'It's hard': Families come together to honor gun violence victims with special Christmas float

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — An Albuquerque church is thriving, with the help of leaders past and present. Since 1882, Grant Chapel African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church has served as a place of worship for hundreds of families. It's also considered the oldest Black church in New Mexico. "It's usually a...

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — The Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office is now investigating a double homicide that happened over the weekend. On Jan. 27, the department was called to the 200 block of Atrisco Vista SW after reports of shots fired. Once deputies arrived, they found two juvenile victims suffering from multiple gunshot wounds.

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 history, culture and food. First stop: NEXUS Brewery. Nexus Brewery & Nexus Blue Smokehouse are two popular award-winning restaurants in the heart of New Mexico...

Several Albuquerque Fire Rescue units responded to a fire at a southwest Albuquerque home. AFR units responded to flames on Cenote Road SW around 4:20 p.m. One person was transported to the hospital with minor injuries, four total people are displaced. Flames and smoke were spotted near the front of...

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — On Tuesday KOAT’s John Cardinale sat down in an exclusive one-on-one interview with Jason Bowles. Bowles is representing ‘Rust’ armorer Hannah Gutierrez-Reed, who was formally charged on Tuesday with an involuntary manslaughter charge for the death of cinematographer Halayna Hutchins. Actor Alec Baldwin...

From fights in school to everyday struggles, professional fighters in Albuquerque have seen it all. They're fighting for something more. They want to share their message on how combat sports changed their lives. In Albuquerque, fighting is everything to some athletes. For others like Josh Torres, Diego Sanchez, and Jordan...

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — On Feb. 24, those facing charges in the 'Rust’ case will need to appear before a judge. “In this case, the defendants are going to have to either appear by phone or by zoom by video, but won't be appearing in-person,” KOAT Legal Expert, John Day said.

RIO RANCHO, N.M. — One person is dead after being shot by Rio Rancho police officers on Tuesday morning. The Rio Rancho Police Department said they were called to investigate a noise complaint at the Arrowhead Ridge Apartments early Tuesday morning. When RRPD officers arrived at the apartment, the...

A grand jury indicted Solomon Pena on 14 criminal charges related to the shootings allegedly targeting the homes and offices of elected officials. The Bernalillo County District Attorney's office says the 14 counts include:. Criminal Solicitation to Commit Shooting at a Dwelling or Occupied Building (3 Counts) Shooting at a...

The first court appearances for Alec Baldwin, Hannah Gutierrez-Reed and David Halls have been set. The first court hearings for the trio will have been set on Feb. 24 in the First Judicial District Court in Santa Fe. The Administrative Office of the Courts says the first appearances will happen...

SANTA FE, N.M. — The Santa Fe County District Attorney will file formal charges against Alec Baldwin and Hannah Gutierrez-Reed on Tuesday. Earlier this month, District Attorney Mary Carmack-Altwies announced involuntary manslaughter charges will be filed against Baldwin and Gutierrez-Reed. The charges come after a more than yearlong investigation into a shooting that happened on the set of the film "Rust" that killed cinematographer Halyna Hutchins.