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1 week ago | 
koat.com | Faith Egbuonu
On Tuesday, April 15, 2025, KOAT spoke with Jamison Wagner, 40, and his neighbors. The U.S. Department of Justice announced federal charges against the Albuquerque resident on Monday, April 14, 2025. According to the FBI, Wagner is suspected of recent arson attacks targeted toward an Albuquerque Tesla showroom on Feb. 9, 2025, as well as the Republican Party of New Mexico headquarters on March 30, 2025.
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1 week ago | 
koat.com | Faith Egbuonu
The U.S. Department of Justice announced federal charges against Albuquerque resident, Jamison Wagner, 40, on Monday, April 14, 2025. According to the FBI, Wagner is suspected of recent arson attacks targeted toward an Albuquerque Tesla showroom on Feb. 9,2025, as well as, the Republican Party of New Mexico headquarters on March 30, 2025.
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1 week ago | 
koat.com | Faith Egbuonu
President Donald Trump has unveiled his latest tariffs, and they could have significant implications for your wallet.Trump's sweeping new tariffs, on top of previous levies and retaliation worldwide, are expected to increase prices for everyday items.Stay up-to-date: The latest headlines from KOAT Action 7 NewsThe trade wars have already roiled financial markets and plunged businesses into uncertainty - all while economists warn of potentially weakened economic growth and heightened...
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1 week ago | 
koat.com | Faith Egbuonu
Bernalillo County District Attorney Sam Bregman officially announced his candidacy for governor of New Mexico on Thursday, April 10, 2025. In June 2026, Bregman will face off with former U.S. Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland in the Democratic primary for the gubernatorial seat. Haaland announced her candidacy in February 2025.
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2 weeks ago | 
koat.com | Faith Egbuonu
On Wednesday, April 9, 2025, U.S. Secretary of Human and Health Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. visited Hózhó Academy Charter school in Gallup, New Mexico as part of his three-day multi-state 'Make America Healthy Again' tour on Monday, April 7 through Wednesday, April 9. The tour also included stops in Utah and Arizona.Video below: Full encounter between Health & Human Services Secretary Robert F.
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2 weeks ago | 
koat.com | Faith Egbuonu
On Tuesday, April 8, 2025, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham signed 4 pieces of legislation into law regarding the implementation to advance the '50-year Water Action Plan' in what the administration believes will advance conservation of freshwater resources, enhanced water quality protections and protecting residents from harmful Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) chemicals.Related: Gov.
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2 weeks ago | 
koat.com | Faith Egbuonu
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has until Friday, April 11, 2025, to veto, pocket veto or sign 195 bills into law for the 2025 legislative session. New Mexico lawmakers convened at the New Mexico State Capitol in Santa Fe, New Mexico for the 60-day legislation session. It began on Tuesday, January 21, 2025 and ended on Saturday, March 22, 2025. MORE: Gov.
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2 weeks ago | 
koat.com | Faith Egbuonu
Amillia Marie Garcia, 20, has been charged with child abuse resulting in the death of her 2-year-old son, Leon Garcia, in a southeast Albuquerque complex on Sunday, April 6. On Tuesday, April 7, Albuquerque police Chief Harold Medina held a press conference at the APD headquarters regarding the latest details into the investigation. KOAT asked chief Medina if Garcia could face additional charges under the "Bennie Hargrove Storage Act." The full transcript is below.
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2 weeks ago | 
koat.com | Faith Egbuonu
WASHINGTON (AP) - Democratic officials in 19 states filed a lawsuit against President Donald Trump's attempt to reshape elections across the U.S., calling it an unconstitutional invasion of states' clear authority to run their own elections.Note: KOAT political expert Brian Sanderoff spoke on the latest developments into the lawsuit. KOAT legal expert John Day spoke on the legalities of the lawsuit. KOAT reached out to the Republican Party of New Mexico regarding the lawsuit.
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3 weeks ago | 
koat.com | Faith Egbuonu
Opening statements in the trial for a former Albuquerque police officer accused of excessive force began at the Bernalillo County Second Judicial District Court on Tuesday, April 1, 2025. Police body camera footage from APD captured 29-year-old Kenneth Skeens and two other officers arresting Matthew McManus, 53, with disabilities, while struggling to make a purchase at Target in Northwest Albuquerque in August 2022.
