Monica Cortez is an American professional known for working as a weathercaster and multimedia journalist at KRWG News22.
Breakthrough:Graduated from New Mexico State University and began at KTSM-TV in 2013
10 Quick Facts About Monica Cortez
- Full Name: Monica Cortez
- Nationality: American
- Gender: Female
- Media Level: Regional
- Net Worth: $344,000-$4,913,000 (Estimated range)
- Salary: $52,000-$228,000 (Estimated range)

Education
Her educational background includes studies at New Mexico State University and Mississippi State University.
- New Mexico State University
- Qualification: Bachelor of Liberal Arts
- Field of Study: Broadcasting
- Period: Graduated 2013
- Mississippi State University
- Field of Study: Meteorology
Career & Work
Monica Cortez's career includes news and reporting roles with KTSM-TV, a television station and KRWG News22.
Organization: KTSM-TV
Role: Evening news anchor
Period: 2024–2025
Details: Reported in the El Paso market; departure from KTSM later announced
Organization: KTSM-TV
Role: Chief meteorologist
Period: 2018–2025
Organization: KTSM-TV
Role: Morning meteorologist
Period: 2014
Organization: KTSM-TV
Role: Weekend weathercaster and multimedia journalist
Period: 2013–2014
Organization: KRWG News22
Role: Weathercaster and multimedia journalist
Period: 2011–2013
Rise to Fame
Monica Cortez gained public attention through Graduated from New Mexico State University and began at KTSM-TV.
Awards & Achievements
- Weather Ambassador Award — El Paso
Personal Information
- Full Name: Monica Cortez
- Gender: Female
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $52,000–$228,000 (Estimated range)
- Net Worth: $344,000–$4,913,000 (Estimated range)
- Source of Income: Broadcast employment and related professional work









