Ann Pierret
@annpierret.bsky.social
Regional Edward R. Murrow & 2x Emmy Award Winning Journalist 📺
Currently an Investigative Reporter for KRQE in Albuquerque, NM
Fordham University Grad 🐏 New Mom 🎀
Currently an Investigative Reporter for KRQE in Albuquerque, NM
Fordham University Grad 🐏 New Mom 🎀
It appears the #McKinleyCounty DA is starting to comply with what the Governor & state lawmakers wanted her to do July 1st.
What she's agreed to & the impact police hope it'll have on the county's safety ⤵️
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@krqe.com #Crime #Justice #NMNews #Gallup #NewMexico
What she's agreed to & the impact police hope it'll have on the county's safety ⤵️
www.krqe.com/news/investi...
@krqe.com #Crime #Justice #NMNews #Gallup #NewMexico
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November 21, 2025 at 12:58 AM
It appears the #McKinleyCounty DA is starting to comply with what the Governor & state lawmakers wanted her to do July 1st.
What she's agreed to & the impact police hope it'll have on the county's safety ⤵️
www.krqe.com/news/investi...
@krqe.com #Crime #Justice #NMNews #Gallup #NewMexico
What she's agreed to & the impact police hope it'll have on the county's safety ⤵️
www.krqe.com/news/investi...
@krqe.com #Crime #Justice #NMNews #Gallup #NewMexico
🚨⚖️TONIGHT at 5:30p on @krqe.com - We're checking in on McKinley Co's judicial system...
The trial to remove District Attorney Bernadine Martin was delayed by 3 mos to Mar 2026.
So... are court cases still moving forward? Is DA Martin still on her own prosecuting the county's criminal cases?
The trial to remove District Attorney Bernadine Martin was delayed by 3 mos to Mar 2026.
So... are court cases still moving forward? Is DA Martin still on her own prosecuting the county's criminal cases?
November 20, 2025 at 4:45 PM
🚨⚖️TONIGHT at 5:30p on @krqe.com - We're checking in on McKinley Co's judicial system...
The trial to remove District Attorney Bernadine Martin was delayed by 3 mos to Mar 2026.
So... are court cases still moving forward? Is DA Martin still on her own prosecuting the county's criminal cases?
The trial to remove District Attorney Bernadine Martin was delayed by 3 mos to Mar 2026.
So... are court cases still moving forward? Is DA Martin still on her own prosecuting the county's criminal cases?
JUST IN: The #NM Supreme Court is pushing back the date of the trial to remove McKinley Co District Attorney Bernadine Martin. Martin made the request in a court filing late last week. Today, the Court GRANTED her 'motion to continue trial.'
➡️The trial is MOVED to MARCH 2-4th. It was set for Dec 1-3
➡️The trial is MOVED to MARCH 2-4th. It was set for Dec 1-3
November 12, 2025 at 7:43 PM
JUST IN: The #NM Supreme Court is pushing back the date of the trial to remove McKinley Co District Attorney Bernadine Martin. Martin made the request in a court filing late last week. Today, the Court GRANTED her 'motion to continue trial.'
➡️The trial is MOVED to MARCH 2-4th. It was set for Dec 1-3
➡️The trial is MOVED to MARCH 2-4th. It was set for Dec 1-3
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Our Finding Nemo-loving girl is wishing you a fun day filled with more treats than tricks!!! 🧡
October 31, 2025 at 3:50 PM
👻🎃🦇HAPPY HALLOWEEN!! 🦇🎃👻
Our Finding Nemo-loving girl is wishing you a fun day filled with more treats than tricks!!! 🧡
Our Finding Nemo-loving girl is wishing you a fun day filled with more treats than tricks!!! 🧡
A devastating story of a helpless baby girl taken out of a loving home only to die at the hands of her parents weeks later, according to police. Unfortunately, this is nothing new in NM.
➡️Jessica Garate's latest story on our state failing our kids:
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➡️Jessica Garate's latest story on our state failing our kids:
www.krqe.com/news/albuque...
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October 10, 2025 at 4:21 PM
A devastating story of a helpless baby girl taken out of a loving home only to die at the hands of her parents weeks later, according to police. Unfortunately, this is nothing new in NM.
➡️Jessica Garate's latest story on our state failing our kids:
www.krqe.com/news/albuque...
@krqe.com
➡️Jessica Garate's latest story on our state failing our kids:
www.krqe.com/news/albuque...
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Reposted by Ann Pierret
#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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@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
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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
My latest for #KRQEInvestigates uncovered *dozens* of Gallup's violent criminals are NOT facing charges. Take a look at the Gallup Police Chief's reaction when I told her, plus hear from a victim's family that's spent years waiting for justice.
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September 23, 2025 at 11:59 PM
My latest for #KRQEInvestigates uncovered *dozens* of Gallup's violent criminals are NOT facing charges. Take a look at the Gallup Police Chief's reaction when I told her, plus hear from a victim's family that's spent years waiting for justice.
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⚖️🚨 Tonight at 5:30p on @krqe.com — #KRQEInvestigates uncovered violent criminals don’t face prison time in one NM county bc they’re never even charged w/ a crime. Hear from a family whose loved one’s murderer is walking free, as we dig into how many more victims never got justice.
September 23, 2025 at 7:06 PM
⚖️🚨 Tonight at 5:30p on @krqe.com — #KRQEInvestigates uncovered violent criminals don’t face prison time in one NM county bc they’re never even charged w/ a crime. Hear from a family whose loved one’s murderer is walking free, as we dig into how many more victims never got justice.
Reposted by Ann Pierret
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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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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@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
➡️Our continued coverage of how Bernadine Martin runs her office convinced 3 former employees to speak out. They didn't hold back...
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#KRQEInvestigates #NM #Gallup #Crime #Justice #localreporting
➡️Our continued coverage of how Bernadine Martin runs her office convinced 3 former employees to speak out. They didn't hold back...
www.krqe.com/news/investi...
#KRQEInvestigates #NM #Gallup #Crime #Justice #localreporting
‘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 9, 2025 at 11:56 PM
‘We got scared’: Ex-staff accuse McKinley Co. DA of emotional, mental abuse
➡️Our continued coverage of how Bernadine Martin runs her office convinced 3 former employees to speak out. They didn't hold back...
www.krqe.com/news/investi...
#KRQEInvestigates #NM #Gallup #Crime #Justice #localreporting
➡️Our continued coverage of how Bernadine Martin runs her office convinced 3 former employees to speak out. They didn't hold back...
www.krqe.com/news/investi...
#KRQEInvestigates #NM #Gallup #Crime #Justice #localreporting
TONIGHT AT 5:30p on @krqe.com ⤵️
#crime #justice #NMNews #NM #districtattorney #Gallup #McKinleyCounty
#crime #justice #NMNews #NM #districtattorney #Gallup #McKinleyCounty
September 9, 2025 at 6:32 PM
TONIGHT AT 5:30p on @krqe.com ⤵️
#crime #justice #NMNews #NM #districtattorney #Gallup #McKinleyCounty
#crime #justice #NMNews #NM #districtattorney #Gallup #McKinleyCounty
Reposted by Ann Pierret
“the idea someone would be sexually assaulted on the side of the road and that case would be dismissed because the DA has, is familiar with that defendant and not have it referred to someone else is absolutely inexcusable”
Reports @annpierret.bsky.social @krqe.com
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August 29, 2025 at 1:17 AM
“the idea someone would be sexually assaulted on the side of the road and that case would be dismissed because the DA has, is familiar with that defendant and not have it referred to someone else is absolutely inexcusable”
Reports @annpierret.bsky.social @krqe.com
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Reports @annpierret.bsky.social @krqe.com
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“It is, frankly, totally unacceptable and shocking." - @NewMexicoDOJ
⚖️The AG spoke exclusively to #KRQEInvestigates about his dept’s efforts to remove the McKinley Co DA.
📂🔎He says evidence we uncovered will be shared w/ NM Supreme Court.
www.krqe.com/news/investi... @krqe
⚖️The AG spoke exclusively to #KRQEInvestigates about his dept’s efforts to remove the McKinley Co DA.
📂🔎He says evidence we uncovered will be shared w/ NM Supreme Court.
www.krqe.com/news/investi... @krqe
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August 29, 2025 at 12:26 AM
“It is, frankly, totally unacceptable and shocking." - @NewMexicoDOJ
⚖️The AG spoke exclusively to #KRQEInvestigates about his dept’s efforts to remove the McKinley Co DA.
📂🔎He says evidence we uncovered will be shared w/ NM Supreme Court.
www.krqe.com/news/investi... @krqe
⚖️The AG spoke exclusively to #KRQEInvestigates about his dept’s efforts to remove the McKinley Co DA.
📂🔎He says evidence we uncovered will be shared w/ NM Supreme Court.
www.krqe.com/news/investi... @krqe
The wet end to August @granttosterud.bsky.social forecasted … ☔️🌧️
August 25, 2025 at 1:39 AM
The wet end to August @granttosterud.bsky.social forecasted … ☔️🌧️
DA DROPS R*PE CASE AGAINST HER KIDS' FRIEND:
My cont’d coverage for #KRQEInvestigates digs deeper into the dysfunction inside the McKinley Co DA's Office. I uncovered a case Martin dismissed bc she knew the accused. Why didn't she have another DA pick it up? www.krqe.com/news/investi... @krqe.com
My cont’d coverage for #KRQEInvestigates digs deeper into the dysfunction inside the McKinley Co DA's Office. I uncovered a case Martin dismissed bc she knew the accused. Why didn't she have another DA pick it up? www.krqe.com/news/investi... @krqe.com
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August 22, 2025 at 12:28 AM
DA DROPS R*PE CASE AGAINST HER KIDS' FRIEND:
My cont’d coverage for #KRQEInvestigates digs deeper into the dysfunction inside the McKinley Co DA's Office. I uncovered a case Martin dismissed bc she knew the accused. Why didn't she have another DA pick it up? www.krqe.com/news/investi... @krqe.com
My cont’d coverage for #KRQEInvestigates digs deeper into the dysfunction inside the McKinley Co DA's Office. I uncovered a case Martin dismissed bc she knew the accused. Why didn't she have another DA pick it up? www.krqe.com/news/investi... @krqe.com
#KRQEInvestigates:
“They're going to say what they're going to say for whatever reason” - DA Bernadine Martin said of ppl’s comments about her office.
The AG filed a petition today requesting the McKinley Co. DA be removed because she’s “unfit for the office.”
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“They're going to say what they're going to say for whatever reason” - DA Bernadine Martin said of ppl’s comments about her office.
The AG filed a petition today requesting the McKinley Co. DA be removed because she’s “unfit for the office.”
@krqe.com
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AG: McKinley Co. DA “unfit for the office,” should be removed
NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – She lost her funding, and now she may lose her job. The McKinley County District Attorney is “unfit for the office,” according to New Mexico’s Attorney General…
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August 19, 2025 at 1:57 AM
#KRQEInvestigates:
“They're going to say what they're going to say for whatever reason” - DA Bernadine Martin said of ppl’s comments about her office.
The AG filed a petition today requesting the McKinley Co. DA be removed because she’s “unfit for the office.”
@krqe.com
www.krqe.com/news/new-mex...
“They're going to say what they're going to say for whatever reason” - DA Bernadine Martin said of ppl’s comments about her office.
The AG filed a petition today requesting the McKinley Co. DA be removed because she’s “unfit for the office.”
@krqe.com
www.krqe.com/news/new-mex...
August 18, 2025 at 5:13 PM
#BREAKING The #NM Attorney General just filed a petition requesting the #NMSupremeCourt REMOVE Bernadine Martin from her elected position as McKinley County’s District Attorney.
It’s a story I’ve been covering for months on @krqe.com
#Crime #justice #newmexico #investigative
It’s a story I’ve been covering for months on @krqe.com
#Crime #justice #newmexico #investigative
August 18, 2025 at 5:12 PM
#BREAKING The #NM Attorney General just filed a petition requesting the #NMSupremeCourt REMOVE Bernadine Martin from her elected position as McKinley County’s District Attorney.
It’s a story I’ve been covering for months on @krqe.com
#Crime #justice #newmexico #investigative
It’s a story I’ve been covering for months on @krqe.com
#Crime #justice #newmexico #investigative
Solomon Peña will spend the rest of his life behind bars. A federal judge sentenced him today months after a jury found the failed Republican candidate guilty of orchestrating shootings at the homes of 4 elected democrats.
Peña maintains his innocence.
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Peña maintains his innocence.
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Man who orchestrated shootings at elected officials homes sentenced
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – On Wednesday, a federal judge sentenced Solomon Peña to 80 years in prison. It was a case that made headlines around the country. Peña was a Republican candidate who…
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August 14, 2025 at 1:51 AM
Solomon Peña will spend the rest of his life behind bars. A federal judge sentenced him today months after a jury found the failed Republican candidate guilty of orchestrating shootings at the homes of 4 elected democrats.
Peña maintains his innocence.
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Peña maintains his innocence.
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‘You are very spiteful’: Community confronts McKinley County DA over funding issues
➡️The district attorney held a press conference to rally support & got an earful instead
FULL STORY: www.krqe.com/news/investi...
#nm #nmnews #krqeinvestigates #crime #law #order #gallup #prosecutor #jail @krqe.com
➡️The district attorney held a press conference to rally support & got an earful instead
FULL STORY: www.krqe.com/news/investi...
#nm #nmnews #krqeinvestigates #crime #law #order #gallup #prosecutor #jail @krqe.com
August 6, 2025 at 3:53 PM
‘You are very spiteful’: Community confronts McKinley County DA over funding issues
➡️The district attorney held a press conference to rally support & got an earful instead
FULL STORY: www.krqe.com/news/investi...
#nm #nmnews #krqeinvestigates #crime #law #order #gallup #prosecutor #jail @krqe.com
➡️The district attorney held a press conference to rally support & got an earful instead
FULL STORY: www.krqe.com/news/investi...
#nm #nmnews #krqeinvestigates #crime #law #order #gallup #prosecutor #jail @krqe.com
My latest for #KRQEInvestigates:
"Look at my struggles.... I got my own life back.”
For 2 years, we followed an 8-time DWI offender through Bernalillo Co's rehabilitation court program.
Is it true that jail time isn't always the right answer for a repeat offender?
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"Look at my struggles.... I got my own life back.”
For 2 years, we followed an 8-time DWI offender through Bernalillo Co's rehabilitation court program.
Is it true that jail time isn't always the right answer for a repeat offender?
www.krqe.com/news/investi...
Repeat drunk driver saw jail as ‘free vacation;’ then an opportunity came in Bernalillo County
BERNALILLO COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – In Bernalillo County, repeat drunk drivers can avoid time behind bars if they successfully participate in the DWI Court program. It’s a deal Jennifer Whitey re…
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August 5, 2025 at 11:59 PM
My latest for #KRQEInvestigates:
"Look at my struggles.... I got my own life back.”
For 2 years, we followed an 8-time DWI offender through Bernalillo Co's rehabilitation court program.
Is it true that jail time isn't always the right answer for a repeat offender?
www.krqe.com/news/investi...
"Look at my struggles.... I got my own life back.”
For 2 years, we followed an 8-time DWI offender through Bernalillo Co's rehabilitation court program.
Is it true that jail time isn't always the right answer for a repeat offender?
www.krqe.com/news/investi...
TONIGHT AT 5:30p on @krqe.com —
A repeat drunk driver given a chance to avoid time behind bars. We first shared footage of the woman’s 8th DWI arrest two years ago. #KRQEInvestigates: Did the break the court gave her make a difference?
#nm #abq #nmnews #dwi #drunkdriving #court #law #secondchance
A repeat drunk driver given a chance to avoid time behind bars. We first shared footage of the woman’s 8th DWI arrest two years ago. #KRQEInvestigates: Did the break the court gave her make a difference?
#nm #abq #nmnews #dwi #drunkdriving #court #law #secondchance
August 5, 2025 at 3:15 PM
TONIGHT AT 5:30p on @krqe.com —
A repeat drunk driver given a chance to avoid time behind bars. We first shared footage of the woman’s 8th DWI arrest two years ago. #KRQEInvestigates: Did the break the court gave her make a difference?
#nm #abq #nmnews #dwi #drunkdriving #court #law #secondchance
A repeat drunk driver given a chance to avoid time behind bars. We first shared footage of the woman’s 8th DWI arrest two years ago. #KRQEInvestigates: Did the break the court gave her make a difference?
#nm #abq #nmnews #dwi #drunkdriving #court #law #secondchance
TAKE A LOOK: Quicker response times, fewer officer-involved shootings? The Albuquerque Police Department has a new first responder it hopes will change policing
➡️ My latest for #KRQEInvestigates:
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#firstresponder #ABQ #NMNews #drone #tech #APD #crime #NewMexico @krqe.com
➡️ My latest for #KRQEInvestigates:
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#firstresponder #ABQ #NMNews #drone #tech #APD #crime #NewMexico @krqe.com
July 17, 2025 at 1:37 AM
TAKE A LOOK: Quicker response times, fewer officer-involved shootings? The Albuquerque Police Department has a new first responder it hopes will change policing
➡️ My latest for #KRQEInvestigates:
www.krqe.com/news/investi...
#firstresponder #ABQ #NMNews #drone #tech #APD #crime #NewMexico @krqe.com
➡️ My latest for #KRQEInvestigates:
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#firstresponder #ABQ #NMNews #drone #tech #APD #crime #NewMexico @krqe.com
#UPDATE: Rather than work w the person who has control of her money, McKinley Co's District Attorney traveled to Santa Fe where she made a last-ditch effort for emergency funds to run her own office
➡️Have you been following this situation?
My latest #KRQEInvestigates:
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➡️Have you been following this situation?
My latest #KRQEInvestigates:
www.krqe.com/news/investi...
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July 16, 2025 at 3:24 PM
#UPDATE: Rather than work w the person who has control of her money, McKinley Co's District Attorney traveled to Santa Fe where she made a last-ditch effort for emergency funds to run her own office
➡️Have you been following this situation?
My latest #KRQEInvestigates:
www.krqe.com/news/investi...
➡️Have you been following this situation?
My latest #KRQEInvestigates:
www.krqe.com/news/investi...
#UPDATE: Criminal prosecutions & about two-dozen jobs are in limbo because the McKinley County District Attorney refuses to work with the person in charge of her budget...
➡️KRQE INVESTIGATES:
www.krqe.com/news/investi...
#crime #law #nm #newmexico @krqe.com #Gallup #justice
➡️KRQE INVESTIGATES:
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#crime #law #nm #newmexico @krqe.com #Gallup #justice
July 11, 2025 at 12:29 AM
#UPDATE: Criminal prosecutions & about two-dozen jobs are in limbo because the McKinley County District Attorney refuses to work with the person in charge of her budget...
➡️KRQE INVESTIGATES:
www.krqe.com/news/investi...
#crime #law #nm #newmexico @krqe.com #Gallup #justice
➡️KRQE INVESTIGATES:
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#crime #law #nm #newmexico @krqe.com #Gallup #justice