Twinkle Light Parade kicks off the holidays

BELEN, N.M. — Known far and wide as the "World's Largest Matanza," this annual event returned on Saturday after a two-year pandemic pause with its celebration of Hispanic food, family, culture and community — especially food. For the $20 entrance fee (free for 10 and under), attendees could...

On Friday, Memphis Police released police body camera footage of Tyre Nichols' arrest. The video sent shockwaves across the country, including in New Mexico. KOAT spoke to several civil justice groups in Albuquerque and got their reactions to the video. Cathryn McGill is the director of the New Mexico Black...

Last year more than 1,311 people were homeless living on the streets of Albuquerque. Now, these people have hope thanks to a new program working on getting them off the streets and putting money in their pockets. “The money that they're going to be making and thus giving back to...

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — The Albuquerque Police Department have arrested two suspects for the late 2022 murder of Albuquerque Academy senior Jada Gonzales. The shooting happened at a house party. On Dec. 18, the party turned deadly after five males with firearms were kicked out of the house around midnight,...

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — A shelter-in-place order has been lifted for areas inside Kirtland Air Force Base. The order was made following a phone call of a bomb threat, Thursday afternoon. After working to confirm whether the threat was credible, the base has reopened. This content is imported from Facebook....

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Surveillance video, incriminating social media posts and photographs taken by a key witness led to the arrest of suspects Jesse Parra, 19, and a 16-year-old male. According to the Albuquerque Police Department, both teens are now behind bars in connection to the senseless killing of Albuquerque Academy senior, Jada Gonzales.

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — A shooting of two juveniles Friday night on Atristo Vista Boulevard SW resulted in the death of one, with the other being transported to the University of New Mexico Hospital in critical condition. Both victims had been shot multiple times. The unidentified suspect fled the scene...

RIO RANCHO, N.M. — Rio Rancho Public Schools students and staff were visited by the president of the American Federation of Teachers. Randi Weingarten, union president, observed a career-driven program. RRPS established its Career Technical Education to offer students opportunities in interested career paths. Some of the programs offer...

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — The UNM women's basketball team exacted revenge against Colorado State on Thursday night at The Pit. The Lobos used their hot start to take down the Rams, 64-59. Shaiquel McGruder tallied her seventh 20-plus point performance of the season, finishing with a game-high 23 points and nine rebounds. Recording her first start of the season, Albuquerque native Viané Cumber recorded 12 points and grabbed seven rebounds.

SANTA FE, N.M. — At a news conference in Santa Fe on Wednesday, Bernalillo County District Attorney Sam Bregman voiced his support of New Mexico Senate Bill 123. The bi-partisan bill deals with pre-trial detention and asks that people who commit crimes like first-degree murder or other violent felonies aren't released before trial.