possible across New Mexico on Wednesday. Wind gusts above 65 and 75 miles per hour are possible in Albuquerque and most of New Mexico.
Lawmakers battling over regulation of guns in New Mexico
550 Views After the Uvalde mass shooting, New Mexico legislators, like Andrea Romero (D) believed an issue needed to be addressed — which is why House Bill 101 is being sponsored by lawmakers to prevent a mass shooting like that from happening in New Mexico.
The Genius: New Mexico’s Anwi Fomukong
961 Views ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — In honor of Black History Month, KOAT shines a light on those who have helped paved the way in New Mexico, from the arts to culture, food, and history. Anwi Fomukong, 20, is a STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) undergraduate at the University of New Mexico (UNM) studying mechanical engineering. […]
80 fugitives arrested in Albuquerque metro during U.S. Marshals Service operation
523 Views ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — The U.S. Marshals Service recently conducted a 30-day operation called operation NorthStar II, to get violent offenders off our streets. According to the Marshals Service, 80 fugitives were taken into custody during the operation. 61 local fugitives and 27 federal fugitives were accounted for in the Albuquerque metro.
Avalanche warning issued for northern New Mexico
773 Views An avalanche warning has been issued for areas of the Wheeler Peak Wilderness and Columbine Hondo Wilderness areas near Taos. The Taos Avalanche Center has issued the backcountry avalanche warning as conditions for an avalanche may increase as a winter storm moving through New Mexico could increase the danger.
Possible legal consequences to NMSU hazing allegations
505 Views Legal consequences could come down the road for those involved with the alleged hazing on the men’s basketball team at New Mexico State University. On Sunday, KOAT obtained a police report filed in relation to those allegations.
Severe driving conditions reported in New Mexico
1,669 Views Several areas of New Mexico have severe driving conditions reported due to winter weather. Areas around the east mountains of Bernalillo County, Taos, Mountainair, and Encino have reported severe driving conditions with snow packed and icy roads. Some areas have reported blizzard like conditions with zero visibility.
NMSU fans react to basketball team under investigation
408 Views In Las Cruces, some say the Aggies are the pride of this town. The students who attend New Mexico State University now say something needs to change for the program to be better than what it is now.
