Fourth of July events and firework displays in New Mexico

Navajo President Jonathan Nez has selected a political newcomer to be his running mate in the general election. Nez introduced Chad Abeyta during an address in the tribal capital of Window Rock, Arizona, on Monday. Abeyta is an Air Force veteran who works as an attorney in the tribe's legislative branch. He's 33 and from the New Mexico portion of the reservation.

New Mexico was ranked as the worst state in the country for child wellbeing, according to a report by the 2022 Kids Count data book. In the report, "child wellbeing" is broken down into four different categories — economics, education, health and community. The combination of these four categories ranked our state last in the entire country.

CARLSBAD, N.M. — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis will speak at and headline a rally in support of GOP gubernatorial candidate Mark Ronchetti. The rally will be held on Aug. 14 and begins at 4 p.m. The event will be held at the Walter Gerrells Performing Arts and Exhibition Center in Carlsbad.

New Mexico ranks last in child well-being, according to a report by the 2022 KIDS COUNT Data Book. The report breaks down a child's well-being into four categories: economic well-being, education, health, and lastly, family and community. New Mexico children ranked No. 48 in the economic section. The data book...

The new school year is already here. Ad we need your help to get New Mexico schools stocked up and ready for the school year. Join the KOAT 7 School Supply Drive. Donate now through August 14th and our partners at the Salvation Army will connect your dollars to schools across New Mexico.

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — The University of New Mexico will begin constructing its new College of Nursing and Public Health Excellence Building. The announcement was made by school officials and Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Monday. The building's floor plans show it will be three floors with classrooms on the...

LANCASTER, N.H. — A truck driver has been found not guilty of manslaughter or negligent homicide in connection with the deaths of seven motorcyclists in a 2019 crash in New Hampshire. It took the jury about two hours to reach a verdict on the 15 charges Volodymyr Zhukovskyy faced.