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What a shot! 😱
Check out this wild photo Phil Garcia captured in Pecos, New Mexico. ⚡️
From the Grammy's to the Oscars local company @BlushandWhimsy is getting some red carpet love. bit.ly/2FgGNHS
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Republican incumbent Yvette Herrell conceded the Congressional District 2 seat to Democratic challenger Gabe Vasquez.
The Democratic Party will now control all three House seats. #NMpol #Election2022
Ever wondered what a morning in Albuquerque during the looks like? 😍
Jeremy Aragon captured his casual drive through the city during the biggest event of the season! 🎈
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Our hearts and prayers go out to the family of Jennifer Riordan this morning.
Hundreds of balloons took to the sky during Tuesday's mass ascension. Some pilots were able to hit the Albuquerque Box landing back at Balloon Fiesta Park after takeoff. Here's a timelapse of today's launch.
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KOAT projects Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham will serve a second term as governor in a close race. #nmpol #election2022
A drone light show kicked off the 50th Balloon Fiesta this morning. Here are the highlights from the drone show from early this morning. #balloonfiesta
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President Biden has landed in New Mexico. He is on his way to Central New Mexico Community College to make remarks about student debt relief.
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When cows fly......Yes! Today was a perfect day for Airabelle to fly #BalloonFiesta
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#BREAKING: After an additional day of counting ballots, Xochitl Torres Small has won the race in New Mexico’s 2nd Congressional district.
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We are holding the families and friends of those killed in today's hot air balloon crash close to our hearts.
RIP. 💔
Today's mass ascension was one for the books. Many special shapes inflated and flew, while others had a static display. Here's a time-lapse from this morning's #BalloonFiesta
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A New Mexico sunset, nothing else like it! 😍😍 This was taken Sunday in Pilar, NM southwest of Taos. #NMTrue
📸: Elijah Rael via ulocal
A New Mexico couple was returning to Gallup on U.S. Route 491 when they spotted this huge beam of light in the night sky!
Who else noticed it and what was your reaction?
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"Jennifer's vibrancy, passion and love infused our community and reached across our country. Her impact on everything and everyone she touched can never fully be measured." - The Riordan family
Drone footage captures these wild horses running through the Navajo Nation. If you look closely you'll see a colt.
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December's Cold Moon was quite the sight in Taos, New Mexico last night! 🌕
📸: Elijah Rael
Deb Haaland has officially become the first Native American cabinet member in U.S. history.
Haaland was sworn in on Thursday, by the first woman, and woman of color Vice President, Kamala Harris.
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New Mexico legislators call for impeaching Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham over temporary gun ban
Wow! What a fantastic shot of the moon rising above the Sandia Mountains! 🌕⛰
📸: Alex Poli
Vice President Kamala Harris has boarded Air Force Two and is on her way to New Mexico. She will be speaking at a few events in Albuquerque.
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Up, up and away! 🎈🎈🎈
Hundreds of colorful balloons filled the sky at Balloon Fiesta during Saturday morning's mass ascension! 😍
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Olivia Rodrigo says Biden gave her a shoehorn and some M&Ms when she visited the White House
Federal lawsuit filed to remove Donald Trump from New Mexico ballots
Magnificent photo taken of the gorgeous fall colors in Corrales! 🍁🍂
📸: Adam Nish
If you love New Mexico, this is a sight you'll never get tired of seeing! ❤️️💛
📸: Abel Espalin
What a shot! 😍
Tina Schmitt captured this rare sighting of a roadrunner in the snow in Los Lunas, NM! ❄️
Up before sunrise to cross an international border to catch the school bus. Get the full story here bit.ly/2FfGbPj
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Everyone is worried about pumpkin spice lattes coming back too soon and we're over here like...
Wow! Check out this gorgeous scenic shot of the Sandia Mountains gleaming in the sunlight. 🤩
📸: Abel Espalin
WOW! Check out this majestic sunset in Los Alamos, New Mexico! 🌅
📸: Leo Jaramillo
*Look closely* How we love New Mexico! ❤️❤️
📸 credit: Daisy Yadon via ulocal
On this day, 110 years ago, New Mexico was admitted into the United States as the 47th state.
What is your favorite thing about the Land of Enchantment?
Have you ever been this close with a roadrunner? We haven't either.
The New Mexico state bird is well known for being quick on its feet and can gain speeds up to 15 mph. That’s pretty impressive for a 2-foot-long bird. 🐦
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Stunning photo taken off the Rio Grande in Albuquerque! 🏔
📸: Stephanie Nieto
The Vice President has landed in Albuquerque. She will first be making remarks at a private finance event and will then participate in a discussion at UNM.
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TORNADO IN NEW MEXICO: The tornado in Hagerman was caught on camera!
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Check out this gorgeous photo taken of the rainfall over Albuquerque! 🌧
📸: Alyssa Romero
Christmas in Santa Fe is unlike any other place in the world! 💫🎄
📸: Cindy Martinez
Wow! What a magnificent shot taken of the historic KiMo Theater in Downtown Albuquerque! 🤩
📸: Bobby Gutierrez
APD officer adopts opioid-addicted newborn from homeless woman dlvr.it/Q3vpmV
Clouds rolling over the Sandia Mountains are always a gorgeous sight in Albuquerque. Our KOAT viewer Van Sutherland took 16 minutes of video and compressed it into 10 seconds. ⛰☁️ How stunning!
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New Mexico gun owners expressing frustrations against governor
McKinley County becomes first county in New Mexico to get 100% of residents vaccinated with first shot
This special #ValentinesDay tradition is not lost on Donna Kramer. Watch the Kramers' adorable love story here: bit.ly/2ElGtTy
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Ruidoso, New Mexico is well-known for its wildlife, and today is no different. This horse crossing caused a slight afternoon traffic delay. 🐎🐎🐎
Thanks to our viewer Jesus Figueroa for capturing this video of the wild animals. 🐴
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Wow! This sunset over Albuquerque sure did not disappoint! 🤩
📸: Abel Espalin
Snow, snow and more snow! We sure can't get enough of it! ❄️
Check out this stunning photo taken in Taos, New Mexico! 😍
📸: Gak Stonn
It's like fire and ice! 🔥🧊
Great photo taken by Van Sutherland in Bernalillo! 😍
Christmas time in New Mexico is unlike any other place in the world. ❤️💛
📸: Cindy Martinez
Stunning reflection of the St. Francis de Asis Church in Taos, New Mexico! ⛪️🌅
📸: Elijah Rael
'We've got his back': Upperclassmen befriend freshman with no one to sit with during lunch koat.com/article/weve-g
From A New Mexico animal shelter, to becoming a Disney star! Congratulations to Monte, the 2-year-old terrier mix for landing the lead role in Lady and the Tramp! 🐶🍝
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WOW! Check out this incredible photo Pam Dorner took of Comet Neowise over the Rio Grande. ☄️
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham wants New Mexico to provide school lunches without charge to all K-12 students across the state.
Good morning, #NewMexico! What a wonderful shot taken on the Rio Grande this morning.
📸: Abel Espalin via ulocal
What do you think about staying on daylight savings time year-round? A bill just passed with bipartisan support in the Senate to do just that: bit.ly/3rkwqGU
Today's drone show was a sight for many this morning. The drone show is one of the newest events at Balloon Fiesta and is quickly becoming popular. #BalloonFiesta
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