Joe Diaz Bio, Wiki
Joe Diaz is an American Emmy Award-winning Meteorologist working for KOAT ABC 7 in Albuquerque, New Mexico as a Chief Meteorologist. He has been working with this station since the year 1997.
Joe Diaz Age
Diaz manages to keep information regarding his dates of birth away from the limelight. An update of his age will be done once he has made the information public. However, judging from his appearance, he might be in his 50s.
Joe Diaz Height/Measurements
Diaz stands at an approximate height of 5 feet 11 inches.
Joe Diaz Career
Diaz works at KOAT ABC 7 News as a Chief Meteorologist. He forecasts the weather on the 4 PM, 5 PM, 6 PM, and 10 PM newscasts. Diaz has been delivering full and accurate forecasts for over 4 decades – he has been helping viewers navigate through sleet, heat waves, rain, snow, blizzards, hail, and floods. Before he began working for KOAT-TV, Diaz spent 1 year (from the year 1996 to the year 1997) as Chief Meteorologist at KXTV-TV in Sacramento, California – he used to report the weather for the 4 PM, 5 PM, 5:30 PM, 6 PM, and 11 PM newscasts.
From the year 1991 to the year 1996, he served as Chief Meteorologist at KIII-TV in Corpus Christi, Texas – he used to deliver weather reports for the 5 PM, 6 PM, and 10 PM news. Between the year 1989 and the year 1991, he worked as a Meteorologist and Environmental Director at KTRK-TV in Houston, Texas – he managed nightly forecasts. His career began at KOAT-TV in Albuquerque – there he was a weekend meteorologist and reporter from the year 1979 to the year 1989.
Diaz has earned several ‘Best Weathercast’ awards from the AP – Associated Press and the New Mexico Broadcasters Association. He has also won an Emmy Award for his work. Diaz is a member of the AMS – American Meteorological Society and he was the 1st in New Mexico – and the 68th in the country to become a Certified Broadcast Meteorologist. Also, he holds the NWA – National Weather Association’s seal of approval and is a member of the National Weather Service.
Joe Diaz Net Worth
In Diaz’s career as a Meteorologist, he has been able to accumulate a net worth ranging between $1 Million and $3 Million.
Joe Diaz Salary
He receives annual earnings that range between $35,000 and $100,000.
Joe Diaz Parents and Siblings
Diaz’s parents are currently dead – his mom died of Alzheimer’s, while his dad died of prostate cancer. Born and raised in the United States, Diaz manages to keep the names of his parents away from the limelight. Also, he has not disclosed whether or not he has any siblings. An update of his family information will be done when available.
Joe Diaz Spouse | Sons
Diaz is a married man and the name of his wife is Diane. She was born and reared in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and she works as a real estate agen based in Albuquerque. Diaz and his wife are blessed with2 sons, who are now grown-ups – their names are under review. Diaz likes spending his free time with his wife and kids, as well as his friends and his dog. Hos other hobbies include golfing, riding a bike, and hiking.
Joe Diaz Volunteer Work
As a prostate cancer survivor who also lost his father to the same disease, he proudly volunteers as an emcee for the Prostate Cancer Society of New Mexico. In addition, after serving as the primary caregiver for his mother, who passed away from Alzheimer’s, he also gives his time as an emcee for the Alzheimer’s Association of New Mexico.
Joe Diaz KOAT-TV ABC 7
Diaz works at KOAT-TV where he works alongside his fellow anchors, reporters, and meteorologists such as;
- Ron Burke
- Cristiana Ramos
- Royale Da
- Eric Green
- Doug Fernandez
- Byron Morton
- Sasha Lenninger
- Darlene Melendez
- Shelly Ribando
- Eric Green
- Joe Diaz
Joe Diaz Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram
He is vocal on his social media accounts where he posts frequently. On his Twitter account, he has about 3.4K followers, around 23K followers on his Facebook page, and about 1.5K followers on his Instagram account.