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New Mexico News Insiders
New Mexico News Insiders is a weekly podcast hosted by Gabrielle Burkhart and Chris McKee of KRQE News 13 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. We‘re taking listeners inside New Mexico’s news headlines with extended interviews, conversations and analysis.
Episodes
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How Is New Mexico Attracting New Business?
How is New Mexico attracting new business? From space to film, energy and manufacturing - the state's Economic Development Department Secretary, Rob Black…
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National Championship Air Races Move To Roswell
New Mexico is well-known for the Balloon Fiesta and its State Fair, and this year it’ll be home to another major event: The National Championship Air Races…
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APS Superintendent Talks School Safety, Education, & Progress
As New Mexico students head into a new school year, families want to know: Are classrooms safe? Will student outcomes improve? And is the state moving up in…
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Reporting On Child Abuse In New Mexico
New Mexico continues to contend with heartbreaking cases of child abuse, and mounting criticism of the state agency meant to protect vulnerable kids. KRQE…
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Addressing Education With New Mexico's Lt. Governor
New Mexico has long grappled with challenges in education, from teacher retention and recruitment in rural communities, to consistently low national rankings…
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What Happens When The Rio Grande Runs Dry?
The Rio Grande is running dry in the metro once again, for the second time in 40 years. With New Mexico already in a 'water debt' under the Rio Grande Compact…
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Ruidoso's Deadly Flash Flooding
Ruidoso, New Mexico, is reeling once again. After enduring destructive wildfires, the mountain community is facing an uphill battle of recovery after deadly…
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PFAS: The Most Contaminated Waters In New Mexico
New Mexico is home to the most highly polluted body of water in the world, according to University of New Mexico researchers. PFAS, a group of toxic 'forever…
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A Dysfunctional District Attorney’s Office
What happens when there are zero prosecutors for a community of nearly 70,000 people? A breakdown is unfolding in Gallup, New Mexico, and the fallout has the…
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'The Sky Is Not The Limit': Space Force In New Mexico
The sky is not the limit in New Mexico, especially when it comes to the mission of the U.S. Space Force. This week, Chris and Gabby talk with two guests…
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The Mid-2025 State Of New Mexico Politics
We're only halfway through 2025, but it may already feel like a political lifetime for some. This week on the New Mexico News Insiders Podcast, Chris and Gabby…
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Behind The Story: Kids Sleeping In Offices
There are thousands of children in the state's custody, and not enough places for all of them to sleep. The problem often results in kids sleeping in…
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The Crew Behind Swift Water & Arroyo Rescues
Monsoon season has arrived in New Mexico, and that means sudden, dangerous flash floods. Fast-moving water in arroyos and streets can trap people in seconds…
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Who Will Fix New Mexico's Mental Health Problems?
Lawmakers agree the system isn't working, especially when it comes to how courts handle people with mental illness. A new law promises major reforms and…
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The National Guard Is Deploying In Albuquerque
The National Guard is deploying in Albuquerque, aiming to help tackle the city's crime problem by freeing up more police officers. New Mexico Governor Michelle…
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Will Albuquerque’s ‘Rail Trail’ Be A Thing?
For years, New Mexicans have heard promises of "revitalization" and "redevelopment" in downtown Albuquerque—but is it actually happening? This week, Chris and…
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Incompetent to Stand Trial? Arrest, Release, Repeat
When someone is deemed 'incompetent' to stand trial, how does New Mexico's criminal justice system respond? It's the subject of a recent Larry Barker…
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Leader Of Albuquerque FBI Steps Down
The leader of the federal agency that investigated the DWI corruption scandal has left his position as Special Agent in Charge of the Federal Bureau of…
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Could Raising New Mexico’s Alcohol Tax Save Lives?
Would higher taxes on alcohol reduce alcohol-related deaths in New Mexico? University of New Mexico researchers say yes. But the state hasn’t changed the way…
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New Coaches, New Challenges In Lobo Athletics
New Mexico's flagship university has gone through a lot of changes lately in the athletics department. This week, Fernando Lovo, the Lobo's new VP and Director…
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What Goes On At Kirtland Air Force Base?
Kirtland Air Force Base in Albuquerque is the fifth largest base in the United States Air Force, and one of the 'crown jewels' of national security. This week…
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What Will Voters Do With $1.5 Million?
If you had $1.5 million to build something for your community, what would you spend it on? Voters in Albuquerque will decide just that with the ‘set aside’…
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Gene Hackman’s Legendary Career & Mysterious Death
Two-time Oscar winner and prolific actor Gene Hackman spent his later years in New Mexico with his wife, Betsy Arakawa. And when news of their mysterious death…
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Albuquerque’s Civilian Response Team Marks 100K Calls
Three-and-a-half years into service, Albuquerque's civilian emergency response team just marked its 100,000th call. Albuquerque Community Safety (ACS) launched…
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City Councilors Quash Fire Chief’s Staffing Plans
Albuquerque Fire Rescue Chief Emily Jaramillo is the first woman to serve as Fire Chief in the department's 123-year history. As a former teacher, Jaramillo…
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'High Levels' Of Microplastics Found In Human Brains
Researchers from the University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center found 'alarmingly high levels' of microplastics in human brains. The amount appears to be…
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New Mexico’s Human Trafficking Problem
A New Mexico refugee student trafficked by her sponsor family. Young women with no family support, taken advantage of on the streets of Albuquerque. It was…
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New Mexico's Legal Actions Against The Trump Administration
It has been a busy start to the year for New Mexico's Attorney General, Raúl Torrez. He's embroiled in a legal battle brewing at a New Mexico university…
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Are There ICE Raids Happening In New Mexico?
President Donald Trump has made it no secret that he plans to shake up the status quo on how the United States operates when it comes to immigration, promising…
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DWI Advocate Reacts To Corruption Scheme
It's one of the biggest public corruption scandals in New Mexico, involving money, a defense attorney's office, and drunk driving cases. We've now seen some of…
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Albuquerque’s Investment In Healthcare For The Homeless
The City of Albuquerque is making a significant investment in the Gateway Center along Gibson, which aims to be a one-stop shop for services. One of the main…
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What's Behind The Dip In Fentanyl Overdose Deaths?
The Fentanyl crisis has changed law enforcement's approach to tackling drugs and education. This week, Carlos Briano, Spokesperson for the Drug Enforcement…
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New Mexico’s U.S. Attorney Sheds Light On ‘Secretive’ Job
New Mexico's Top federal law enforcement officer peels back the curtain on what's historically been a pretty secretive job. The state's U.S. Attorney's Office…
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Highs, Lows, & Leadership Changes For Lobo Athletics
From an impressive turn-around to losing its head football coach, and now legal challenges amid the basketball team - there have been significant highs and…
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What's The Future Of Expo New Mexico Fairgrounds?
What could become of the Expo New Mexico State Fairgrounds? Near the end of 2024, Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham announced a 'Request for Proposal,' or RFP…
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Albuquerque Mayor Talks Crime, Homelessness, Goals for 2025
From crime, homelessness, economic investments, and a new presidential administration - there are several potential changes in the pipeline for 2025. This…
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A Look Back At 2024 & What’s Ahead For 2025
From historic wildfires and flooding, to one of the most watched criminal trials of the year, 2024 has been another big news year for New Mexico. This week on…
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Reflecting On Some Good News In 2024
Happy Holidays from New Mexico News Insiders! This week, we're back for another look at some of the best "good news" stories from 2024. KRQE Anchor-Reporters…
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What Did New Mexico Look Like Pre-Dinosaurs?
Ever wonder what New Mexico looked like before dinosaurs roamed the earth? Local paleontologists have been studying fossils and renovating a new space at the…
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Tent Rocks National Monument Reopens With New Fees & Rules
More than four-and-a-half years since the pandemic-related closure of the Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks National Monument, the Bureau of Land Management and Cochiti…
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New Mexico’s State Auditor Explains Accounting ‘Crisis’
Plenty of industries are in need of staff, but did you know New Mexico has an accounting crisis? That’s according to State Auditor, Joseph Maestas. When local…
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Why Are New Mexico’s Children At Risk?
When it comes to overall child well-being in New Mexico, the state ranks 50th in the nation according to a 'Kids Count' report. But that ranking doesn't even…
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More Seniors & Fewer Children: The Future of New Mexico
With an aging population and fewer children being born, New Mexico could head toward a concerning decline, according to UNM researchers. Geospatial &…
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Why New Mexico’s Attorney General Is Suing Meta, Snapchat
Social media can help people stay connected from anywhere in the world. But it’s also a platform where predators can connect with children more easily than…
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How 2024's Election Could Reshape New Mexico Politics
Election Day 2024 is here. It's been a contentious national election season, and locally, New Mexico could see some big changes. UNM Political Science…
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Meteorologists Tackle Weather Misinformation
New Mexicans aren’t alone in experiencing more extreme weather events lately. Meanwhile, those responsible for reporting accurate information during a…
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Why Election Observers Will Be Watching New Mexico Voters
The authenticity and trust in local elections has become a growing topic of discourse, and in some cases, led to disagreements in the United States. In an…
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The Investigators Behind Human Smuggling In New Mexico
Between gun trafficking, targeting the fentanyl supply chain, and investigating human smuggling operations, there's an agency operating in the shadows to crack…
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Albuquerque Police Using Genealogy To Identify Murder Victims
Albuquerque police detectives are using genealogy to solve decades-old cold case crimes. In this latest example, APD and the FBI identified the victims from…
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New Mexico's Black Market Cannabis Problem
While state leaders have celebrated New Mexico's "billion dollar" cannabis industry, more than two years into recreational sales, there's growing concern about…
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Heinrich & Domenici Face Off In 2024 Senate Race
In the run-up to the November election, one of two New Mexico Senate seats is on the ballot. Democratic incumbent Senator Martin Heinrich is seeking another…
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A Closing Chapter In Mysterious Muslim Murders
It's a case that rattled New Mexico's Muslim community after three men were shot and killed seemingly at random in the summer of 2022. Investigators at the…
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How New Mexico's Top Cop Is Addressing Crime
Chief Troy Weisler is more than a year in on the job of leading the New Mexico State Police. The NMSP employs around 700 sworn officers across 12 different…
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Albuquerque Mayor Talks Crime, Homelessness, Economy
Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller recently delivered his ‘State of the City’ address, calling it ‘A Future Worth Fighting For.’ What does he mean by that, exactly?…
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Local Impacts of SCOTUS Decision On Homeless Encampments
It's a new era that American cities, counties, and states are now facing in how they can address homelessness in law and ordinance. A June ruling from the U.S…
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Why 2024 Is A ‘Bumper Crop’ Year For New Mexico Chile
New Mexico’s Chile farmers are reporting a ‘bumper crop’ year for the state’s beloved crop as the aroma of green Chile roasting season fills the air. Ben…
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'Food, Hygiene, Safety' Violations Found During Surprise Check-Ins Of Senior Care Facilities
New Mexico Health authorities shared some alarming results from surprise visits to several long-term care facilities. Elderly residents shared concerns through…
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How Grief Is Impacting New Mexico's Youth
In New Mexico, an estimated one out of seven children experience the death of a parent or sibling before graduating high school. National rankings also list…
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The Fallout From Alec Baldwin’s Botched Trial
Just three days into his criminal trial, Alec Baldwin's involuntary manslaughter case for the shooting death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins was dismissed…
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Wildfires, Flooding, Recovery, & Repeat
Ruidoso has been through a brutal cycle of wildfires, flooding, recovery, and repeat. As the village recoups from the devastating wildfires and monsoon…