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Families Continue To Search For Loved Ones After Helene [Video]

Hurricane Helene has caused at least 128 deaths across six states with fears of a rising death toll. Many are missing due to shattered communication infrastructure. Numerous roads in the Carolinas are closed, hindering supply deliveries, and over 2 million customers remain powerless. A new storm may develop in the Gulf. Sam Perkins hiked 11 miles to find his mom and dad who were last heard from trapped in their home near Asheville, North Carolina.

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Latina empowers New Mexicans through Pilates in Albuquerque [Video]

KOAT is celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month, honoring the many contributions of New Mexicos Hispanic and Latino communities.Lourdes Avitia is on a mission to empower everyone who steps foot in her northeast Albuquerque Pilates studio. Avitia is originally from Chihuahua, Mexico, but moved to New Mexico three decades ago. Being Mexican is beautiful, Avitia said.Your neighborhood: Local news from KOAT Action 7 NewsAvitia is the owner and instructor of Empower Pilates Studio, but she started her Pilates journey years ago. I discovered Pilates 20 years ago, going through depression, Avitia shared. Pilates is a mental workout. It helps with the mind-body connection that you can’t find in other modalities. It really helped me to release all the depression.Avitia now guides people of all ages and health levels on their own Pilates journeys. She credits her desire to help others to her own experience as a Mexican immigrant. I got so much from this country, and its something that I have to give in return, Avitia said. I feel really proud that I’m putting my work there for the people to take advantage.Empower Pilates Studio offers classes seven days a week. The studio is located at 6501 Wyoming Blvd. NE (Building C) in Albuquerque.Action 7 News On The Go: Download our app for free