Child abuse settlements in New Mexico are going unreported
254 Views Big settlements made by the state are going unreported, some of which involve topics like child abuse. The Sunshine Portal was created when Gov. Lujan Grisham first got into office to show transparency and accountability for the New Mexico state government. But recently, people have noticed large settlements have fallen through the cracks.
Victims speak about past horrors of Indian Boarding Schools
301 Views Dating back to the 1800s up until the 1970s, these schools had one main goal: force Native American children to forget about their Indigenous roots and break them down in ways unimaginable ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — The Department of the Interior and its Secretary Deb Haaland have been on a nationwide tour called the […]
Prosecutors say kidnapping victim left in Farmington
309 Views Four Utah residents and Navajo Nation members are being federally charged with kidnapping after the alleged victim was found in New Mexico FARMINGTON, N.M. — Four people from Utah are facing federal charges after an alleged kidnapping in 2021. Federal prosecutors used social media to assist in the case. The accused used Facebook to […]
Former task force members react to end of MMIWR task force
292 Views ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — New Mexico became known for its initiatives to help solve the missing murdered Indigenous people crisis. In May 2022, the task force came up with a New Mexico response plan. Within it are three categories: community impact systems, change, and data.
Rabbi speaks about bomb threat that happened at synagogue
344 Views ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — A bomb scare at an Albuquerque synagogue has people in the Jewish community on high alert as the war between Israel and Hamas continues. Rabbi James Shapiro allowed KOAT into their temple to recount the weekend events that had numerous police units called to Adat Yeshua, a Messianic synagogue.
New Mexico Voter Guide: 2023 Regular Local Elections
289 Views Are you ready for the New Mexico’s local elections? KOAT Action 7 News has a comprehensive guide on every race, need-to-know questions and more so that you’re prepared for Election Day.
UNMH whistleblower sparks wrongful death lawsuit
379 Views ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — A wrongful death case has been filed against the University of New Mexico Hospital after a family claims doctors did not treat a loved one properly.
Medicare recipients could be targeted in a Covid-19 test kit scam
264 Views Scammers are ordering Covid-19 test kits under other’s Medicare accounts As the seasons are changing, respiratory illnesses are starting to ramp back up. Covid-19 test kit scams are happening across the United States, including here in Albuquerque. Recently, two people, who want to stay anonymous, received the package in the mail.
Why the number of dispensaries is concerning the cannabis industry
291 Views There are more than 1,000 licensed dispensaries in New Mexico. Professionals in the cannabis industry speak on why it may worry them. ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — In the most recent report from the state, New Mexico’s cannabis industry brought in more than $30 million every month from March to September.
Gordon Bennett race balloon crashes in Texas
265 Views Balloon Fiesta officials: accident involves Poland Team 1 CRANDALL, Texas — A gas balloon participating in the Coupe Aéronautique Gordon Bennett crashed in Texas. According to Balloon Fiesta officials, Poland Team 1 came into contact with a powerline near Crandall, Texas on Monday evening.
