Sasha Lenninger

Albuquerque

Reporter at KOAT-TV (Albuquerque, NM)

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Special Olympics State Summer Games now underway

6 days ago | koat.com | Sasha Lenninger

Hundreds of athletes are in Albuquerque to compete in the Special Olympics New Mexico State Summer Games."I am really excited. I already competed in three events this morning," said Tim Harris. "The long jump, the shotput and the 100."Tim is no stranger to the organization. Since the age of 13, he's competed in Special Olympics and now at 39, he hasn't eased up. But seeing him compete is something his parents didn't imagine could happen."When Tim was born, we weren't prepared for that.
KOAT exclusive with new Rio Arriba County sheriff

1 week ago | koat.com | Sasha Lenninger

It's been about a month since Lorenzo Aguilar became the sheriff of Rio Arriba County. It's a place about 40,000 people call h0me."It's where I grew up. It's where my family is.
Remembering fallen New Mexico heroes

2 weeks ago | koat.com | Sasha Lenninger

It's a moment the Hare family never imagined, and it's a heavy heart they never wanted. Seeing their son's name on a memorial wall is something they never wanted."Everybody says it gets easier, and it really doesn't," said James Hare. His son, Justin Hare, died in the line of duty last year. Officer Hare served with the New Mexico State Police. It was on March 15, 2024, when he lost his life while responding to a call of a stranded motorist along Interstate 40.
Sheriff arrests reckless driver in Albuquerque

2 weeks ago | koat.com | Sasha Lenninger

An alleged reckless driver has been released from jail following an arrest by Bernalillo County Sheriff John Allen.Tuesday afternoon, Allen was at a gas station on Paradise Boulevard, and he claims the moment he pulled out, a driver started tailgating him."I was looking and observing, and then we kept going on Unser, " said Allen. "He kept tailgating, and he would back off.
Albuquerque gymnastics coach spreading awareness about early cancer detection.

2 weeks ago | koat.com | Sasha Lenninger

For more than 20 years, leotards and chalk have been part of Streisand Webb's life. She began tumbling when she was a little girl and then transitioned into coaching gymnasts.She now coaches at Precision Gymnastics Academy in Albuquerque. Little did she know, it's inside that gym where she would meet someone who she would need later down the road."It was in 2024 December. It was Christmas night when I got an inch or something and found a lump," said Web.
Filipino restaurant opens up in Albuquerque

3 weeks ago | koat.com | Sasha Lenninger

On Albuquerque's west side, you'll find the only Filipino restaurant in town."I think anybody that starts a restaurant is kind of out of their mind. But I guess I was just like reaching for something that I really wanted to do," said Cindy Recile, the owner of Barkas ABQ.Recile was born in the Philippines and moved to New York when she was a kid. For years, she worked in the fashion industry and then transitioned into the technology world.
Home ruined, still waiting for FEMA years later

3 weeks ago | koat.com | Sasha Lenninger

It's almost been three years since the Hermits Peak Calf Canyon Fire erupted in northern New Mexico.It burned more than 340,000 acres and destroyed several ranches, homes and buildings. Some who were spared by the flames weren't so lucky when flooding began. Floodwaters from the burn scar ruined several more homes since 2022, just like the Herreras' ranch.Hidden in San Miguel is a valley that many New Mexicans call home.
National Guard to arrive in Albuquerque as soon as this weekend

4 weeks ago | koat.com | Sasha Lenninger

The New Mexico National Guard will be deployed to Albuquerque to assist the Albuquerque Police Department in several ways.On Wednesday, the National Guard, along with APD and New Mexico State Police, hosted a roundtable discussion with the news media, answering any questions about the deployment."Every time we could free up a sworn officer, a badge and a gun to go do badging gun work, it only increases our ability to take people into custody who are committing crime.
APD releases body cam video of shooting involving alleged car thief

1 month ago | koat.com | Sasha Lenninger

Newly released body camera video shows the moments leading to a shooting with Albuquerque Police and an auto-theft offender they know well.On April 30, 2024, officers with the department's auto theft unit were on the hunt for Nicholas Roach, a well-known car thief who had two active felony warrants.Around 6 p.m., officers spotted Roach driving a silver Hyundai Elantra in northeast Albuquerque. Two women were inside the car with him.
City of Albuquerque shuts down another problematic property

1 month ago | koat.com | Sasha Lenninger

The city of Albuquerque has shut down another motel that it considers a nuisance property.On Thursday, the windows of the Court John Motel were boarded up and yellow signs telling people to keep out due to it being a substandard building."This property exemplified the type of unsafe conditions we simply cannot allow in Albuquerque," said Planning Director Alan Varela.An inspection by code enforcement found several concerning issues and violations, including: Numerous plumbing and sanitation...