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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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The Transition From State’s Top Cop To Local Business Owner
Pete Kassetas has a decades-long career in law enforcement, but for a little more than five years, he was one of the most visible people in New Mexico criminal…
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Why A UNM Professor Thinks You Should Learn ChatGPT
"ChatGPT" is a big deal on the internet today. Released in November, the publicly available, AI-driven chatbot is trained to understand and answer text-based…
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How Albuquerque Police Are Reorganizing Messy Investigations
Gone are the days of officers dropping off hand-written documents and police reports into a bin for prosecutors to sort through. New Mexico’s biggest city is…
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How Did Alec Baldwin’s Criminal Case Get So Messy?
New Mexico prosecutors recently dropped an involuntary manslaughter charge against Alec Baldwin in relation to the fatal 2021 "Rust" movie set shooting near…
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New Mexico Schools Invest In AI Gun-Detection
In 2023, student safety is among the biggest concerns that school administrators have about their campuses. Each school year, we continue to hear stories about…
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Will United Build A Stadium At Balloon Fiesta Park?
It’s been a burning question since 2021 when voters turned down a $50 million bond to build a soccer stadium near downtown Albuquerque. Where else might New…
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What New Laws Will Hit New Mexico In 2023?
We're now about one month removed from the end of the latest New Mexico legislative session. Despite it being 60 days long (double the length of last year's…
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A Warning From An IRS Criminal Investigator
Perhaps you've filed your taxes already? Or maybe you're waiting until the last minute? Regardless of your choice, the fact remains that you probably have to…
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Water Is ’Everyone’s Issue’ In New Mexico
Every year, New Mexicans may see a different sight of the Rio Grande River, depending on how much rain or snow the state gets. And every year, water shortages…
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Tackling The Teacher Shortage
The teacher shortage is a perennial topic when it comes to education in New Mexico. Over the years, lawmakers and other officials have put stock in loads of…
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New Attorney General Plans For An Overhaul
New Mexico has a new Attorney General. In November, voters picked Democrat Raúl Torrez to lead the state's top prosecutorial office. Now in his third month on…
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Evacuee Returns To Ukraine A Year Since Invasion
More than one year since Russia invaded Ukraine, the war continues to impact New Mexicans. From evacuating her mother from a war-torn country and making…
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Dr. Scrase Is Retiring. His Thoughts On New Mexico’s Pandemic Response
The state’s top doctor who helped guide New Mexico through the COVID-19 pandemic - is officially retiring at the end of February. Referred to as New Mexico’s…
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The Special Agent In Charge Of Albuquerque’s FBI
Guns, fentanyl, and violent crime are some of New Mexico’s biggest problems that federal agents are tackling right alongside local law enforcement. This week…
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School Meals Could Be Free For All New Mexico Kids
A $30 million dollar proposal could reshape school meals in New Mexico. State lawmakers are considering a bill that would pick up the breakfast and lunch tab…
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Will Alec Baldwin Face A Trial In New Mexico?
More than a year after the fatal shooting on the film set of ‘Rust’ near Santa Fe, actor-producer Alec Baldwin and film armorer Hannah Gutierrez-Reed face…
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Are ABQ’s mental health & violence interventions working?
Since 2019, the City of Albuquerque has leaned hard into some alternative efforts toward addressing the complexities behind two major issues plaguing the city…
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Understanding The Targeted Shootings At New Mexico Lawmakers’ Homes
It is a remarkable story in New Mexico politics and something that made national headlines multiple times over the last few weeks. A former Republican…
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2023: More Money, More Lawmaking...More Solutions?
Starting today (Jan. 17, 2023) - New Mexico's elected representatives are back in the Capitol for another legislative session. This time they're in for 60 days…
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Lobo Fever Returns
For the Lobos, you could say "its been a minute." It's been roughly eight seasons since the Lobo men's basketball team has made waves for their play on the…
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The Big News Stories Ahead In 2023
Happy New Year from the New Mexico News Podcast! And with that, we can't think of a better way to ring in 2023 than by bringing back the proverbial "Magic 8…
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A Conversation With Our KRQE Investigates Team
Investigative journalism is a core piece of the work inside the KRQE News 13 newsroom. Across 2022, our KRQE Investigates team, including Gabrielle Burkhart…
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Reflecting On Some Good News In 2022
To close out 2022, KRQE News 13 is back recounting some of the most feel good stories of the year. 18 different stories are featured in this year's hour-long…
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Albuquerque Police Are Solving More Murders in 2022
Just like 2021, 2022 has been another record-setting year for homicides in Albuquerque. As of December 9, 115 people have been killed across 108 different…
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New Mexico’s Ski Season Forecast
Whether you ski or snowboard, or don’t hit the slopes at all – the ski season is important to New Mexico. The industry brings in tens of thousands of…
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Larry Barker & The Mystery Buried In The Santa Fe Plaza
As our episode title suggests, there's a mystery at the center of the Santa Fe Plaza. 155 years ago, a box of relics containing elements of New Mexico's past…
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Why Are So Many Kids Getting Sick?
Got a sick kid? You're not alone. Childhood illnesses are on the rise in New Mexico, and kids needing care are facing long waits. Doctors are facing a surge of…
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Election Security & How Recounts Are Handled
The midterm election is over and as expected, there were some close races. A few contests for seats in the New Mexico House Representatives will go to…
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The Dynamics At Play In New Mexico’s 2022 Midterm
The 2022 midterm election is finally here. Finally. We know. A couple of weeks ago, we covered some of the big races to watch for in New Mexico. This week on…
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Who Has A Better Financial Plan For New Mexico?
Inflation rates are at the highest they’ve been in decades, and wages have not been able to keep up with rising costs in New Mexico. Between gas, food, and…
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The Big Races To Watch In New Mexico’s 2022 Midterm
New Mexico's midterm election is just two weeks away. Ahead of the results, Chris and Gabby welcome back KRQE's Political Analyst Gabe Sanchez to the podcast…
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Millions Spent To Help New Mexicans Pay Rent
Anyone who’s tried to buy a home or even lock down an affordable rental these days knows how tough the market has gotten. This week, Chris and Gabby are diving…
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Retailers Share Intelligence To Stop Criminals
"Intelligence" gathering isn't just for the government anymore. Increasingly, retailers are joining in on the trend of keeping a database of pictures, videos…
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Balloon Fiesta’s 50th Anniversary
Two major milestones are on the podcast this week – the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta celebrates its 50th anniversary, while Chris and Gabby…
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”One Pill Can Kill” - New Mexico’s Fentanyl Crisis
When law enforcement talks about crime these days, there’s often one drug that’s mentioned over and over again. Fentanyl is a powerful synthetic opioid that’s…
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Albuquerque’s Mayor On Homelessness
It is one of the biggest issues facing New Mexico's largest city. Thousands of people are living on the streets and depending on where you live, you might have…
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Green Chile Production Hits Low-Point In History
New Mexico chile is part of the fabric of the state, a source of pride and joy. However, local chile farmers have been dealt a tough hand in recent years…
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An Entire City Is Running Out Of Water
First the pandemic, then massive wildfires, dangerous flooding – and now a dwindling water supply. Residents in northern New Mexico haven’t had much time…
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How Social Workers Are Responding to Crises in Albuquerque
You may have heard about the City of Albuquerque’s unarmed civilian response team. Albuquerque Community Safety, or ACS, has a team of behavioral health…
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Albuquerque Closes Infamous Homeless Encampment
After making a promise in late July, Albuquerque city officials finally closed arguably the most infamous city park. Right next to Third Street in the shadow…
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Murders of Muslim Men Terrorize Albuquerque
Albuquerque was thrust into the national spotlight nearly two weeks ago when police officials announced a suspected connection in the murders of three Muslim…
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A Guilty Verdict In The Only Trial For Victoria Martens’ Murder
After three weeks of testimony and just a few hours of deliberation, a jury found Fabian Gonzales, 37, guilty of all nine counts in the only trial tied to the…
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First The Wildfires, Then The Flooding
We spent months across spring and summer talking about the impact of wildfires in New Mexico. After record breaking blazes, many of the state's rural…
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Will Gas Prices Continue To Go Down?
You've probably already noticed a "dip" at the pump, as gas prices have been coming down in New Mexico over the last few weeks. But still, with fuel hovering…
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Jury Finally Hears Testimony About Victoria Martens’ Murder
**Content warning: This week's episode contains discussion of a graphic crime that may be unsuitable for certain ages or hard to listen to. Listener discretion…
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Behind Albuquerque Police’s New Digital Investigative Team
It's no secret that communication has moved online. So too has crime. But perhaps to your surprise, it has taken the police a long time to figure out how best…
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How ‘Protected’ Are Abortions In New Mexico?
Since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe V. Wade, states across the country have responded in different ways. Abortion remains legal in New Mexico, but the…
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‘Miscalculations’ Led To Feds Sparking State’s Largest Wildfire
Nearly three months after the flames sparked, the Hermits Peak-Calf Canyon wildfire is still burning. A recent federal report outlined how the prescribed burn…
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Is Downtown Albuquerque On The Rise?
Downtown Albuquerque is the subject of a lot of hot takes. We're pretty sure every NMNP listener has one. Whether you love cruisin' Central or avoid it…
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November Is Heating Up...In June
Voters just picked their candidates for the upcoming midterm election... but don't expect any kind of respite from elections. The latest round of political…
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The Intraparty Fight: It’s Primary Election Day
Tuesday, June 7th is Primary Election Day in New Mexico, and voters are heading to the polls to choose which candidates they want to represent their political…
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Can Targeting Shoplifters Stop Violent Crime?
If you've shopped in the Albuquerque-metro area anytime in the last few years, you've probably noticed at least a few security changes at most big box stores…
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Ranchers Evacuate Largest Wildfire In State History
The Hermits Peak-Calf Canyon Fire is officially the largest in New Mexico’s history, burning more than 300,000 acres and destroying hundreds of homes. Among…
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A Mother’s Mission To Help Ukraine
Diana Horak is determined. Born and raised in Ukraine and now living in Albuquerque, Diana helped evacuate her 82-year-old mother from the war-torn country in…
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Losing Everything In A Wildfire
Hundreds of New Mexicans are dealing with the reality of losing their home to wildfire this season. Dry air, high temperatures, and continued winds through…
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The Life Of A Wildland Firefighter
When a wildfire sparks, our news station usually gives people a birds-eye view of what’s happening in the community via our Sky News 13 helicopter. But what's…
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Free College For New Mexico
Perhaps it sounds too good to be true: "free college for New Mexico." But the fact is, a freshly expanded state program is ensuring just that. What started in…
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New Mexico’s Wildfire Season Sparks Early
Plenty of people will argue "there's no end to wildfire season these days in New Mexico." But historically, April is not a typically busy wildfire month for…
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Why Does New Mexico’s Drought Matter?
New Mexico is dry. No kidding, right? But have you ever asked yourself how dry is too dry? Or why that actually matters? This week, we're hearing from two…
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Cash Payments For New Mexicans
It is back to Santa Fe, again, for New Mexico's lawmakers. Another special session has been called by Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham. This time it's all about…