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by: Vincent Rodriguez

Albuquerque city crews repair 2,000 potholes in past month
Albuquerque city crews repair 2,000 potholes in past month

Albuquerque city crews are fixing potholes caused by recent weather changes, responding to 3-1-1 requests within 24 hours.

Published: Friday, November 13, 2026 03:53PM

Updated: Friday, November 13, 2026 03:56PM

KOAT Action News
KOAT Action News
by: Amari Saxton

Hobbs police, schools investigate Hobbs Swim & Dive Team allegations involving juveniles
Hobbs police, schools investigate Hobbs Swim & Dive Team allegations involving juveniles

Hobbs police are investigating reports of inappropriate conduct involving members of the Hobbs Swim & Dive Team.

Published: Friday, November 13, 2026 03:05AM

Updated: Friday, November 13, 2026 08:24PM

KOAT Action News
KOAT Action News
by: Daniel Espinoza

Landlord charged with murder after Albuquerque police find tenant buried under porch
Landlord charged with murder after Albuquerque police find tenant buried under porch

Police discovered the body of Robert DeBeary, a missing 51-year-old man, buried beneath a porch in Albuquerque, leading to murder charges against his landlord, Jonah Jeter.

Published: Friday, November 13, 2026 01:15AM

Updated: Friday, November 13, 2026 06:11PM

KOAT Action News
KOAT Action News
by: Associated Press

Flights halted at airports across US due to air traffic control communications problems
Flights halted at airports across US due to air traffic control communications problems

The Federal Aviation Administration has grounded all flights nationwide because of communications issues at regional air traffic control centers.

Published: Friday, November 13, 2026 12:00AM

Updated: Friday, November 13, 2026 11:55PM

KOAT Action News
KOAT Action News
by: Amari Saxton

Presbyterian Hospital lays off more than 130 employees
Presbyterian Hospital lays off more than 130 employees

Presbyterian Hospital has laid off more than 130 employees

Published: Friday, November 13, 2026 12:00AM

Updated: Friday, November 13, 2026 10:49PM

KOAT Action News
KOAT Action News
by: Amari Saxton

Former APD officer convicted in fatal 2025 hit-and-run
Former APD officer convicted in fatal 2025 hit-and-run

Krystal Garcia, a former APD officer, has been convicted in a fatal hit-and-run crash from 2025.

Published: Friday, November 13, 2026 12:00AM

Updated: Friday, November 13, 2026 09:41PM

KOAT Action News
KOAT Action News
by: Vincent Rodriguez

FAA Ground Stop: Check your flight status at the ABQ Sunport
FAA Ground Stop: Check your flight status at the ABQ Sunport

The nationwide ground stop is impacting flights across the nation. Check your flight status at the ABQ Sunport.

Published: Friday, November 13, 2026 12:00AM

Updated: Friday, November 13, 2026 09:42PM

KOAT Action News
KOAT Action News
by: Meagan Halbardier Moore

Sipapu Ski Resort co-founder Olive Bolander dies at 98
Sipapu Ski Resort co-founder Olive Bolander dies at 98

A skier, instructor and outdoor enthusiast, Bolander helped build the northern New Mexico resort with her husband Lloyd.

Published: Friday, November 13, 2026 12:00AM

Updated: Friday, November 13, 2026 07:17PM

KOAT Action News
KOAT Action News
by: Meagan Halbardier Moore

San Juan County man charged with murder in Lovina Carpenter's death
San Juan County man charged with murder in Lovina Carpenter's death

Deputies found Carpenter dead in a shed on her property Nov. 9. John Ciani is scheduled for a preliminary hearing on Nov. 24.

Published: Friday, November 13, 2026 12:00AM

Updated: Friday, November 13, 2026 07:14PM

KOAT Action News
KOAT Action News
by: Amari Saxton

Man arrested for DWI after crashing into APD officer
Man arrested for DWI after crashing into APD officer

A man was arrested on DWI charges after crashing into an APD police officer unit.

Published: Thursday, November 12, 2026 11:38PM

Updated: Friday, November 13, 2026 09:22PM

KOAT Action News
KOAT Action News
by: Vincent Rodriguez

NASA images show Navajo Lake surging after historic floods in New Mexico and Colorado
NASA images show Navajo Lake surging after historic floods in New Mexico and Colorado

New NASA images show Navajo Lake rebounding fast after historic floods pushed its levels up to 6,070 feet in elevation.

Published: Thursday, November 12, 2026 08:09PM

Updated: Friday, November 13, 2026 06:26PM

KOAT Action News
KOAT Action News
by: Kara Mihm

State records show a history of compliance issues for Tijeras daycare
State records show a history of compliance issues for Tijeras daycare

The New Mexico Early Learning Academy in Tijeras had its license suspended following the death of a one-year-old, with state records showing a history of compliance issues.

Published: Thursday, November 12, 2026 01:20AM

Updated: Friday, November 13, 2026 09:42PM


37th Annual KOATs for Kids - Donate a New Coat for Kids Across New Mexico
37th Annual KOATs for Kids - Donate a New Coat for Kids Across New Mexico

Donate a new coat or give online now to help support kids in our communities

Published: Monday, October 19, 2026 01:43PM

Updated: Monday, October 19, 2026 02:07PM

KOAT Action News
KOAT Action News
by: Byron Morton

What is the Albuquerque Box and why is it important?
What is the Albuquerque Box and why is it important?

One reason many balloonists fly in Albuquerque is because of the Albuquerque Box. Here's the science behind the famous wind pattern.

Published: Friday, October 02, 2026 01:23PM

KOAT Action News
KOAT Action News
by: Daniel Espinoza

Domestic violence incident and officer-involved shooting close Highway 518 in Mora County
Domestic violence incident and officer-involved shooting close Highway 518 in Mora County

A domestic violence call in Mora County left a woman dead, led to an officer-involved shooting and renewed calls to repair alternate routes.

Published: Wednesday, August 19, 2026 03:09AM

Updated: Wednesday, August 19, 2026 03:15AM


Weekend events happening across New Mexico
Weekend events happening across New Mexico

Looking for something to do in New Mexico this weekend? check out Amanda's Picks for events happening across the Land of Enchantment this Saturday and Sunday.

Published: Friday, May 08, 2026 02:45PM

Updated: Friday, November 13, 2026 03:55PM

KOAT Action News
KOAT Action News
by: Vincent Rodriguez

46 years later: Revisiting the deadly New Mexico prison riot
46 years later: Revisiting the deadly New Mexico prison riot

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
KOAT Action News
by: Amari Saxton

Albuquerque Twinkle Light Parade brings holiday spirit to the city
Albuquerque Twinkle Light Parade brings holiday spirit to the city

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
KOAT Action News
by: Byron Morton

Haunting memories linger at New Mexico's old state penitentiary
Haunting memories linger at New Mexico's old state penitentiary

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

KOAT Action News
KOAT Action News
by: Vincent Rodriguez

Zozobra through the years
Zozobra through the years

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
KOAT Action News
by: Vincent Rodriguez

Relive the burning of Zozobra in Santa Fe with rare video dating back to the 1930s
Relive the burning of Zozobra in Santa Fe with rare video dating back to the 1930s

Zozobra has become ingrained into New Mexico's culture. For over 100 years, Zozobra has burned the glooms of years past. Here's a look at some of the burnings dating back to the 1930's.

Published: Wednesday, August 16, 2023 05:43PM

Updated: Friday, September 04, 2026 04:24PM


Hearst Television News Policy Statements

Hearst Television operates under the premise that first is desired, right is required in everything we do.Our purpose is one of service, providing quality news and information to the local television markets in which we operate.

Published: Wednesday, December 20, 2017 05:52PM

Updated: Tuesday, March 26, 2024 01:08PM

KOAT Action News
KOAT Action News
by: Devon Armijo

Sky 7 through the years
Sky 7 through the years

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: Tuesday, September 15, 2026 08:50PM

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