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Lobos are NIT bound
UNM fans will be able to watch their team play postseason basketball, after all. Richard Pitino's squad has earned a number two seed in the NIT Tournament, and will host Utah Valley, Wednesday night at The Pit. The matchup will be broadcast on ESPN Plus.The Lobos will make its first appearance in the NIT, since 2011. UNM's 22-11 record represents its best year since the 2013-14 season.The… → Read More
Suspect hospitalized after shooting incident involving BCSO deputy
A man is hospitalized, after being involved in a shooting involving Bernalillo County Sheriff's deputies on Sunday.A spokesperson for BCSO says the incident began around 4 a.m. Sunday. Deputies responded to a disturbance call, near 224 Atrisco Vista Rd. SW. Once arriving at the scene, deputies located a couple involved in a domestic dispute, at their residence. A woman left the residence, once… → Read More
One person dead after hit and run crash
One person has died, after a vehicle vs. pedestrian crash occurred Friday night in southeast Albuquerque.According to a spokesman with Albuquerque Police, the incident took place near Zuni Rd. SE and Dallas St. SE. A vehicle was traveling westbound on Zuni Rd, when it encountered the pedestrian in the roadway before crashing. The vehicle left the scene.The pedestrian was taken to a local… → Read More
Windy conditions coming to New Mexico on Sunday
Olga Breese says New Mexico will experience a windy Sunday → Read More
Stansbury focuses on youth during summit event
Congresswoman Melanie Stansbury addressed youth issues → Read More
Man in custody, after fatal crash in northeast Albuquerque
A man is in custody, in connection with a fatal crash that occurred Friday in northeast Albuquerque.According to a spokesman with Albuquerque Police, the incident happened around 9 p.m., near Menaul Blvd. NE and Mesilla St. NE. A vehicle traveling eastbound on Menaul Blvd. went up onto the curb, striking a pedestrian and a light pole, before ending up in a parking near Mesilla St. The pedestrian… → Read More
Suspect arrested, after fatal shooting in Rio Rancho
Suspect turned himself in at a movie theater parking lot → Read More
Suspect injured in shooting involving Alamogordo police and Otero County Sheriff's Office
Suspect injured in shooting involving Alamogordo police and Otero County Sheriff's Office Officer and deputy were not injured New Mexico State Police has opened an investigation, after a shooting that involved Alamogordo Police and the Otero County Sheriff's Office.The incident took place on Hawaii Avenue, in Alamogordo. The suspect in the shooting was injured. The officer and deputy were not… → Read More
Investigation begins after shooting incident involving Alamogordo police
New Mexico State Police has opened an investigation, after a shooting incident involving Alamogordo Police occurred Sunday.A spokesman for NMSP says the incident happened on E. 10th St. in Alamogordo. The suspect is injured. The police officer was not injured.KOAT will provide additional information on this developing story, as more details are released. New Mexico State Police has opened an… → Read More
Woman killed in vehicle versus pedestrian crash
A police investigation is underway, after a woman was killed in a vehicle versus pedestrian crash in northeast Albuquerque.According to a Albuquerque police spokesman, the incident occurred Sunday, near the intersection of Louisiana Blvd. NE and Montgomery Blvd. NE. The female pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene.Northbound traffic is closed on Louisiana Blvd., near the Montgomery Blvd.… → Read More
A portion of U.S. Highway 82 is closed after rockslide in Otero County
A portion of U.S. highway 82 is blocked in both directions, after a rockslide occurred Saturday in Otero County.An Otero County Sheriff's spokesperson says traffic is blocked near the tunnel, along U.S. 82. Road closures are in place eastbound at N. Florida Ave. and U.S. 82, as well as westbound at High Rolls and U.S. 82. Steep Hill Rd. is also closed.Drivers are asked to use Fresnal Canyon… → Read More
Police open homicide investigation in west Albuquerque
A homicide investigation is underway, after a person was found dead in west Albuquerque.A spokesman for Albuquerque says officers received a call about a dead body in a field, near the Flying J Travel Center on 98th St. SW south of Interstate 40.Homicide detectives are currently at the scene. KOAT will provide more information on this developing story, as details become available. A homicide… → Read More
Investigation underway, after shooting incident involving San Juan County Sheriff's Deputy
Investigation underway, after shooting incident involving San Juan County Sheriff's Deputy Incident took place Saturday in Farmington An investigation is underway, after a shooting incident involving a San Juan County Sheriff's deputy took place, Saturday in Farmington.A spokesman for the Sheriff's Office says deputies attempted to stop a vehicle around 5 a.m., near Murray Blvd. and S. Butler… → Read More
Southwest Albuquerque neighborhood closed due to police presence
BCSO deputies have been at the scene for several hours → Read More
Voluntary evacuation in place after reports of a strong odor in Valencia County
Fire crews are trying to locate the source of the odor → Read More
Man dies in Saturday night stabbing incident
Police detectives are seeking information, after a man was stabbed to death outside a downtown Albuquerque bar Saturday night.An APD spokesman said the incident took place around 10:30 pm. Officers were called after reports of a stabbing, on the 400 block of Central Ave. SW. The victim died at the scene.Eyewitnesses told police that a suspect left the area, before officers arrived. KOAT will… → Read More
Suspicious death investigation underway in southwest Albuquerque
Bernalillo County Sheriff's detectives have opened a suspicious death investigation, after a man was found dead Saturday afternoon.A BCSO spokesperson says deputies responded to a call of an unconscious male, on the 200 block of Camino Ocho SW. Once deputies arrived, they found the man and pronounced him dead at the scene.KOAT will provide additional information, as details become available.… → Read More
Watch Live: Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham begins second term
Watch live: Michelle Lujan Grisham takes the oath of office to begin her second term as Governor of New Mexico. Watch live: Michelle Lujan Grisham takes the oath of office to begin her second term as Governor of New Mexico. → Read More
Police open homicide investigation in northeast Albuquerque
Police have opened a homicide investigation in northeast Albuquerque, after a man was found dead in the street on Sunday.An APD spokesperson says officers were called out to 7817 Central Ave. NE around 5 am. Once officers arrived, they found the victim and pronounced him dead at the scene.KOAT will provide updates on this developing story, as details become available. Police have opened a… → Read More
Police on scene of shooting incident in northeast Albuquerque
Police are at the scene of shooting incident, which took place Thursday afternoon in northeast Albuquerque.A spokesperson with APD says the shooting occurred at 1404 Betts St. NE. The scene is still active and SWAT has been called out to that location.KOAT will provide updates on this developing story, as more details become available. Police are at the scene of shooting incident, which took… → Read More