Brandon Evans
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Presidential race heats up in New Mexico
KOAT political expert says Hispanics will decide if state goes red or blue → Read More
Protesters refuse to let act of violence deter movement
Demonstrations continue night after driver nearly runs over protesters → Read More
Local actress opens up about pandemic, social justice movement impact on film
Only on 7 interview with Albuquerque's Monique Candelaria → Read More
Governor says latest COVID-19 trends troubling
Rapid response teams see sharp increase after weeks of downward trend → Read More
No bail for man accused in violent crime spree
Judge says Dakota Briscoe will remain behind bars until trial → Read More
Dr. Fauci to join Navajo Nation townhall
Online meeting topics include possible COVID-19 vaccination trial → Read More
Online successes and struggles shared
Overcoming a $40 million deficit while costs go up.That's just part of what the state's largest school district is dealing with right now.KOAT spoke one-on-one with the leader of Albuquerque Public Schools about navigating the COVID re-entry maze.“Everybody understands that this is really, really hard and you have to put the effort in, and they are,” APS Interim Superintendent Scott Elder… → Read More
APS continues its COVID adjustments
For Albuquerque Public Schools, the last six months have been an ever-changing puzzle.And as far as school districts go, the one with the most pieces.APS is more than double the size of any other district in the state, meaning it was going to take the biggest financial hit.But what the board anticipated after state legislators held a special session in June, that number was different than the… → Read More
Questions surround youth sports in New Mexico
Unaffiliated groups gather in defiance of governor's order → Read More
DEA conducting mulitple operations in New Mexico
Operations target source, distribution and abuse of illegal drugs → Read More
APS board provides update on re-entry plan
The Albuquerque Public Schools Board provided an update Wednesday on the district’s re-entry plan.KOAT learned that budget issues still play a big role in how well the district will be able to effectively and safely bring students back to the classroom.“We did receive the final adjustment from the PED (Public Education Department) last week and discovered that an additional adjustment had been… → Read More
Hope for the homeless in the time of COVID-19
Steelbridge providing spiritual, professional skills for those in need → Read More
Peace and justice rally held in downtown Albuquerque
Event called for continued change, expanded diversity → Read More
"Guns to Gardens Buyback" is Saturday in Santa Fe
People can exchange unwanted guns for groceries, gift cards → Read More
Coronavirus poses threat to emotional health as well
Behavioral health cases on the rise during pandemic → Read More
State sticking with slow and steady approach
By the numbers, the state is gaining some positive momentum when it comes to COVID-19.Hospitalizations are way down and the seven day rolling average of new cases is the lowest since mid-March.State officials say all this is a direct result of our behavior.“We don't get the best numbers we've had in four to six months unless people are staying home. They're wearing their masks, they're not going… → Read More
Power outages continue across metro Albuquerque
PNM says crews will likely work through the night again → Read More
UNM students adjust to college during pandemic
University tracking COVID-19 cases, screening students → Read More
State hopes holiday weekend doesn't lead to spike in COVID-19 cases
It is certainly a weekend filled with temptation and state officials are worried we could see a spike in COVID-19 cases like we did after Memorial Day and July 4th.But people KOAT spoke with said you can have fun and still minimize the risk to your family and friends.“I think if we keep safe, keep our distance that we can keep the numbers down and we can somehow get somewhere,” Alejandra Castro… → Read More
Rio Rancho delays bringing students back to classroom
School district officials say state reentry update forced changes → Read More