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UNM buys problematic hotel in Albuquerque

The University of New Mexico has purchased a motel that has been the site of hundreds of 911 calls and nearly a hundred arrests in southeast Albuquerque.

Smartphone secrets | What the Tech?

Smartphones have been a part of our lives for over a decade but there are still some hidden features and secrets you may not know about.

Custom Bottle Labels: Elevating Your Product's Appeal

A well-crafted label with clear, high-quality design speaks volumes.

Does AI Trader Outperform Human Traders In The Long Run?

Does AI trader outperform human trader in the long run?

Local family hopes to reunite urn with owners

An unusual discovery at a local park started a local family's now two-month mission to reunite a missing member of another family.

High winds rip across eastern New Mexico

Gusts above 70 mph caused damage to the roof of a church in Clovis and fueled a wildfire near Wagon Mound Saturday.

Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller formally announces reelection bid

Mayor Tim Keller formally announced he will run for reelection this year and seek a third term serving Albuquerque.

Cavegirls lead Farmington at half

The Carlsbad Cavegirls led Farmington 33-28 at the half at the state girls 5A basketball tournament in Albuquerque.

Eye on the FBI: Violent online networks targeting kids and teens

Most kids and teens are online in some form these days but, parents, do you know who they are communicating with?

Detectives investigate after man was found dead in southwest Albuquerque

Detectives are investigating after police say a man was found dead Wednesday morning outside of a home in southwest Albuquerque.

APD: Woman fatally shot near West Central

Officers discovered a woman with a gunshot wound across the street from a fire station. No suspects are in custody.

Opinion: Drought, heat waves and fires come to New Mexico with the warming climate

If you look at the last century in New Mexico, stretches of higher temperatures have lengthened; heat waves are hotter and nights, consistently warmer.

Plunging stock market leaves many with recession fears

New Mexicans are becoming increasingly worried that a recession could be coming amid dropping stocks and rising prices.

Thieves steal viral ice cream from local business

After a new ice cream went viral on social media, Pop Pop's Italian Ice became the victim of thieves looking to snatch the sweet treat.

TUES: Prospects dim for proposed NM liquor tax increase after bill stalls in House committee, + More

A proposal to curb problem drinking in New Mexico by increasing the state’s liquor tax rate is facing long odds for approval during this year’s 60-day legislative session.

Know Your City: How ‘Georgian Gujarati’ Governor Malek Ayaz defended Diu against the Portuguese

Malek Ayaz managed to stall a Portuguese fortress in Diu, for as long as he was governor of Diu. The fort would be built only in 1535-1536, long after his demise in 1522.

El Paso author Richard Parker dies days after release of his book, ‘The Crossing’

The Crossing' centered heavily on the Aug. 3, 2019, mass shooting at an El Paso Walmart, in which 23 people were killed in an act of racial and ethnic violence.

Local activists will not take down sign that keeps being vandalized

The executive director of the Los Alamos Study Group has a controversial sign in his front yard that has become a target of vandals.

Alan Shoemaker: Windy days lie ahead this week

While the days ahead will be warmer and drier, the winds will pick up again, increasing fire danger particularly in southern New Mexico.

Lobo fan bus to head to Las Vegas

After clinching at least a share of the Mountain West regular season title,the Lobos have everybody cheering for them.Fans headed over to the store called the New Mexico Look today to get their handson some Lobo gear for tonight's final home game before,

Renato de Albuquerque on collecting Chinese ceramics — and his quest for the perfect pair of eagles

The 97-year-old Brazilian has opened a foundation in Portugal to house the world’s most significant selection of Ming and Qing export porcelain

Motorcycle crash kills one person in southwest Albuquerque

One person has died after a crash involving a motorcycle Sunday in southwest Albuquerque. A spokesperson for the Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office says the crash occurred near Sage Road SW and Old Coors Drive SW. This is a developing story. KOAT will provide updates as more information becomes available.

Fire in faulty HVAC unit at Walmart quickly doused

The Walmart will be closed for a short time while repairs are made and is expected to reopen soon. AFR has determined that the fire was caused by faulty electrical components on the HVAC unit.

NM AG releases immigration enforcement report

The United States Attorney's Office for the District of New Mexico recently published statistics regarding immigration and border crimes. Numerous prosecutions were registered between March 1-7, with the partnership of El Paso sector of the U.

Man gets new sentence for killing father while speeding

A local family says they can start healing after the man who hit and killed their loved one was finally sentenced after going on the run. Francisco Reyes-Merlos was originally sentenced back in 2022 but then he ran from the law.

Spotlight on senior care

With so many New Mexicans providing care for loved ones, city leaders say the high-profile case involving Gene Hackman and his wife is a good reminder to check on elderly loved ones.

Bay Area High School Students Protest ICE Raids Amid Rising Deportation Fears

Reports of ICE activity throughout the Bay Area triggered widespread protests in local high schools and prompted school districts to take precautionary measures to protect students and families. At William C.

4 Teams Get Home Game Advantage

Senior Judah Duran adds 10.5 points and senior Jeremaya Roybal grabs 7.5 rebounds and adds 8.5 points. Junior Emelio Espinoza runs the point and hands out 3.3 assists, while senior Cruz Martinez does a lot of overlooked things that go into a successful team, like setting picks.

Man faces charges for evading checkpoint and smuggling undocumented migrants

ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico - The U.S. Attorney's Office and U.S. Border Patrol has charged an undocumented migrant for speeding from a checkpoint to evade capture while transporting undocumented migrants.

Police investigate fatal shooting in Northeast Heights

Detectives have detained one person as they look into the circumstances of what led to a man being shot to death.

Read about new leaders of 16 missions serving from Canada to Zambia

Learn about the new presidents and companions of missions in Bolivia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ecuador, England, Ghana, Hawaii, México, New Mexico, Papua New Guinea, Philippines,

Albuquerque mother sentenced to 10 years for abusing 5-year-old son

An Albuquerque mother will spend the next decade behind bars for abusing her young son. A judge sentenced Natalie Saiz Thursday.

Doctor gives tips on preparing for daylight saving time change

A family physician with Optum says the effects of daylight saving are usually temporary, and it takes the body a couple of days to reset.

Darren White to run for Albuquerque mayor

Former Bernalillo County Sheriff Darren White announced Thursday he will officially run for mayor of Albuquerque.

The People Issue 2025: Vanderbilt Football’s Diego Pavia

In the fall of 2021, Diego Pavia was the quarterback at New Mexico Military Institute, a junior college in Roswell, N.M. Less than four years later, the self-proclaimed “small-town kid from Albuquerque, New Mexico” has led the Vanderbilt Commodores to unforeseen heights and become one of college football’s most talked-about figures.