Gabrielle Burkhart
@gburknm.bsky.social
Investigative Reporter in ABQ. New Mexico News Insiders Podcast host. Storyteller. Momma. RTs/links not endorsements. News tip? gabrielle.burkhart@krqe.com
New Mexico State Police has fired the former 'DWI King' Sgt. Toby Lafave. He's been on administrative leave pending an internal affairs investigation since February. Full report:
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November 13, 2025 at 3:46 PM
New Mexico State Police has fired the former 'DWI King' Sgt. Toby Lafave. He's been on administrative leave pending an internal affairs investigation since February. Full report:
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@krqe.com #NewMexico #crime #corruption www.krqe.com/news/investi...
Sierra County Sheriff says trading EBT for Fentanyl is a trend in the drug market. NM Health Authority emphasizes the majority of SNAP customers in #NewMexico - use it as intended. Mobile wallets & tap-to-pay are a potential safeguard, but not yet a reality. tinyurl.com/4myb2cru
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November 12, 2025 at 5:39 PM
Sierra County Sheriff says trading EBT for Fentanyl is a trend in the drug market. NM Health Authority emphasizes the majority of SNAP customers in #NewMexico - use it as intended. Mobile wallets & tap-to-pay are a potential safeguard, but not yet a reality. tinyurl.com/4myb2cru
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A UPS Pilot killed in a cargo plane explosion in Louisville, Kentucky, is Lee Truitt, a father from #ABQ. The plane went down during takeoff from a Louisville airport. His family issued this statement. @krqe.com www.krqe.com/news/albuque...
November 7, 2025 at 4:50 PM
A UPS Pilot killed in a cargo plane explosion in Louisville, Kentucky, is Lee Truitt, a father from #ABQ. The plane went down during takeoff from a Louisville airport. His family issued this statement. @krqe.com www.krqe.com/news/albuque...
Shoutout to these @krqe.com ladies who had our community covered on #ElectionNight.
#Albuquerque PSA: There will be a runoff election for the mayoral race on December 9th to decide between incumbent Tim Keller & Darren White. Early voting is Dec 1st - 6th.
#Albuquerque PSA: There will be a runoff election for the mayoral race on December 9th to decide between incumbent Tim Keller & Darren White. Early voting is Dec 1st - 6th.
November 6, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Shoutout to these @krqe.com ladies who had our community covered on #ElectionNight.
#Albuquerque PSA: There will be a runoff election for the mayoral race on December 9th to decide between incumbent Tim Keller & Darren White. Early voting is Dec 1st - 6th.
#Albuquerque PSA: There will be a runoff election for the mayoral race on December 9th to decide between incumbent Tim Keller & Darren White. Early voting is Dec 1st - 6th.
HISTORICAL Turnout for the last #ABQ Mayoral Election was 33% of registered voters casting a ballot in 2021. If you want a say in how the city's run, go vote. So far, we're trending about the same, with a couple thousand *fewer absentee & early votes cast this time. @krqe.com
November 4, 2025 at 10:11 PM
Started off #ElectionDay taking my daughter with me to vote before working alongside my coworkers at @krqe.com to bring you local election results. Polls close at 7 p.m. Reminder: We had each of the six ABQ mayoral candidates on podcast if you'd like to hear from them before you cast your vote.
November 4, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Started off #ElectionDay taking my daughter with me to vote before working alongside my coworkers at @krqe.com to bring you local election results. Polls close at 7 p.m. Reminder: We had each of the six ABQ mayoral candidates on podcast if you'd like to hear from them before you cast your vote.
#BREAKING: @govmlg.bsky.social says New Mexico will spend $30M to provide SNAP benefits for New Mexicans from Nov 1st-10th. She adds no state, including ours, can replace the federal benefit. It would cost more than $250M to cover #SNAP between now & December. krqe.com/news/albuque...
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October 29, 2025 at 10:05 PM
#BREAKING: @govmlg.bsky.social says New Mexico will spend $30M to provide SNAP benefits for New Mexicans from Nov 1st-10th. She adds no state, including ours, can replace the federal benefit. It would cost more than $250M to cover #SNAP between now & December. krqe.com/news/albuque...
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Nearly everyone tested near Cannon Air Force Base in Clovis has toxic #PFAS - AKA 'forever chemicals' in their blood. 🩸What kind of health effects are they facing? New episode of #NewMexicoNewsInsiders Podcast out now: www.krqe.com/digital-show... @krqe.com
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October 28, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Nearly everyone tested near Cannon Air Force Base in Clovis has toxic #PFAS - AKA 'forever chemicals' in their blood. 🩸What kind of health effects are they facing? New episode of #NewMexicoNewsInsiders Podcast out now: www.krqe.com/digital-show... @krqe.com
You can also watch our interviews with the six mayoral candidates in #ABQ on our @krqe.com YouTube channel. Each episode of the New Mexico News Insiders Podcast is published there on video in case you didn't know :) youtu.be/fZlftX676F4?...
Hear From The 2025 Albuquerque Mayoral Candidates
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October 21, 2025 at 3:15 PM
You can also watch our interviews with the six mayoral candidates in #ABQ on our @krqe.com YouTube channel. Each episode of the New Mexico News Insiders Podcast is published there on video in case you didn't know :) youtu.be/fZlftX676F4?...
Full episode with ALL of the mayoral candidates in #ABQ is available now wherever you listen:
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#ElectionNews #localelections
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October 21, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Full episode with ALL of the mayoral candidates in #ABQ is available now wherever you listen:
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#ElectionNews #localelections
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#ElectionNews #localelections
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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October 16, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Really sad to lose the Farmacy in Nob Hill. Loved their food and service to #ABQ. www.krqe.com/news/albuque... @krqe.com
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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October 14, 2025 at 4:31 PM
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?...
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...
This week's episode of #NewMexicoNewsInsiders Podcast: @krqe.com www.krqe.com/digital-show...
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October 14, 2025 at 4:25 PM
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...
This week's episode of #NewMexicoNewsInsiders Podcast: @krqe.com www.krqe.com/digital-show...
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
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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October 1, 2025 at 3:42 PM
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
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
TONIGHT (Tuesday) on @krqe.com - my latest for #KRQEInvestigates:
September 30, 2025 at 3:23 PM
TONIGHT (Tuesday) on @krqe.com - my latest for #KRQEInvestigates:
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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September 30, 2025 at 3:21 PM
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
#KRQEInvestigates
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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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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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September 24, 2025 at 4:04 PM
#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...
@krqe.com
@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...
@krqe.com
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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September 24, 2025 at 3:59 PM
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
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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September 12, 2025 at 2:46 PM
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...
#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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September 10, 2025 at 9:19 PM
#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
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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September 10, 2025 at 8:15 PM
Also happening today 💔 Colorado law enforcement are responding to a shooting at a local high school. www.9news.com/article/news...
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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September 10, 2025 at 8:11 PM
Charlie Kirk shot at a Utah campus speaking event for Turning Point USA. Suspect in custody: www.cbsnews.com/live-updates...
Former staffers of District Attorney Bernadine Martin spoke up about their experience working for the embattled DA.
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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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September 10, 2025 at 2:51 PM
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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'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...
My latest for #KRQEInvestigates www.krqe.com/news/investi...
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August 27, 2025 at 3:06 PM
'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...
My latest for #KRQEInvestigates www.krqe.com/news/investi...
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
August 26, 2025 at 7:24 PM
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