Cristiana Ramos

Tucson

Morning News Anchor and MMJ at KVOA-TV (Tucson, AZ)

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Architect celebrates Indian culture through dance in Albuquerque

1 week ago | koat.com | Cristiana Ramos

Trupthi Panickor, an architect, is celebrating Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander Heritage Month by using dance to connect with her Indian culture and build community in Albuquerque. Panickor has been dancing since she was 3 years old, showcasing various styles from her native Kerala, India.
Low-income households could lose food aid under proposed SNAP cuts

3 weeks ago | koat.com | Cristiana Ramos

House Republicans in Washington rolled out legislation that would make significant changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, also known as SNAP. Tens of thousands of New Mexicans could lose SNAP benefits as the government seeks deep cuts to federal spending. "House Republicans' budget would make significant cuts, over $200 billion in cuts, to food and nutrition assistance," Minnesota Sen. Amy Klobuchar said. Senate Democrats, including New Mexico Sen.
Hundreds of migrants arrested for trespassing on military land

3 weeks ago | koat.com | Cristiana Ramos

Hundreds of migrants are facing illegal entry charges and now additional charges for entering a restricted military area and violating a defense property security regulation, but there has been confusion surrounding the prosecution of those migrants."There's also no clarity about where these zones are; there's only an estimated zone," said Stevie Paz with the community-based organization NMCafe.Advocates are questioning if there's probable cause to charge for trespassing."People have the...
What to know as Real ID deadline approaches

1 month ago | koat.com | Cristiana Ramos

As of tomorrow, certain standard driver's licenses and other identification cards will no longer meet federal standards for people seeking to fly within the United States.
Events across Albuquerque in honor of MMIP Day

1 month ago | koat.com | Cristiana Ramos

There were a lot of emotions Monday as families continued to remember their loved ones who have been murdered or are missing.
Balsam Fire under investigation after 7 homes burnt down in Grants

1 month ago | koat.com | Cristiana Ramos

As of this afternoon, state fire officials confirmed the Balsam fire is 100 percent contained. Cleanup efforts are now underway for residents. Five decades' worth of collectibles and Michael Garcia's artwork are gone. He's lived on Sage Avenue for more than 30 years and said the fire wasn't like anything he's ever seen."I knew it would happen someday, but I was just always thinking to go back there with a hose," Garcia said.
New Mexico National Guard trains with Albuquerque police to enhance public safety

1 month ago | koat.com | Cristiana Ramos

The New Mexico National Guard is training with the Albuquerque Police Department to help improve public safety along the Central Corridor in Albuquerque.The National Guard has been seen on the streets of Albuquerque as part of their in-field training for traffic control. This week, the National Guard began their training with the Albuquerque Police Department."We're going to have 36 out in the field.
Attorney general announces CYFD investigation after teen's death

1 month ago | koat.com | Cristiana Ramos

After a foster teenager in state custody died by suicide earlier this month. State Attorney General Raul Torrez announced Tuesday that the Department of Justice will be opening an investigation into the incident.Those who knew 16-year-old Jaydun Garcia said he was a sweet, red-haired kid who his foster friends loved to be around.He was a foster child under the supervision of the Children Youth and Families Department.
New Mexico 'Cop Killer' sentenced to life in prison

1 month ago | koat.com | Cristiana Ramos

A South Carolina man who killed a New Mexico State Police officer found out his fate in Federal Court on Monday. Jaremy Smith, the confessed "Cop Killer," was sentenced to life in prison after killing state police officer Justin Hare last year. There were a lot of tears and loud silence in the courtroom, but the loudest sounds were the giggles and cries of Hare's newborn daughter, whom he will never get to meet. It's an act of violence that Hare's family said deserved the death sentence.
Federal funding cuts hit New Mexico Foodbanks

1 month ago | koat.com | Cristiana Ramos

Everyday volunteers at Roadrunner Foodbank sort through cases of food to end up on the tables of hungry families in New Mexico, but Vice President of Strategy Katy Anderson said due to federal funding cuts 24 truck loads of food will no longer be delivered.