KBLR Adds Meteorologist and Reporter to News Team
The station announced the two new hires on October 26 to improve coverage for the Southern Nevada community.
Updated on Oct. 26, 2026 in Jobs — General
Viewers of Noticiero Telemundo Las Vegas will see new faces on the news desk following the addition of meteorologist Samanta Rodríguez and reporter Ana Sofía Román. The station announced the hires to bolster its reporting team serving the Southern Nevada community.
Why it matters
The additions aim to strengthen local news coverage and weather services for Spanish-speaking residents throughout the Las Vegas Valley. Station staffing changes like these reflect an ongoing investment in regional news capacity.
The new hires bring specialized experience from their respective backgrounds, including a five-year tenure for Rodríguez in Dallas and a four-year stint for Román in the Delmarva region.
The players
Samanta Rodríguez
A new meteorologist for Noticiero Telemundo Las Vegas who previously worked at KXTX in Dallas.
Ana Sofía Román
A new reporter for Noticiero Telemundo Las Vegas who previously worked at WRDE and received a 2026 Capital Emmy Award.
KBLR
The Las Vegas-based television station operating as Noticiero Telemundo Las Vegas.
The details
Samanta Rodríguez joins the team holding a master's degree in Earth sciences and a bachelor's degree in meteorology after five years at KXTX in Dallas. Reporter Ana Sofía Román arrives with experience from WRDE and Telemundo Delmarva, bringing recognition from a 2026 Capital Emmy Award. The station confirms these roles are part of an effort to provide deeper service to the Las Vegas area.
Timeline
October 26, 2026: KBLR announced the addition of Rodríguez and Román.
2026: Ana Sofía Román received a Capital Emmy Award.
Beyond the Strip
These hires reflect the broader trend of expanding local news operations in Southern Nevada to capture regional market share. This move follows similar staffing adjustments by local broadcast outlets aiming to increase community-specific reporting.
Residents who rely on local broadcast news will see new reporting and weather analysis beginning immediately. The station serves as a primary information source for the local Spanish-speaking community across the Las Vegas Valley.
The takeaway
Local viewers can expect enhanced coverage as the new team members settle into their roles at the station. Watch for the latest reporting on Noticiero Telemundo Las Vegas to see how these assignments affect local news segments.
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Source note: This article includes information reported by NewscastStudio.
