Shelly Ribando

2 months ago | koat.com | Shelly Ribando

It's no secret that a constant connection to technology can be draining, whether that's professionally or in our personal lives.However, one local innovator is bringing a whole new mindset to managing cyberspace stress.

Feb 3, 2025 | koat.com | Shelly Ribando

One local business owner has found a unique recipe for success in New Mexico.Revolution Bakery offers pastries and other food items that are 100% gluten-free. The Santa Fe based business on Cerrillos Road was opened by Dionne Christian.Your neighborhood: Local news from KOAT Action 7 NewsChristian has worked all over the world for years, but she was ready to find a place she could call home.

Jun 28, 2024 | koat.com | Shelly Ribando

Many Indigenous families are dealing with the pain of having a loved one reported as missing. A national database is tracking missing cases to make a difference to those who need hope. The National Missing and Unidentified Persons System, known as NamUs, was created in 2007 to assist families in their searches.KOAT anchor Shelly Ribando spoke to the Aguilar family, who have been looking for answers since 2016.

Apr 25, 2024 | koat.com | Shelly Ribando

April is dedicated to National Donate Life Month, focused on organ donations and donors.However, organ donation can often be a complicated process. Especially for people who are awaiting their critical wish to be granted.The Make-A-Wish Foundation has granted countless wishes nationwide.

Mar 29, 2024 | koat.com | Shelly Ribando

For hundreds of years, hot air ballooning has captured imaginations around the globe, especially in the hot air balloon capital of the world. Each October, hundreds of balloons paint Albuquerque's skies. The show wouldn't be possible without the work of early balloonists."At first people didn't want or didn't think women should be going in balloons with men.