Telemundo Las Vegas adds meteorologist Samanta Rodríguez and reporter Ana Sofía Román

Telemundo-owned KBLR in Las Vegas, Nevada, has expanded its news team with the addition of meteorologist Samanta Rodríguez and multimedia journalist Ana Sofía Román.

Both joined “Noticiero Telemundo Las Vegas” on Monday, Oct. 26, 2026, bringing experience from television stations in Texas, Delaware and Washington, D.C.

Rodríguez arrives from Telemundo-owned KXTX in Dallas, Texas, where she spent more than five years delivering weather forecasts and covering severe weather affecting North Texas.

She holds a bachelor’s degree in meteorology from the Higher Institute of Applied Sciences and Technologies in Cuba and a master’s degree in Earth sciences, concentrating in atmospheric sciences, from the National Autonomous University of Mexico. She graduated with honors from both institutions.

Román joins KBLR after more than four years as a reporter for WRDE and Telemundo Delmarva in Delaware. Her reporting has focused on immigration, housing, local government and other issues affecting communities across the region.

Her work earned a Capital Emmy Award in 2026, along with recognition from the Chesapeake Associated Press Broadcasters Association.

Earlier in her career, Román worked at NBC-owned WRC in Washington, D.C., and interned at Telemundo-owned WZDC. She graduated from American University with a bachelor’s degree in journalism.

“Samanta and Ana Sofía bring valuable experience and a strong understanding of the communities they serve,” said Johali Carmona, news director of Telemundo Las Vegas, said in a statement. “From delivering critical weather information to reporting on issues that impact local families, both have demonstrated a commitment to keeping viewers informed and prepared and will further strengthen our ability to serve the Southern Nevada community.”

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