Gabrielle Burkhart

New Mexico

Investigative Reporter at KRQE-TV (Albuquerque, NM)

Investigative Reporter for @KRQE. New Mexico News Insiders Podcast host. Storyteller. Momma. RTs/links not endorsements. News tip? [email protected]

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The National Guard Is Deploying In Albuquerque

3 days ago | krqe.com | Gabrielle Burkhart |Chris McKee

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – 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 Lujan Grisham declared an emergency through an Executive Order in April, after receiving a letter from Albuquerque’s Police Chief, who requested additional resources to combat what he described as a crime problem that “continues to be an emergency” in the city.
Will Albuquerque’s ‘Rail Trail’ Be A Thing?

1 week ago | krqe.com | Gabrielle Burkhart |Chris McKee

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – For years, New Mexicans have heard promises of “revitalization” and “redevelopment” in downtown Albuquerque—but is it actually happening? This week on the New Mexico News Insiders Podcast, Chris and Gabby sit down with Terry Brunner, Director of the Metropolitan Redevelopment Agency, to pull back the curtain on how government is working with the private sector to incentivize development.
Will Albuquerque’s ‘Rail Trail’ Be A Thing?

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Gabrielle Burkhart

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – For years, New Mexicans have heard promises of “revitalization” and “redevelopment” in downtown Albuquerque—but is it actually happening? This week on the New Mexico News Insiders Podcast, Chris and Gabby sit down with Terry Brunner, Director of the Metropolitan Redevelopment Agency, to pull back the curtain on how government is working with the private sector to incentivize development.
Will DWI corruption criminals have to pay victims?

2 weeks ago | krqe.com | Gabrielle Burkhart

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The public may never know exactly how much money was pocketed from the DWI corruption scheme that went on for decades in New Mexico. Now, victims of the scheme are suing the culprits in response. But as KRQE Investigative Reporter Gabrielle Burkhart reports, there’s a hurdle in their path to justice. Latest from KRQE Investigates Will DWI corruption criminals have to pay victims? DWI corruption case: Why can’t we see officers plead guilty in federal court?
Will DWI corruption criminals have to pay victims?

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Gabrielle Burkhart

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The public may never know exactly how much money was pocketed from the DWI corruption scheme that went on for decades in New Mexico. Now, victims of the scheme are suing the culprits in response. But as KRQE Investigative Reporter Gabrielle Burkhart reports, there’s a hurdle in their path to justice. Latest from KRQE Investigates What the feds call the ‘DWI Enterprise‘ has operated for decades behind the scenes in New Mexico’s criminal justice system.
Incompetent to Stand Trial? Arrest, Release, Repeat

2 weeks ago | krqe.com | Gabrielle Burkhart |Chris McKee

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – 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 investigation that looked at cases involving hundreds of arrests, only for the offenders to be released back onto the streets. People who are mentally ill are committing crimes across the state, getting arrested, and their cases are dismissed without any repercussions or assistance.
Incompetent to Stand Trial? Arrest, Release, Repeat

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Gabrielle Burkhart

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – 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 investigation that looked at cases involving hundreds of arrests, only for the offenders to be released back onto the streets. People who are mentally ill are committing crimes across the state, getting arrested, and their cases are dismissed without any repercussions or assistance.
Leader Of Albuquerque FBI Steps Down

3 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Gabrielle Burkhart

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – 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 Investigation (FBI) in Albuquerque. Now, former SAC Raul Bujanda sat down with KRQE’s Anchor, Dean Staley, for an extended exit interview that covered crime, guns, and the state’s biggest police corruption scandal. Bujanda discusses his time with the FBI, youth violence, and speaks candidly about teens’ access to guns.
Could Raising New Mexico’s Alcohol Tax Save Lives?

1 month ago | krqe.com | Gabrielle Burkhart |Chris McKee

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – 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 it taxes alcohol for decades. This week’s guests on the New Mexico News Insiders Podcast: Brady Horn, UNM Economics Professor and researcher Sen. Antonio ‘Moe’ Maestas, (D) Albuquerque Horn and Sen.
DWI corruption case: Why can’t we see officers plead guilty in federal court?

1 month ago | krqe.com | Gabrielle Burkhart

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Six former law enforcement officers, an attorney, and a paralegal have all pleaded guilty in federal court for their roles in a massive, long-running DWI dismissal scheme. But if you’ve been following our news coverage of the cases, you may have noticed it has not included any of the culprits in court. KRQE Investigative reporter Gabrielle Burkhart explains why. It’s typical in a criminal case for journalists to cover what’s happening inside a courtroom.