KOAT 7 Latest School Closings and Delays

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When winter storms and monsoonal flooding hit New Mexico, KOAT Action 7 News is the primary resource for families across Albuquerque, Santa Fe, and the surrounding areas to track school closures and delays.

Current School Closings and Delays Status

How to Stay Updated with KOAT 7

KOAT provides multiple ways to check the status of your child’s school as conditions change:

The KOAT School Closings Dashboard: The most direct way to see a full list is via the KOAT Closings Page. This list is alphabetized and includes public schools, private academies, and universities.
Action 7 News Mobile App: You can set up push notifications for breaking news and weather. When a major district like APS calls for a “Two-Hour Delay” or a “Snow Day,” the app typically sends a high-priority alert.
On-Air Ticker: During Action 7 News Today (starting at 4:30 AM), watch the scrolling banner at the bottom of your screen for a rotating list of every active delay and closure in the state.

Understanding New Mexico School Alerts

In New Mexico, weather decisions are often made by 5:30 AM to ensure buses don’t head out onto dangerous roads. Here is what the standard alerts mean:

Alert Type	Action Required
2-Hour Delay	School and bus pickups start exactly 2 hours after the normal time. There is typically no morning Pre-K on these days.
Closed / Snow Day	All schools and district offices are closed. All after-school activities, including sports and tutoring, are canceled.
Remote Learning Day	Schools are physically closed, but students are expected to log in for synchronous or asynchronous lessons.
Abbreviated Schedule	Common in Santa Fe and rural districts; similar to a 2-hour delay, meaning a later start to allow for snow removal.

Why Decisions Vary by District

It is common to see Rio Rancho schools open while East Mountain schools are closed. Superintendents base their decisions on several factors specific to their geography:

Elevation Differences: Santa Fe and the East Mountains often receive significantly more snow than the Albuquerque valley.
Bus Safety: If temperatures are low enough to cause “black ice,” buses cannot safely navigate residential hills.
Wind Chill: If temperatures or wind chills are dangerously low, schools may delay to ensure students aren’t waiting at bus stops in sub-zero conditions.

KOAT-TV, virtual and VHF digital channel 7, is an ABC-affiliated television station licensed to Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States. The station is owned by the Hearst Television.-Wikipedia

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