KOAT News

KOAT News is a local news source providing coverage of events in Albuquerque and surrounding areas. The articles focus on topics such as flash floods, wildfires, and other natural disasters, as well as community events and investigations into criminal activity. The reporting appears to be accurate and reliable, with no significant instances of biased reporting or conflicts of interest.

82%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermines the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
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A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

The Daily's Verdict

This news site has a mixed reputation for journalistic standards. It is advisable to fact-check, scrutinize for bias, and check for conflicts of interest before relying on its reporting.

Bias

95%

Examples:

  • The articles provided show no instances of biased reporting.

Conflicts of Interest

75%

Examples:

  • There are no significant conflicts of interest reported in these articles.

Contradictions

88%

Examples:

  • There are minor contradictions in a few articles, such as details about the number of acres burned by the Blue 2 Fire and information about Jaremy Smith's actions during a shooting incident.

Deceptions

75%

Examples:

  • Some articles contain deceptive practices, such as not specifying the type of bacteria that caused a man's death from plague. However, these instances are minor and do not significantly impact the overall credibility of the news source.

Recent Articles

  • Albuquerque and Surrounding Areas Suffer Severe Flash Flooding: Evacuations, Rescues, and Damage to Infrastructure

    Albuquerque and Surrounding Areas Suffer Severe Flash Flooding: Evacuations, Rescues, and Damage to Infrastructure

    Broke On: Sunday, 30 June 2024 Severe flash flooding in Albuquerque and surrounding areas on June 30-July 1 caused evacuations, water rescues, and infrastructure damage. Overwhelmed storm drains led to submerged cars and power outages. Affected areas included Central underpass, Rio Rancho, Ruidoso's Upper Canyon and Midtown district, and Highway 70 in the Salt Fire burn scar. Crews worked through the night to clear drains, repair infrastructure, and assist residents.
  • Albuquerque and Surrounding Areas Suffer Severe Flash Flooding: Evacuations, Rescues, and Damage to Infrastructure

    Albuquerque and Surrounding Areas Suffer Severe Flash Flooding: Evacuations, Rescues, and Damage to Infrastructure

    Broke On: Sunday, 30 June 2024 Severe flash flooding in Albuquerque and surrounding areas on June 30-July 1 caused evacuations, water rescues, and infrastructure damage. Overwhelmed storm drains led to submerged cars and power outages. Affected areas included Central underpass, Rio Rancho, Ruidoso's Upper Canyon and Midtown district, and Highway 70 in the Salt Fire burn scar. Crews worked through the night to clear drains, repair infrastructure, and assist residents.
  • Albuquerque and Surrounding Areas Suffer Severe Flash Flooding: Evacuations, Rescues, and Damage to Infrastructure

    Albuquerque and Surrounding Areas Suffer Severe Flash Flooding: Evacuations, Rescues, and Damage to Infrastructure

    Broke On: Sunday, 30 June 2024 Severe flash flooding in Albuquerque and surrounding areas on June 30-July 1 caused evacuations, water rescues, and infrastructure damage. Overwhelmed storm drains led to submerged cars and power outages. Affected areas included Central underpass, Rio Rancho, Ruidoso's Upper Canyon and Midtown district, and Highway 70 in the Salt Fire burn scar. Crews worked through the night to clear drains, repair infrastructure, and assist residents.
  • New Mexico Faces Monsoon Thunderstorm: Flash Floods, Power Outages, and Evacuations in Albuquerque and Ruidoso

    New Mexico Faces Monsoon Thunderstorm: Flash Floods, Power Outages, and Evacuations in Albuquerque and Ruidoso

    Broke On: Sunday, 30 June 2024 Intense rains in Bernalillo County, New Mexico lead to flash flood warnings, power outages affecting over 20,000 people and road closures. Meanwhile, Rio Ruidoso experiences a rapid rise in water levels causing an evacuation notice for the Upper Canyon Area due to unstable soil and life-threatening flood waters.
  • New Mexico Faces Monsoon Thunderstorm: Flash Floods, Power Outages, and Evacuations in Albuquerque and Ruidoso

    New Mexico Faces Monsoon Thunderstorm: Flash Floods, Power Outages, and Evacuations in Albuquerque and Ruidoso

    Broke On: Sunday, 30 June 2024 Intense rains in Bernalillo County, New Mexico lead to flash flood warnings, power outages affecting over 20,000 people and road closures. Meanwhile, Rio Ruidoso experiences a rapid rise in water levels causing an evacuation notice for the Upper Canyon Area due to unstable soil and life-threatening flood waters.
  • FBI Offers Reward as Two Deadly Wildfires in Ruidoso, New Mexico, Destroy Over 1,400 Structures and Force Thousands to Evacuate: South Fork Fire and Salt Fire Update

    FBI Offers Reward as Two Deadly Wildfires in Ruidoso, New Mexico, Destroy Over 1,400 Structures and Force Thousands to Evacuate: South Fork Fire and Salt Fire Update

    Broke On: Friday, 21 June 2024 Two wildfires, the South Fork Fire and Salt Fire, ravaged Ruidoso, New Mexico since June 17. Thousands evacuated as both fires reached over 38 square miles combined and destroyed approximately 1,400 structures. The FBI offers a $10,000 reward for information on the arsonists behind the fires which remain at partial containment. President Biden declared a disaster in affected areas, releasing funds for recovery efforts. Ruidoso Mayor Lynn Crawford anticipates a five-year rebuilding process and advises returning residents to bring essentials due to potential gas, electricity, or water outages.
  • F-35B Lightning II Pilot Safely Ejects Before Crash Near Albuquerque International Sunport

    F-35B Lightning II Pilot Safely Ejects Before Crash Near Albuquerque International Sunport

    Broke On: Tuesday, 28 May 2024 On May 28, 2024, an F-35B Lightning II fighter jet from the US Marine Corps crashed near Albuquerque International Sunport in New Mexico. The pilot safely ejected and was seriously injured. The cause of the crash is under investigation.
  • Blue 2 Fire in Lincoln National Forest: Over 3,400 Acres Burned, Evacuation Orders Issued

    Blue 2 Fire in Lincoln National Forest: Over 3,400 Acres Burned, Evacuation Orders Issued

    Broke On: Friday, 17 May 2024 The Blue 2 Fire, currently burning in New Mexico's Lincoln National Forest, has<dummy00024> affected over 3,400 acres and led to multiple evacuations. The cause is believed to be a lightning strike, and high winds are expected to exacerbate its growth. Authorities have set up an evacuation reception center and urge residents to stay informed.
  • Princess Catherine of Wales Undergoing Chemotherapy for Unspecified Cancer: Continues Work with Royal Foundation Centre for Early Childhood

    Princess Catherine of Wales Undergoing Chemotherapy for Unspecified Cancer: Continues Work with Royal Foundation Centre for Early Childhood

    Broke On: Wednesday, 01 March 2023 Princess Catherine of Wales (Kate Middleton) is undergoing chemotherapy for cancer and has not yet returned to her royal duties. Announced on May 22, 2024, she continues to be briefed on her causes, including early childhood development through the Royal Foundation Centre for Early Childhood. Despite being out of the public eye since January 2024 due to abdominal surgery and a cancer diagnosis in March, she remains central to the center's work and will return when cleared by her medical team.
  • BNSF Freight Train Derails Near Arizona-New Mexico State Line, Causes Hazardous Materials Response and Interstate 40 Closure

    BNSF Freight Train Derails Near Arizona-New Mexico State Line, Causes Hazardous Materials Response and Interstate 40 Closure

    Broke On: Friday, 26 April 2024 A BNSF freight train derailed near Lupton, Arizona on April 26, 2024, causing at least 22 cars to come off the tracks and resulting in the closure of Interstate 40 due to hazardous materials spills from tank cars carrying propane and gasoline. No injuries were reported but evacuation orders were issued for nearby properties. The cause is under investigation by NTSB, FRA, and local agencies following recent safety concerns raised by BNSF employees.