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Michael Abeyta Biography
Michael Abeyta is an American in the journalism field who has worked for KCNC CBS Colorado as a multimedia journalist since January 2018. He joined the station in November 2013 as a news photographer. For 4 years, he held the position till his multimedia journalism stint at the station. Before KCNC, he worked for Runners Roost Colorado as a sales floor associate.
Michael Abeyta Height
Abeyta stands at a rough height of 5 feet and 7 inches.
Michael Abeyta Age
Abeyta is 40 years old. He was born in 1984 in Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA. Abeyta has not revealed the month he was born and thus it’s unknown when he celebrates his birthday.
Personal Life
Michael Abeyta Relatives and Family
Abeyta was born to Henry and Sheila in Colorado Springs. The 4th generation Coloradan has three siblings Andrew, Erica, and Gabriela. Andrew married his wife, Yvonne. His grandparents are named Ed and Lydia Baca, and Cesar Chavez. However, we will update this information once it’s available to the public.
Michael Abeyta Spouse and Children
Abeyta tied the knot with his wife, Kimberly. The pair has three dogs, Trip, Callie, and Bella which he loves hiking with. During his free time, he runs the local trails alongside his wife, makes visits along with his sisters and mom, eats breakfast with his father, and hikes with his three dogs.
Michael Abeyta Education
Abeyta finished his high school studies at William J. Palmer High School in downtown Colorado Springs. When he finished his studies, he attended the University of Colorado at Boulder in 2002 where he did his pre-journalism course. He left in 2004 and joined the University of Miami. After completing his studies there, he received a Bachelor Of Science degree in Journalism and Political Science.
Professional Life
Michael Abeyta Career
Abeyta has worked for KCNC CBS Colorado as a multimedia journalist since January 2018. He joined the station in November 2013 as a news photographer. For 4 years, he held the position till his multimedia journalism stint at the station.
Before KCNC, he worked for Runners Roost Colorado as a sales floor associate. The Colorado Springs native moved to the West when he completed his collegiate studies. His initial work was when he worked in Albuquerque, New Mexico as a news photographer and editor at KOAT. While in New Mexico, he broadcasted his initial story, a snowstorm. Further, he broadcasted news for 5 years before returning to Colorado. Abeyta honed his photography and editing skills when he worked for a local Denver TV station prior to joining CBS Colorado.
In 2011, he attained his initial National Press Photographers Association TV Quarterly Clip Contest certificate when he attained an “Honorable Mention” in the “West Top Spot News” category for 3rd quarter. Continually, he competes in the NPPA TV Quarterly Clip Contest. In 2013, he placed thrice, twice in the “West General Spot” category and once in the “West General Deadline” category.
Michael Abeyta Net Worth
Abeyta has garnered a net worth ranging from $1 million to $6 million during his successful career as a journalist.
Michael Abeyta Salary
Abeyta receives an approximate annual salary of $110, 000.
Michael Abeyta Social Media
Abeyta has active social media platforms i.e. Facebook and Twitter. He has a following of over 545 on Facebook and a following of over 1475 on Twitter.
Michael Abeyta KCNC CBS Colorado
At KCNC CBS Colorado, Abeyta works alongside his fellow anchors, reporters, and meteorologists such as;
- Brian Flores
- Michelle Griego
- Tori Mason
- Makenzie O’Keefe
- Michael Spencer
- Kelly Werthmann
- Mekialaya White
- Lauren Whitney
- Olivia Young
- Callie Zanandrie