KOAT-TV (Albuquerque, NM)

1 day ago | koat.com | Hamilton Kahn

Increasingly, it seems like fraudulent scams are everywhere. In fact, fraud is quickly becoming the number one crime in the country, according to AARP, which strongly recommends doing what you can to prevent it, but also what you should do first if you suspect you've been the victim of a fraud attack: report it."We want the information coming into law enforcement, so they better recognize the crisis we're in," said Kathy Stokes, director of the AARP Fraud Prevention Program.

1 day ago | koat.com | Hamilton Kahn

The big theme for the 55th celebration of Earth Day is "Our power. our planet," with a focus on improving the climate.But it's small changes, made in large numbers, that could prove to be a best approach to good health -- for ourselves and for Planet Earth.Picking up litter in a neighborhood park, or taking a walk or bike ride, are alternatives to the kind of human behavior that emits emissions, wastes water, or produce pollution of any kind.

1 day ago | koat.com | Hamilton Kahn

The Albuquerque BioPark's $14 million renovation of Heritage Farm opened to the public on Tuesday, Earth Day, appropriately, in that the farm is more focused on sustainability, conservation, and animal well-being, said a news release from the City of Albuquerque.The two-year project, paid for with a 1/8-cent gross receipt tax, includes expanded crop gardens growing leafy greens such as kale, lettuce, and spinach, and perennial beds for asparagus, artichokes, raspberries, golden currants, and...

1 day ago | koat.com | Hamilton Kahn

A shipment of 1,708 counterfeit designer jewelry items intercepted at the port of entry could have been worth more than $9 million if sold at the retail price of authentic merchandise, said a news release from the U.S. Customs and Border Patrol.The jewelry, shipped from China, was being sent to a residence in El Paso. It included rings, bracelets, earrings, and necklaces resembling those made by Van Cleef & Arpels' "Alhambra" line.

1 day ago | koat.com | Hamilton Kahn

A two-day celebration of Navajo art and culture will be held this weekend at Bandelier National Monument, as part of National Park Week.Along with a Navajo rug and jewelry show, the historic Hubbell Trading Post will be revisited through stories told by trader William James Jr. and weaver Tonita Yazzie, who will also give demonstrations on both days.Wallace, who will give talks at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, has a familial connection with the Hubbell Trading Post through his...