Sasha Lenninger

Albuquerque

Reporter at KOAT-TV (Albuquerque, NM)

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Firefighter, wife adopts boy left in 'Safe Haven' baby box

1 month ago | wdsu.com | Sasha Lenninger

At just 1 year old, Mikel Martinez loves to dance and crawl, and he is extremely curious. His bedroom is decked out in firetrucks, which is fitting since the family that adopted him has served in the fire service for several years. "It's been, it's been crazy. He's getting into everything," said Christopher Martinez. Christopher and his wife, Janae, have been working to adopt Mikel for the last year after the baby was dropped off on Feb.
Firefighter, wife adopts boy left in baby box

1 month ago | koat.com | Sasha Lenninger

At just 1 year old, Mikel Martinez loves to dance and crawl, and he is extremely curious. His bedroom is decked out in firetrucks, which is fitting since the family that adopted him has served in the fire service for several years."It's been, it's been crazy. He's getting into everything," said Christopher Martinez.Christopher and his wife, Janae, have been working to adopt Mikel for the last year after the baby was dropped off at a baby box at Christopher's fire station in Belen on Feb.
Couple arrested for allegedly keeping autistic teen in chicken coop

1 month ago | autism.einnews.com | Sasha Lenninger

FARMINGTON, N.M. — A Farmington couple was arrested after allegedly abusing a 15-year-old girl for months. On Sept. 16, 2024, Farmington detectives received a referral from the Child Protection Services after concerns were raised about a teen's welfare. According to an arrest warrant, the 15-year-old teen is autistic, has ADHD and suffers from fetal alcohol syndrome.
Supporting women-owned businesses in New Mexico

1 month ago | koat.com | Sasha Lenninger

It's hard to believe, but women weren't allowed to own their own business until 1988.
Couple arrested for allegedly keeping autistic teen in chicken coop

1 month ago | koat.com | Sasha Lenninger

A Farmington couple was arrested after allegedly abusing a 15-year-old girl for months.On Sept. 16, 2024, Farmington detectives received a referral from the Child Protection Services after concerns were raised about a teen's welfare. According to an arrest warrant, the 15-year-old teen is autistic, has ADHD and suffers from fetal alcohol syndrome. She claimed her father, Jammy Jackson, 59, and his girlfriend, Patricia Madrid, 36, locked her in a chicken coop for several months.
4 Albuquerque students allegedly bring guns to campus

1 month ago | koat.com | Sasha Lenninger

Since Feb. 20, Albuquerque Public Schools has had at least four incidents of students bringing guns to or near school campuses.On Feb. 20, APD said a loaded handgun was confiscated from a student's backpack at Valley High School. The student, a freshman, was arrested and charged with unlawful carrying of a deadly weapon onto school premises.A day later, on Feb. 21, APD dealt with two firearm incidents at two schools. Cleveland Middle School received a report about a possible gun on school grounds.
New Mexico lawmakers want to impose 6% tax on alcohol sales

2 months ago | koat.com | Sasha Lenninger

On Wednesday, several democratic lawmakers went before the House Health and Human Services Committee to discuss House Bill 417."We've spent years figuring out how to modernize New Mexico's way of taxing alcohol," said Rep. Micaela Lara Cadena. HB 417 would impose a 6% tax of alcohol sales. It would be paid for by the consumer at the point of sale.
Beyond the calls for service: How one firefighter is working to create diversity

2 months ago | wdsu.com | Sasha Lenninger

Albuquerque Fire Rescue was established in June 1900. It includes 22 fire stations, roughly 760 full-time firefighters and almost 40 civilian personnel. Lt. John McGee has called the department home for almost two decades as he fights fires and saves lives, but his passion for the job goes beyond his calls for service. Growing up, McGee always dreamed of becoming a firefighter, but he couldn't help but notice the lack of firefighters who looked like him.
ICE memo sent to Albuquerque city employees

2 months ago | koat.com | Sasha Lenninger

Several cities across the nation have seen raids by Immigration and Customs Enforcement. The City of Albuquerque told KOAT that no raids have happened on its properties, but they have sent out a memo to roughly 6,000 city employees with guidance on what to do if ICE shows up at their offices. "There's a lot happening on the national level.
12 horses used illegal drug during All-American Futurity and undercards

2 months ago | koat.com | Sasha Lenninger

Hundreds flocked to The Downs Racetrack and Casino in September for a huge racing event.The All-American Futurity and undercard races usually happen at the Ruidoso Downs. But after historic and catastrophic flooding following wildfires, the Ruidoso Downs moved the races to Albuquerque on Sept. 2nd. Several races unfolded that day, but eventgoers witnessed something not normally seen in horse racing.