24 Articles in KOAT Action News News
KOAT Action News
by: Aliyah Chavez
Guilty on every count — but not behind bars. Here’s why Sheryl Williams Stapleton remains free and what happens next.
Published: Saturday, August 15, 2026 12:00AM
Updated: Saturday, August 15, 2026 04:25AM
KOAT Action News
by: Kara Mihm
The Santa Fe Indian Market is moving forward this weekend despite earlier air quality concerns caused by smoke from the Frijoles Fire.
Published: Saturday, August 15, 2026 12:42AM
Updated: Saturday, August 15, 2026 12:45AM
KOAT Action News
by: John Rupolo
Longtime Stapleton friend Joseph Johnson also convicted on fraud and bribery charges
Published: Friday, August 14, 2026 10:57PM
Updated: Friday, August 14, 2026 11:09PM
KOAT Action News
by: Vincent Rodriguez
A 14-year-old has been arrested after an alleged school shooting threat at Santa Rosa Middle School.
Published: Friday, August 14, 2026 08:59PM
Updated: Friday, August 14, 2026 09:02PM
KOAT Action News
by: Eric Green
Doug Baker of Sandia Park shares his journey with a 1987 Buick Grand National, a rare classic car he purchased in 2025 and has carefully maintained and upgraded.
Published: Friday, August 14, 2026 08:34PM
Updated: Friday, August 14, 2026 08:37PM
KOAT Action News
by: Peyton Spellacy
Sheryl Williams Stapleton was convicted on federal charges stemming from bribery and mail fraud tied to Albuquerque Public Schools funds.
Published: Friday, August 14, 2026 06:03PM
Updated: Friday, August 14, 2026 08:45PM
KOAT Action News
by: Vincent Rodriguez
A recall has been issued for tomato bisque soup kits sold at Walmart stores in New Mexico due to possible Listeria contamination.
Published: Friday, August 14, 2026 06:51PM
KOAT Action News
by: Vincent Rodriguez
More than 382,000 New Mexicans are facing food insecurity as meal costs climb with rural counties posting the highest rates.
Published: Friday, August 14, 2026 06:49PM
Updated: Friday, August 14, 2026 06:53PM
KOAT Action News
by: Meagan Halbardier Moore
Authorities are asking for help locating Andy Carrasco, who was last seen leaving the UNM Children's Psychiatric Center in Albuquerque on foot
Published: Friday, August 14, 2026 04:50PM
Updated: Friday, August 14, 2026 05:26PM
KOAT Action News
by: Vincent Rodriguez
The 102nd Burning of Zozobra will feature a colonial theme, with attendees encouraged to create their own period-inspired outfits using simple materials and techniques.
Published: Friday, August 14, 2026 04:41PM
Updated: Friday, August 14, 2026 04:54PM
KOAT Action News
by: Vincent Rodriguez
Albuquerque's "Available City Properties" program aims to make unused city land accessible for public uses like housing, parks, and event venues.
Published: Friday, August 14, 2026 04:40PM
Updated: Friday, August 14, 2026 04:43PM
KOAT Action News
by: Byron Morton
NOAA reports that a super El Niño is building, expected to peak in late fall and early winter, with impacts on global weather patterns, including in New Mexico.
Published: Friday, August 14, 2026 02:42PM
Updated: Friday, August 14, 2026 02:45PM
KOAT Action News
by: Vincent Rodriguez
The lightning-caused Frijoles Fire burning in the Pecos Wilderness Area continues to grow and force evacuations for parts of Santa Fe County.
Published: Tuesday, August 11, 2026 02:11PM
Updated: Friday, August 14, 2026 04:59PM
KOAT Action News
by: Vincent Rodriguez
It has been 46 years since one of the deadliest prison riots in U.S. history. It all happened here in New Mexico.
Published: Monday, February 02, 2026 03:39PM
Updated: Monday, February 02, 2026 03:40PM
KOAT Action News
by: Amari Saxton
Click here to watch the annual 2025 Twinkle Light Parade in Nob Hill.
Published: Sunday, December 07, 2025 02:53AM
Updated: Tuesday, December 09, 2025 06:37PM
KOAT Action News
by: Byron Morton
The old New Mexico State Penitentiary, site of a deadly 1980 riot, remains a chilling reminder of past horrors, with eerie occurrences suggesting the spirits of those who perished may still linger.
Published: Tuesday, October 21, 2025 08:49PM
Updated: Wednesday, October 22, 2025 02:45PM
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Published: Monday, October 20, 2025 06:00AM
Updated: Monday, November 17, 2025 05:09PM
KOAT Action News
by: Eric Green
Strong storms with heavy rain are possible in central New Mexico, including Albuquerque, on Tuesday.
Published: Tuesday, October 07, 2025 03:57PM
Updated: Tuesday, October 07, 2025 06:08PM
KOAT Action News
by: Byron Morton
One reason many balloonists fly in Albuquerque is because of the Albuquerque Box. Here's the science behind the famous wind pattern.
Published: Saturday, October 04, 2025 12:32PM
Updated: Saturday, October 04, 2025 12:43PM
KOAT Action News
by: Vincent Rodriguez
Zozobra has burned for nearly a century. It's a tradition that dates back to 1924 in Santa Fe. Here's a look at what Zozobra has looked like dating back to the 1940's.
Published: Wednesday, August 30, 2023 11:57PM
KOAT Action News
by: Byron Morton
One reason many balloonists fly in Albuquerque is because of the Albuquerque Box. Here's the science behind the famous wind pattern.
Published: Sunday, September 25, 2022 11:00PM
Updated: Friday, October 03, 2025 06:59PM
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Published: Wednesday, December 20, 2017 05:52PM
Updated: Tuesday, March 26, 2024 01:08PM
KOAT Action News
by: Devon Armijo
Sky 7 has been providing unmatched coverage of New Mexico's top stories since 1980. Click through this slideshow to see photos of each version of New Mexico's helicopter.
Published: Tuesday, December 31, 2013 06:12PM
Updated: Saturday, September 30, 2023 04:47PM
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Published: Thursday, November 15, 2012 06:12PM
Updated: Monday, December 07, 2020 06:24PM