New Mexico News Podcast
146 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 days ago - ★★★★★ - 21 ratingsThe New Mexico News Podcast is a weekly podcast hosted by Gabrielle Burkhart and Chris McKee of KRQE News 13 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. We‘re extending the conversation about news headlines around the state and bringing listeners unique stories from the Land of Enchantment.
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New APS Superintendent Talks Safety, Social Media, & Longer School Year
July 09, 2024 11:20 - 39 minutes - 54.7 MBNew Mexico’s largest school district has a new leader in Albuquerque Public Schools Superintendent, Dr. Gabriella Blakey. This week on the podcast, Gabby and guest cohost, Jessica Garate talk with Blakey about how her experience within APS is informing her decisions as a leader for the district. Blakey addresses school safety, guns on campuses, an extended school year, teacher and family challenges, and her long-term goals for the district. What will it take to improve New Mexico education? ...
Ruidoso's Deadly Wildfires Under Investigation
July 02, 2024 11:20 - 26 minutes - 36.3 MBIt has become one crisis after another for the Village of Ruidoso lately. Within hours of the South Fork and Salt Fires sparking, the entire village was under evacuation as the fire quickly spread to homes and businesses. At least two people were killed in the wildfire, around 1,400 structures were burned, and the feds are now offering a $10,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of person(s) responsible for the fires. This week, Chris and Gabby talk with a 74-year-old veteran who ...
New Mexico's Gila Wilderness Is 100 Years Old
June 25, 2024 11:20 - 35 minutes - 48.4 MBIt's a gem of the southwestern United States and southwest New Mexico. One hundred years later, the Gila Wilderness is celebrating its formal dedication as the very first federally designated wilderness area in the U.S. Early conservation leader Aldo Leopold proposed the idea, realizing the need to preserve the land's natural state. This week on the podcast, Chris and Gabby discuss the origin story of the Gila, and the efforts to protect it today with Luke Koenig, a Gila Grassroots Organizer...
New Mexico's History Of UFO Sightings
June 18, 2024 11:20 - 45 minutes - 61.9 MBWas it aliens? Or something else? From the famous Roswell incident, or flying saucers reported in Farmington, to an inexplicable case about a boy in Hobbs reportedly burned by a UFO in 1964. This week Chris and Gabby discuss the popular and lesser-known reported UFO events in New Mexico with a man who's made it his mission to curate the largest collection of UFO materials ever assembled. David Marler, Executive Director of the National UFO Historical Records Center doesn't aim to make people...
UNMH Promises Medical Upgrades With 'Critical Care Tower'
June 11, 2024 11:20 - 33 minutes - 46.6 MBNew Mexico’s largest hospital, and the only hospital in the state with a level-one trauma center has been under construction for more than a year. Chris and Gabby discuss the changes the new ‘Critical Care Tower’ promises to bring to UNMH, and how upgrades are aimed to transform medical care for thousands of patients. How will the new space serve patients and staff? When will the Critical Care Tower be up and running? This week’s podcast guests: Doctor Steve McLaughlin, UNMH Chief Medica...
It's Primary Election Day In New Mexico
June 04, 2024 11:20 - 30 minutes - 41.2 MBThe first chapter of the 2024 election is here with New Mexicans taking part in the primary election on Tuesday, June 4. This time around, while Republicans are looking a few intraparty contests, there are far more contested races inside the Democratic party. This week on the New Mexico News Podcast, UNM Political Science Professor and KRQE’s Political Analyst, Gabe Sanchez, joins Chris and Gabby to discuss the implications of this year’s primaries, and how they could reshape the dynamics of...
Sheriff's Office Bringing New Tech To Bernalillo County
May 28, 2024 11:20 - 28 minutes - 38.8 MBThe Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office is investing in a big new technology package, hoping to help deputies with crime-fighting around the county. Alongside newer TASERs, body cameras, license plate reading cameras and gunshot detectors, the county is also investing in a new cloud-based service called ‘FUSUS.' The company behind it describes the tech as a “real-time intelligence ecosystem,” allowing business owners and citizens to give BCSO access to their surveillance cameras. This week o...
Albuquerque Police Chief Talks Next Steps With DOJ Reform
May 21, 2024 11:20 - 42 minutes - 58.6 MBIt's been almost 12 years since the U.S. Department of Justice announced it would start investigating Albuquerque Police. Today, the APD says it has "met all requirements in the Court-Approved Settlement Agreement with the U.S. Department of Justice," and the reform process will come to an end. APD Chief Harold Medina joins Chris & Gabby to discuss the key changes APD has adopted over the last decade. Are their new policies sustainable? How will APD police itself going forward? We apprecia...
Behind The Story: Albuquerque Grandma Shoots Home Intruder
May 14, 2024 11:20 - 26 minutes - 36.6 MBAn Albuquerque grandmother was dancing in her living room to the Taylor Swift Eras Tour movie when she came face-to-face with a home intruder. KRQE Anchor-Reporter Jessica Garate first reported the story and obtained the emotional 911 call the woman made as she was trying to coax the man back outside. Jessica joins Chris & Gabby in a behind-the-scenes conversation about what led to the woman shooting the man when he broke into her home a second time. How would you handle a situation like tha...
Why Border Patrol Checkpoints Are Seizing New Mexico Cannabis
May 07, 2024 11:20 - 37 minutes - 52 MBTwo years into recreational cannabis becoming legal in New Mexico, local cannabis distributors are finding themselves in a legal conundrum. Border Patrol Agents have seized more than $300,000 worth of local cannabis products at checkpoints, according to the New Mexico Cannabis Chamber of Commerce. Matt Chadwick, owner of Top Crop Cannabis, says the checkpoint seizures seemingly started out of the blue in February. He joins Chris & Gabby to discuss how the unavoidable stops are impacting New ...
What Supreme Court Case On Homelessness Could Mean Locally
April 30, 2024 11:20 - 36 minutes - 49.8 MBThe U.S. Supreme Court is taking up a case that could impact how states and local agencies deal with homeless encampments. UNM School of Law Professor Joshua Kastenberg joins Gabby to discuss Albuquerque's current policies on encampments, and the local implications of the case known as Grants Pass v. Johnson. Are there similarities between this case and New Mexico's homeless issues? What immediate impacts can states expect after this Supreme Court decision, if any? We appreciate our listen...
The Struggle Continues For New Mexico Wildfire Victims
April 23, 2024 11:20 - 33 minutes - 46 MBVictims are still struggling two years later to recover from the state’s largest, most destructive wildfire in New Mexico’s history. The government-sparked Hermits Peak-Calf Canyon Wildfire burned through more than 341,000 acres, destroyed hundreds of homes, and displaced families across northern New Mexico. Pam Abreu shares her story with Gabby about challenges she’s faced since losing the family home her father built. Antonia Roybal-Mack, an attorney representing wildfire victims, also exp...
Hundreds Of New Mexicans Are Waiting For A Kidney
April 16, 2024 11:20 - 40 minutes - 55.1 MBHundreds of New Mexicans are waiting for a life-saving organ donation from someone they may never meet. According to Donor Services, Kidneys are the most needed organ in New Mexico due to the increased risk of diabetes and kidney failure. This week, Victoria Yocum shares her journey as a young woman with a rare liver disease, the obstacles she navigated in the local healthcare system, and how she’s paying her gift forward today. Celina Espinoza, External Affairs Director with Donate Life New...
District Attorney Discusses Dropped DWI Cases
April 09, 2024 11:20 - 37 minutes - 51.1 MBMore than 200 pending criminal cases - mostly DWIs - were dropped in Bernalillo County due to Albuquerque Police officers’ credibility being compromised. The now-former DWI officers are targets of a federal investigation that involves accusations officers were accepting money to get DWI cases dismissed. Bernalillo County District Attorney Sam Bregman joins Chris & Gabby for an in-depth discussion about why he had to drop so many cases, and how his office is addressing public trust issues in ...
How Politics Quashed Plans For An Albuquerque Playground
April 02, 2024 11:20 - 31 minutes - 43.9 MBFamilies in an Albuquerque neighborhood learned their plans to build a playground were quashed with the help of a former politician who lives near the park. KRQE News 13's Jessica Garate exposed the 'playground politics' where former Lt. Governor Diane Denish (2003-Jan. 1, 2011) is accused of using her political connections to get Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham to line-item veto capital outlay funding that would have been used in Denish's neighborhood for the playground. The story addresses que...
The Anonymous Tipline Helping Solve Crime In Albuquerque
March 26, 2024 11:20 - 29 minutes - 40.1 MBFear of retaliation is one of the main reasons people hesitate to report knowledge of a crime. But in Albuquerque and across the country, tipsters can remain completely anonymous to Crime Stoppers, and receive reward money in return for helping law enforcement solve a crime. The origin story of Crime Stoppers starts in Albuquerque in 1976 with the murder of a gas station attendant and a detective putting up his own cash to try and generate leads from the public. It worked. Today, the program...
A Business Owner's Struggles In Albuquerque's International District
March 19, 2024 11:20 - 27 minutes - 38 MBRunning a small business has its challenges. Running a small business along Central Avenue in Albuquerque's International District is particularly challenging these days. Some major stores have shut down. Other business owners are dealing with drug users, homelessness, and crime right outside their doorstep. This week, Chris & Gabby sit down with the owner of Southwestern Minerals, who has had a family business in the area since the 1960s. The owner shares details about what he and his wife ...
The Guilty Verdict Against Armorer In Alec Baldwin’s ‘Rust’
March 12, 2024 11:20 - 37 minutes - 51.9 MBIt took a jury in Santa Fe two-and-a-half hours to convict Hannah Gutierrez of involuntary manslaughter after nearly 10 days of testimony and evidence. Gutierrez was the armorer on the film set of Rust in October 2021 when Cinematographer Halyna Hutchins was killed in an accidental shooting during a rehearsal scene with Alec Baldwin. Baldwin was holding a gun that was unknowingly loaded with real ammunition when it was supposed to be loaded with dummy rounds. This week Chris & Gabby detail h...
Albuquerque Police Corruption Investigation: What We Know So Far
March 05, 2024 12:20 - 40 minutes - 56.2 MBIt has been called possibly the biggest police corruption case in Albuquerque; an alleged scheme linking officers within the Albuquerque Police Department's DWI unit and a local defense attorney. News 13 has learned federal investigators are looking into accusations that officers were getting paid to get DWI cases dismissed. This week, members of the KRQE Investigates team break down what we’ve learned so far about this investigation, including how officers may have mishandled DWI cases. H...
New Mexico’s New Cold Case Unit Focuses On Genealogy Testing
February 27, 2024 12:20 - 37 minutes - 52 MBLaw enforcement is using genealogy testing to solve crimes that have otherwise led investigators to dead ends years ago. This week Chris & Gabby sit down with New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez to discuss his announcement of the state’s first-of-its-kind Cold Case Unit. The unit will partner with smaller departments across the state to focus on solving old cases using genealogy databases and testing to follow leads. Can your Ancestry test help solve a crime? How does law enforcement use...
Are New Mexico's Baby Box Surrenders Truly Anonymous?
February 20, 2024 12:20 - 26 minutes - 36.5 MBThere are six 'Safe Haven baby boxes' in New Mexico and more in the works, where mothers in crisis are promised anonymity, no questions asked if they surrender a newborn. But the Children Youth and Families Department Secretary cites state and federal law, claiming newborn surrenders need to be investigated to ensure the mother made the decision willingly and the father is aware of it. If a Native baby is surrendered, federal law also requires the child's tribe to be notified. However, Safe ...
What Will Lawmakers Leave On The Table In 2024?
February 13, 2024 12:20 - 38 minutes - 52.3 MBWith just around 48-hours left on the clock in this year’s 30-day legislative session, what will New Mexico lawmakers leave on the table? One of KRQE News 13's legislative beat reporters, Curtis Segarra joins Chris & Gabby to in part discuss Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham’s public safety agenda, along with her environmental, and educational priorities. Will Democratic control help her pass controversial gun legislation? How are lawmakers addressing crime this year? What will the state’s bud...
FEMA Still Repaying Hermits Peak Calf Canyon Fire Victims
February 06, 2024 12:20 - 39 minutes - 53.6 MBThis spring marks two years since the Hermit's Peak Calf Canyon wildfire tore through northern New Mexico. Since that record-breaking wildfire, the federal government has appropriated nearly $4 billion to respond to the government-sparked disaster. How is the process of repaying wildfire victims in New Mexico going so far? Several lawsuits filed against FEMA suggest that the claims process is moving too slowly. FEMA spokesman John Mills, along with Ali Rye of the New Mexico Department of ...
New Mexico's Biggest School District Set To Pick Next Leader
January 30, 2024 12:20 - 26 minutes - 35.9 MBThis week marks the final stretch to pick a new leader for New Mexico’s largest school district. As APS Board of Education President Danielle Gonzales believes, “Where APS goes, so goes the state.” Gonzales is calling for community input during Tuesday’s scheduled town halls for students, teachers, employees, and members of the public to ask questions of the two finalists vying for the job of APS Superintendent. The new Superintendent will take the place of Scott Elder, who’s set to retire a...
Nearly 10-Years Of DOJ Reforms, What's Changed For APD?
January 23, 2024 12:20 - 54 minutes - 75.3 MBThe Albuquerque Police Department is nearing a decade of reform efforts under a settlement agreement with the Department of Justice. The DOJ released findings of its investigation into APD in 2014, the same year the department came under intense scrutiny for police use of force and officer-involved shootings. This week on the podcast, Chris & Gabby discuss the years-long reform efforts with APD’s Chief, Harold Medina. Today, APD says it is very close to meeting its goals for a reformed pol...
Did Tyrannosaurus Rex Originate In New Mexico?
January 16, 2024 12:20 - 28 minutes - 38.8 MBResearchers just announced a new Tyrannosaurus species based on a fossil found in New Mexico’s Elephant Butte Reservoir in 1983. What’s now known as the Tyrannosaurus mcraeensis is believed to be at least 5 million years older than his cousin, the T. Rex as we know it. The scientific discovery reshapes the historical understanding of the most famous dinosaur ever to walk the earth. Could the Tyrannosaurus have originated in New Mexico? How do paleontologists know this is a new species? And w...
Jeffrey Epstein’s Ties To New Mexico
January 09, 2024 12:20 - 29 minutes - 41 MBThere are a lot of questions surrounding Jeffrey Epstein’s actions in New Mexico, and this week we’re getting more answers. From mysterious land deeds, & a state investigation, to a release of names in federal court documents, KRQE investigators Curtis Segarra & Gabrielle Burkhart share what they’ve learned over years of digging into details about Epstein’s ‘Zorro Ranch' property & his dealings in New Mexico. What did the state’s attorney general’s office learn in its local investigation? Wh...
The Big News Stories Ahead In 2024
January 02, 2024 12:20 - 47 minutes - 65.1 MBHappy New Year from your favorite podcast hosts! In keeping with tradition, Chris & Gabby give a full wrap-up of the big stories to watch out for in New Mexico through 2024. A condensed, budged-focused legislative session is about to begin. What sort of crime or gun bills will lawmakers take up? Should New Mexicans expect another gas rebate check since the state is once again flush with oil & gas money? Listeners also get a recap of the major stories from 2023 - were podcast predictions at t...
The Best Of KRQE Investigates In 2023
December 26, 2023 12:20 - 46 minutes - 63.5 MBGabrielle Burkhart and Ann Pierret from the KRQE Investigates team peel back the curtain on some of the biggest investigations they published in 2023. Ann obtained police videos that reveal how law enforcement is discovering more stash houses in the metro. She also shares about her trip to the border to see first-hand how smugglers get migrants across. Gabby sheds light on a traffic stop that resulted in a family being held at gunpoint, and an officer who's now in trouble. As a bonus, tune i...
A Conversation With KRQE’s Evening Anchor Team
December 19, 2023 12:20 - 40 minutes - 56.3 MBGet to know KRQE’s prime-time anchor team: Dean Staley & Jessica Garate. The duo joins Chris & Gabby to discuss how their roles have changed in newsrooms over the years, what brought them to New Mexico in the first place, and what they’re passionate about. How do they handle election coverage in a tense political climate? What keeps them going outside of work? And more importantly, what do they think New Mexico’s best ski resort is? Stories mentioned in the episode: Jessica's coverage of...
Albuquerque Mayor Talks Successes & Struggles of 2023
December 12, 2023 12:20 - 42 minutes - 58.3 MBThe City of Albuquerque is closer to getting a professional soccer stadium built, and seeing progress on big projects like the Rail Yards and Gateway Center. But there are still major challenges surrounding crime, homelessness, and the fentanyl epidemic. This week, Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller joins Chris & Gabby for an in-depth discussion about the successes and challenges of 2023. Mayor Keller also shares what he believes will be the city's biggest battle in 2024, as well as the crime-focu...
Protecting Your Digital Footprint From Cyber Attacks
December 05, 2023 12:20 - 39 minutes - 54.9 MBCybersecurity can sound like an intangible threat, but a cyber or ransomware attack can have rippling effects. New Mexicans have seen some of those attacks play out over the last few months at some major facilities, most recently with Lovelace Healthcare and its parent company. This week, Chris & Gabby host Raphael Warren, a retired Brigadier General with more than 25 years of military and civilian information technology experience. How can you better protect your digital footprint? What is ...
The Challenges Of Mental Health & Criminal Justice
November 28, 2023 12:20 - 53 minutes - 73.3 MBSubstance abuse, trauma, and homelessness can contribute to a person's complicated journey through the criminal justice system. Especially when the system isn’t always leading a person to get help or treatment. So what happens when someone with apparent mental health issues commits a crime? This week, Chris and Gabby host KC Quirk, the Social Work Unit Director at the Law Offices of the Public Defender (LOPD). Quirk highlights what she sees as a crucial ‘missed opportunity’ in the courts, an...
Catching Up With New Mexico’s Former U.S. Attorney
November 21, 2023 12:20 - 36 minutes - 50.3 MBThe Albuquerque Police Department has come a long way since 2014. That year, the U.S. Department of Justice announced findings of its investigation that claimed APD engaged in “A pattern or practice of use of excessive force, including deadly force, in violation of the Fourth Amendment.” This week, Chris & Gabby host Damon Martinez, New Mexico’s U.S. Attorney during that time. Martinez discusses his role in APD’s early reform efforts, what he’s been up to since then, and why he wants to take...
The Past, Present & Future of Albuquerque’s Airport
November 14, 2023 12:20 - 38 minutes - 53 MBMillions of people travel through the Albuquerque International Sunport every year, and lately, there's been a lot of changes taking place at the 'Gateway' of New Mexico. Through a massive remodel, Sunport officials are working to keep its southwestern charm; from the chairs to the cultural décor in the ceiling. This week, Chris and Gabby host Leah Black, Outreach & Marketing Manager of the Sunport, and Fred DeGuio, a Commercial Aviation Historian who wrote a book about the Sunport - to talk...
District Attorney Talks Guns, Drugs, Retail Crime
November 07, 2023 12:20 - 39 minutes - 54 MBHow do you describe Albuquerque to a friend who's never been here? There are a lot of beautiful things about this place: the food, the landscape, the culture, the balloons...(we could go on), but there are also some not-so-nice realities New Mexicans face when it comes to crime, drugs, and gun violence. Prosecutors in Bernalillo County have extensive caseloads. When Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham appointed Sam Bregman to fill the vacated position of Bernalillo County's District Attorney, Br...
A Justice System’s Major Healthcare Overhaul
October 31, 2023 11:20 - 29 minutes - 41 MBNew Mexico's largest county jail in Albuquerque has been historically understaffed, overcrowded, and marred by inmate deaths during detox. In 1995, a federal lawsuit cited overcrowding as a factor in violating inmates' rights, while also accusing Bernalillo County of providing inadequate medical and mental health care at the the facility. Today, the Metropolitan Detention Center is decades into navigating a settlement agreement in that lawsuit. Meanwhile, the pressure on the jail continues,...
New Mexico Adventures of ’Marty Moose’
October 24, 2023 11:20 - 28 minutes - 38.5 MBNew Mexico has had a 900 lb. celebrity roaming around the northern part of the state for nearly a year now. ‘Marty’ the Bull Moose has garnered lots of local attention and a massive online fanbase. Social media feeds are filled with photos of the Moose wading in the river, and lately, hanging around near Española, despite a recent attempt from Game & Fish officers to relocate him back north. So what brought Marty to New Mexico in the first place; a place not known for its moose population? A...
The History Behind Controversial Oñate Statues
October 17, 2023 11:20 - 33 minutes - 45.9 MBNew Mexicans seem to be grappling with how to choose to display or not to display parts of history. There have been two shootings in New Mexico a little over three years apart - at protests related to statues of the controversial Spanish Conquistador, Juan de Oñate. This week, Chris and Gabby host Moises Gonzales, Associate Professor of Urban Design at UNM, with a focus on Historic Preservation of the Southwest. Gonzales shares some of Oñate’s history in New Mexico, and what’s led up to more...
City Floats Soccer Stadium Deal For Balloon Fiesta Park
October 10, 2023 11:20 - 35 minutes - 48.4 MBAlbuquerque is closer than ever to getting its first pro-level soccer stadium. Plans were recently announced that New Mexico United will lease about seven acres from the City of Albuquerque to build a stadium on land at Balloon Fiesta Park, with promises not to interfere with ballooning in the area. Team owner Peter Trevisani, and Director of Communications and Fan Experience, David Weise Carl, join Chris and Gabby to discuss the 30-year lease agreement, its potential impact on the area and ...
Managing Rio Grande River Water Is A Long Game
October 03, 2023 11:20 - 35 minutes - 48.3 MBManaging water from New Mexico’s rivers is a big task and it’s a job that takes a lot of engineering and planning. This week, Chris and Gabby host returning podcast guest, Jason Casuga, from the Middle Rio Grande Conservancy District. Casuga shares some of the history of the Rio Grande, concerns from farmers with looming threats of the river running dry, and plans for the future. Existing infrastructure is nearing 100 years old, and the time and money for projects is extensive. What happens ...
‘The Game Has Changed’: APD Chief Discusses Teen Gun Violence
September 26, 2023 11:20 - 39 minutes - 53.9 MBAlbuquerque Police have identified 17 murder suspects this year who are ages 19 and under. Nine of them are considered ‘juveniles,’ meaning age 17 and under. This week, Chris and Gabby discuss the topic of youth involved in violent crime with Albuquerque Police Chief Harold Medina. How much do drugs and social media play a factor? What are the driving forces behind gun violence among teens? And what are the solutions? We appreciate our listeners. Send your feedback or story ideas to host...
Helping Albuquerque’s Homeless Students
September 19, 2023 11:20 - 27 minutes - 38 MBThere are thousands of homeless students enrolled in the state’s largest school district. Some are awaiting foster care placement, others are living in motels, shelters, or vehicles. APS’ McKinney Vento Program aims to identify those students, assist their families, and ultimately, help those students succeed. Chris & Gabby host Program Director, Cristal Wilson, who shares the challenges & successes of their ambitious efforts. How does the program work? Who keeps track of students who may be...
Governor’s Gun Order Sparks Backlash, Lawsuits, & Debate
September 12, 2023 11:20 - 33 minutes - 46.7 MBGovernor Michelle Lujan Grisham recently declared gun violence a public health emergency, and issued a Public Health Order temporarily banning open and concealed carry of firearms in Albuquerque and Bernalillo County. The executive order sparked backlash, questions about enforcement, and federal lawsuits challenging whether it is unconstitutional. KRQE Political Analyst & UNM Political Science Professor Gabe Sanchez joins Chris & Gabby to unpack the ramifications of this move. What are the...
’Our Story To Tell’: Los Alamos Historian On Oppenheimer Film
September 05, 2023 11:20 - 47 minutes - 65.1 MBIt's been a "summer of Oppenheimer" in New Mexico. With the recent release of Christopher Nolan's bio-pic, interest in the historical figure has surged in the Land of Enchantment and lead to a renewed discussion about the "Father of the Atomic Bomb." This week, Chris and Gabby discuss the dynamic legacy of J. Robert Oppenheimer with guests from Los Alamos National Laboratory. The lab’s lead historian offers an in-depth perspective on Christopher Nolan’s film, as well as why LANL created its...
New Mexicans Helping Maui Wildfire Victims
August 29, 2023 11:20 - 39 minutes - 54.1 MBOn August 8th, an out-of-control wildfire in Maui became one of the deadliest in our country’s history in a century. More than 100 people were killed, hundreds are still unaccounted for, and thousands of homes burned in the fire. Chris and Gabby host Jess Orr, an Albuquerque woman who lived in Lahaina for three years during the pandemic. She shares personal stories of friends who lost everything, and how she’s trying to help them. In the second half of the episode, hear from the Red Cross Re...
New Mexico’s Battle Over Public Water Access
August 22, 2023 11:20 - 40 minutes - 55.8 MBThe New Mexico Supreme Court ruled: people have a constitutional right to be on public water flowing over privately owned land. But just because the high court says so, doesn’t mean every landowner is removing fences and ‘no trespass’ signs. Why is this topic seemingly so divisive? Will there be more lawsuits filed over river access? Chris and Gabby host Jesse Deubel, Executive Director for the New Mexico Wildlife Federation, who brings listeners up to speed about how we got here. Listen t...
The New Court Program Judge Says ’Everyone Has A Stake In’
August 15, 2023 11:20 - 30 minutes - 42.6 MBOpioids and Fentanyl are impacting people in ways like we’ve never seen before. In a new initiative to stop overdoses “upon first contact with the criminal justice system,” Bernalillo County’s Metropolitan Court just announced the Overdose Prevention Treatment and Intervention - or “OPT-in” court. Chris and Gabby host Judge Claire McDaniel and Behavioral Health Division Director, Stacey Boone, who say this is a community problem that we all have a stake in. How will the program work? Who i...
Back To School: Free Meals, New Schedule, Longer Days
August 08, 2023 11:20 - 34 minutes - 47.5 MBThis year’s back-to-school looks a lot different for many New Mexico families. Some of this school year’s changes include free meals for all due to new state law, a new bell schedule for Albuquerque Public Schools, an extended school year calendar, and more time in the classroom. Chris and Gabby sit down with APS Superintendent Scott Elder to break down some of the key changes and how the state’s biggest district is handling them. In the second half of the episode, hear from a local parent a...
New Sheriff Pushes Pause On Reality TV To ‘Focus’ Deputies
August 01, 2023 11:20 - 40 minutes - 55.7 MBThere’s a new Sheriff in New Mexico’s biggest county. Bernalillo County Sheriff John Allen won the election with 54% of the vote. Halfway into his first year, the Democratic Sheriff gets candid with Chris and Gabby about what it’s been like “leading the ship” so far. It’s a role he says he doesn’t take lightly, given the crime and drug problems plaguing the area. And he's already making changes to the department, including pausing BCSO’s role in a reality television series, creating a Beha...