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Who Is A Chief Meteorologist, Mark Ronchetti? Wikipedia, Net Worth, Income, Salary, House, Married, & Wife

Mark Ronchetti

Mark Ronchetti is a professional TV journalist who worked as a chief Meteorologist for KRQE-TV and Fox. Moreover, he announced his run for U.S. Senate in New Mexico.

Mark Ronchetti is active on social media platforms. He has more than 14.1k followers on his official Twitter account, more than 18k followers on his Facebook page, and 5,047 followers on his Instagram account.

Who Is Mark Ronchetti? Wikipedia Details

Mark Ronchetti is a successful television personality. He is currently running the candidate for U.S. Governor in New Mexico after leaving his position as chief meteorologist in Albuquerque. He is on the ballot in the Republican primary on June 7, 2022.

Mark has worked at LIN Media KRQE TV channel 13 as a chief meteorologist since 2006. It was rumored that Mark had left his last job because he wanted to focus on the political field.

The TV personality has announced that he would focus on small businesses, education, crime, and the border. Mark also added that, saying:

“Most importantly, I’ll be a governor that does more than talk. I’ll listen and find solutions that actually work,”

On June 2, 2020, Republican primary election, Mark defeated Elisa Martinez and Gavin Clarkson with a 56.5% vote. Unfortunately, he lost in the general election on November 3, 2020.

Mark Ronchetti was born on 1 October 1973 in Shelburne, Vermont, the United States of America. He is currently 48 years old, and his zodiac sign is Libra.

He attended Washington State University and graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Meteorology in 1996.

His height is 5 feet 5 inches or 1.65 m tall, and he weighs around 81 kg or 178 lbs.

Who Are Mark Ronchetti’s Parents?

The identity of Mark Ronchetti’s parents is unknown. However, his father is a first-generation American who became an electrical engineer, and his mother is a housewife.

He has four siblings, but their details remain a mystery. His grandfather holds an Italian nationality and came to the United States from Italy in the 1920s.

When DId Mark Ronchetti Start His Career?

Mark Ronchetti began his career after his graduation. He starts to work at a television station in Colorado. In 1998, he moved to New Mexico to work for a local station in Albuquerque.

Mark earned a certified meteorologist and became the Chief Meteorologist for Albuquerque’s CBS and FOX affiliates since 2006. Before joining KRQE, he presented weather news for KOAT-TV.

Moreover, the journalist has resigned from KRQE on 6 January 2020 because he will be running as a candidate for U.S. Senate in New Mexico.

How Much Is Mark Ronchetti’s Net Worth?

Mark Ronchetti has an estimated net worth of $3 million, which he earned from his career as a journalist.

His primary source of income is his career as a Meteorologist. The average salary for a Meteorologist is $55,183 in the United States of America.

Where Is Mark Ronchetti’s House Located?

Mark Ronchetti’s house is located near the summit of Angel Fire Resort. It lies at 10,600ft, about 2000ft above the Moreno Valley.

In September 2018, it was announced that Mark would attempt to build the highest elevation house in New Mexico at Angel Fire Resort.

The house looks so stunning, while anyone would love to see the beautiful views of the tallest mountain in New Mexico, Wheeler Peak, to the West and well into Colorado looking North from his house.

Mark, alongside his wife, Krysty O’Quinn Ronchetti had, aired some episodes of Mark vs. The Mountain in 2018, in which Mark showed the steps of building the house and finding the right piece of land to develop.

When Did Mark Ronchetti Get Married?

Mark Ronchetti got married to his girlfriend turned wife, Krysty O’Quinn Ronchetti, a reporter. The couple got married on 14 October 2006 in a private ceremony in the presence of their family and friends.

The pair first met at their first job, where both of them worked as news reporters at KJCT in Grand Junction, Colorado.

 
 
 
 
 
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After their first met, Mark and Krysty started liking each other and began their dating journey. The couple often uploaded their pictures together on Instagram. Today, they have already spent 15 years of togetherness as a husband and wife.

Mark and Krysty are the parents of two children; they are daughters, namely Ava Ronchetti and Ella Ronchetti.

On 29 October 2021, Mark uploaded his videos alongside his wife and children talking about his candidacy for U.S. Senate and appeals for the vote via Instagram.