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Gabrielle Burkhart @gburknm.bsky.social · 4d

Really sad to lose the Farmacy in Nob Hill. Loved their food and service to #ABQ. www.krqe.com/news/albuque... @krqe.com

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Gabrielle Burkhart @gburknm.bsky.social · 6d

Your two favorite investigative reporters in #ABQ take viewers behind the scenes of SIX local investigations. @annpierret.bsky.social & me explain what went into each report & share a few updates as well. Our latest #KRQEInvestigates special report is now on YouTube: youtu.be/MZGL1FVw1wk?...

KRQE Investigates: Exposing Dysfunction & Corruption

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Gabrielle Burkhart @gburknm.bsky.social · 6d

Why will the National Guard be deploying in Española? The Governor declared a state of emergency in northern New Mexico, but many of the issues cited aren't new to the area.
This week's episode of #NewMexicoNewsInsiders Podcast: @krqe.com www.krqe.com/digital-show...

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Gabrielle Burkhart @gburknm.bsky.social · 19d

It's been a while since we've heard anything new about the #DWICorruption scandal here in Albuquerque.
In my latest for #KRQEInvestigates, I show you one of the legal battles playing out in federal court over the criminal headquarters: www.krqe.com/news/investi... @krqe.com

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Gabrielle Burkhart @gburknm.bsky.social · 20d

TONIGHT (Tuesday) on @krqe.com - my latest for #KRQEInvestigates:

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Gabrielle Burkhart @gburknm.bsky.social · 20d

New Mexico is offering free universal childcare for all families regardless of income, starting November 1st. What's the catch? We get into the fine print this week on the #NewMexicoNewsInsiders Podcast. Available now wherever you listen: www.krqe.com/digital-show... @krqe.com

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Gabrielle Burkhart @gburknm.bsky.social · 20d

We couldn't find any evidence that she actually asked any of them.

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Gabrielle Burkhart @gburknm.bsky.social · 26d

#KRQEInvestigates
@annpierret.bsky.social
uncovers at least 40 out of Gallup's 70 major violent crimes have been left *unprosecuted by the DA - in some cases for years. These cases involving murder & child rape have no charges filed. krqe.com/news/investi...
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Gabrielle Burkhart @gburknm.bsky.social · 26d

There's an urgent need for CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) volunteers in #NewMexico, and especially in Bernalillo County, where hundreds of foster kids are in the system. This week's #NewMexicoNewsInsiders Podcast: youtu.be/zM0TBUpKzGc?... @krqe.com

The Volunteers Advocating For Kids In Court

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Gabrielle Burkhart @gburknm.bsky.social · Sep 12

22-year-old Tyler Robinson arrested. Utah Gov. Cox made emotional plea to young Americans, stressing importance of respecting others who hold opposing views & warned that if there cannot safely be a 'clash of ideas' there cannot be solutions to the nation's problems. www.cbsnews.com/live-updates...

Live Updates: Charlie Kirk shooting suspect in custody after manhunt, officials announce

Conservative activist Charlie Kirk died Wednesday after he was shot at an event at Utah Valley University. Officials say a suspect is now in custody.

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Gabrielle Burkhart @gburknm.bsky.social · Sep 10

#BREAKING: President Trump confirmed Charlie Kirk has died. Kirk was in #ABQ almost a month ago to the day, speaking at Legacy Church about immigration and crime in #NewMexico. There were supporters & protesters, but no violence. www.krqe.com/news/albuque... @krqe.com

Supporters, protesters attend Charlie Kirk speech at Albuquerque church

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Thousands attended Legacy Church tonight to hear from controversial political activist Charlie Kirk, who spoke on Albuquerque’s west side. Many people fro…

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Gabrielle Burkhart @gburknm.bsky.social · Sep 10

Also happening today 💔 Colorado law enforcement are responding to a shooting at a local high school. www.9news.com/article/news...

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Gabrielle Burkhart @gburknm.bsky.social · Sep 10

Charlie Kirk shot at a Utah campus speaking event for Turning Point USA. Suspect in custody: www.cbsnews.com/live-updates...

Charlie Kirk shot at Utah campus event; suspect in custody, university says

Conservative activist and Turning Point USA co-founder Charlie Kirk was shot Wednesday at an outdoor event at Utah Valley University.

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Gabrielle Burkhart @gburknm.bsky.social · Sep 10

Former staffers of District Attorney Bernadine Martin spoke up about their experience working for the embattled DA.
@annpierret.bsky.social reports for #KRQEInvestigates: krqe.com/news/investi...
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‘We got scared’: Ex-staff accuse McKinley Co. DA of emotional, mental abuse

MCKINLEY COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) –People who worked for the McKinley County District Attorney described her as belligerent, mean, stubborn, and unprofessional. Creating a hostile work environment …

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Gabrielle Burkhart @gburknm.bsky.social · Aug 27

'A living hell' is how a business owner describes the conditions outside his shop. 3 years since the city cleared a major homeless camp, the problems haven't gone away. People living and working nearby tell me these buses aren't helping.
My latest for #KRQEInvestigates www.krqe.com/news/investi...

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Gabrielle Burkhart @gburknm.bsky.social · Aug 26

TONIGHT (Tuesday) at 5:30 p.m. on @krqe.com - we were contacted about a yellow school bus dropping off the homeless in an Albuquerque neighborhood. My latest for #KRQEInvestigates includes what we learned from locals and the city about it. #homeless #NewMexico #ABQ

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Gabrielle Burkhart @gburknm.bsky.social · Aug 22

The case was filed in 2023. DA Martin dismissed it, citing a conflict, rather than sending it to a different prosecutor to handle. As you'll see in @annpierret.bsky.social's report, she first claims the case was sent to another attorney -- then changes her story. youtu.be/I3hGWU1mMOg?...

KRQE Investigates: DA drops rape case against her kids’ friend

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Gabrielle Burkhart @gburknm.bsky.social · Aug 22

McKinley County DA Bernadine Martin admits to
@annpierret.bsky.social that she dismissed a rape case against her son's friend: "He's a friend of my kids, and that's a conflict. I didn't even read the file." krqe.com/news/investi...
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KRQE Investigates: DA drops rape case against her kids’ friend

NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – A man accused of “forcible rape” was let off the hook after the McKinley County District Attorney dismissed his case. DA Bernadine Martin’s reason behind the dismissal and …

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Gabrielle Burkhart @gburknm.bsky.social · Aug 20

#BREAKING: APS confirms TWO guns were found at West Mesa High School today in separate incidents. The principal sent out a letter to parents, saying, "Students will face disciplinary measures, up to and including expulsion and prosecution." Everyone is safe & guns were recovered.
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KRQE News 13 @krqe.com · Aug 20

Two guns found at West Mesa High on Wednesday in unrelated incidents

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) — Two separate guns from unrelated incidents were found at West Mesa High on Wednesday, according to Albuquerque Public Schools. Both involved students were taken into…

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Gabrielle Burkhart @gburknm.bsky.social · Aug 19

“There’s so much secrecy involved...We have to keep exposing these stories until we don’t have this many kids dying.” - Jessica Garate on this week's episode of #NewMexicoNewsInsiders Podcast. We discuss the challenges & importance of reporting on child abuse in #NewMexico youtu.be/GEv41Ul8UH8?...

Reporting On Child Abuse In New Mexico

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Gabrielle Burkhart @gburknm.bsky.social · Aug 18

#KRQEInvestigates reporter @annpierret.bsky.social has been following the developments in Gallup closely & highlighted complaints about dysfunction in the office. More background here: www.krqe.com/news/investi...

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Gabrielle Burkhart @gburknm.bsky.social · Aug 18

#BREAKING: #NewMexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez petitions state Supreme Court for removal of 11th Judicial DA Bernadine Martin. "She demonstrates gross incompetence or negligence in the discharge of her duties. As a result, she should be removed from office." - AG Torrez

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Gabrielle Burkhart @gburknm.bsky.social · Aug 12

New episode up today! Listen wherever you get your podcasts. krqe.com/digital-show...
@krqe.com #NewMexicoNewsInsiders

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Gabrielle Burkhart @gburknm.bsky.social · Aug 11

A driver was high on fentanyl when she nearly killed a crossing guard in #NewMexico. But it wasn't the first time she'd put a life in danger. A behind-the-scenes look at this #KRQEInvestigates report this week on Crime Files w/ Jessica Garate & Dean Staley @krqe.com youtu.be/bRQRGEmrWzE?...

Mother high on fentanyl nearly kills crossing guard sees no jail time; NM Crime Files

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Gabrielle Burkhart @gburknm.bsky.social · Aug 6

"You are very mean. You are very spiteful." - Constituents in Gallup got a chance to speak with their elected District Attorney, Bernadine Martin, who had a contract attorney next to her doing much of the speaking. krqe.com/news/investi...
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‘You are very spiteful’: Community confronts McKinley County DA over funding issues

MCKINLEY COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – Even with no money left to run her office, the McKinley County District Attorney said she’s still not giving up control. Bernadine Martin held a news conference…

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