Expanded early voting begins in New Mexico
549 Views KOAT spoke with the deputy clerk for Bernalillo County, Michelle Kavanaugh, about what people will need to vote before election day. Saturday, Oct. 22, was the first day of expanded early voting in New Mexico. Voting centers are open again for the 2022 midterm elections. There are 20 locations throughout Bernalillo County where […]
Wind, rain and snow possible throughout the state this weekend
545 Views Major changes in the weather pattern are possible throughout New Mexico this weekend. Rain, wind and snow are possible in most areas of the state. Here’s what you need to know
Supreme Court to hear Republican Party of New Mexico’s redistricting lawsuit
551 Views They’re scheduled to hear this case on Jan. 9, 2023. The ballots will look different for some New Mexicans for this election season. That’s because of the new congressional district map. Our state takes updated census data every 10 years and redraws state lines. In the new congressional district map that was decided […]
Not everyone is happy about the new student loan forgiveness program
450 Views “I just think that it’s very unfair to raise the taxes on the working people that never went [to college],” Tyler Hall, a Roswell resident, said. ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Relief is on the way for millions of New Mexicans stuck in student debt. On Monday, President Joe Biden (D) announced the launch of the […]
Voter Guide for the 2022 Election in New Mexico
757 Views Are you ready for the New Mexico General Election? KOAT Action 7 News has a comprehensive guide on every race, need-to-know questions and more so that you’re prepared for Election Day.
The race for New Mexico’s 2nd Congressional District tightens up
594 Views Last year our state adopted a new congressional district map that KOAT political analysts believe may shake up Republican-represented District 2. Election day is less than a month away, and one of the closest battles for office is in New Mexico’s 2nd Congressional District. New Mexico has three congressional districts. District 1 is […]
New Mexico families hit hard by inflation
929 Views “The hardest part to me is uncertainty. I can never be sure when I go to the store what I’m going to pay,” New Mexico resident Harry Whiting said. ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — The impact of inflation has affected many New Mexicans. A recent poll from Albuquerque Journal shows inflation at the top of the […]
Business is booming in New Mexico, state reports
430 Views New Mexico has seen an 8.2% increase in businesses since this time last year. SANTA FE, N.M. — North, south, east and west — new businesses keep popping up all over the state. All 33 New Mexico counties have seen an increase in the number of physical business establishments between the third quarter of the […]
New Mexico Constitutional Amendments: What you need to know
778 Views Constitutional amendments could have serious ramifications on how your money is spent ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — When New Mexico voters go to the booth they are going to be asked a series of questions that could have ramifications on how politicians spend their money. Three constitutional amendments will appear on the ballot and two of them […]
New Mexico sees historic monsoon season
1,029 Views “It was tied for the 10th wettest monsoon season in Albuquerque,” Green said. New Mexico got some much-needed rain this summer. Our monsoon season typically runs from June 15 to Sept. 30, and this year for Albuquerque, it was historic. KOAT Meteorologist Eric Green says Duke City recorded 6.1 inches of rain this […]
