Telemundo Las Vegas Adds Samanta Rodríguez as Meteorologist and Ana Sofía Román as Multimedia Journalist

Both to Make Their ‘Noticiero Telemundo Las Vegas’ Debuts Today, Monday, Oct. 26

LAS VEGAS – Oct. 26, 2026 – Telemundo Las Vegas / KBLR, part of NBCUniversal Local’s Telemundo Station Group, announced today that meteorologist Samanta Rodríguez and multimedia journalist Ana Sofía Román have joined Noticiero Telemundo Las Vegas and will make their debuts today, Monday, Oct. 26.

“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. “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.”

Rodríguez joins Telemundo Las Vegas from Telemundo 39 Dallas-Fort Worth / KXTX where she spent more than five years providing weather forecasts and coverage for North Texas communities. 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, with a concentration in Atmospheric Sciences, from the National Autonomous University of Mexico, graduating with honors from both institutions.

For the last four-plus years, Román served as a reporter for CoastTV News / WRDE, an NBC affiliate, and Telemundo Delmarva in Delaware, covering immigration, local government, housing and other issues. She earned a 2026 Capital Emmy Award and has been recognized by the Chesapeake Associated Press Broadcasters Association. She previously held roles at NBC4 Washington and interned at Telemundo 44 Washington. Román earned her bachelor’s degree in journalism from American University.

Noticiero Telemundo Las Vegas airs weekdays at 12 p.m., 5 p.m., 5:30 p.m., 6 p.m. and 11 p.m.

ABOUT TELEMUNDO LAS VEGAS

Telemundo Las Vegas / KBLR is Telemundo’s local television station serving the Spanish-speaking community in the Las Vegas area for over 25 years. Owned by NBCUniversal, Telemundo Las Vegas delivers its viewers local breaking news, weather, entertainment and sports coverage across a variety of platforms, including Noticiero Telemundo Las Vegas, online at TelemundoLasVegas.com and via mobile, OTT and social media channels. Telemundo Las Vegas has received multiple awards for its commitment to journalism and community service.

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