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Chris McKee

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Albuquerque
As seen in: KRQE-TV (Albuquerque, NM), New Mexico News Insiders, Apple Podcasts, Yahoo News, The Hill, Biomed Central (BMC), Flipboard, Yahoo, KTLA-TV (Los Angeles, CA), KDVR-TV (Denver, CO), WFLA-TV (Tampa, FL), KOIN-TV (Portland, OR) and
Covers:  Albuquerque, New Mexico state, general assignment, technology, politics and government, wildfires, crime, police
Doesn't Cover: Satellite interviews.
Executive producer @KRQE in #ABQ, cohost of New Mexico News Insiders podcast. Oregon native & @UOSOJC alum. #RipCity

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Chris McKee’s Biography

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I am a nightside general assignment reporter for KRQE News 13 in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

KRQE covers news across the entire state of New Mexico.

Chris McKee’s Journalist Portfolio

Diamond runners: Aviation Police used to transport high-price jewelry

Diamond runners: Aviation Police used to transport high-price jewelry

Police officers were being paid on your dime to make secret trips called "diamond runs," and it's not fiction…

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Candlelight vigil held for Aztec school shooting victims

Candlelight vigil held for Aztec school shooting victims

Hundreds gathered in Aztec, NM following a shooting at the local high school that left two people dead.

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Shot on the job: Albuquerque convenience store manager speaks out on city crime

Shot on the job: Albuquerque convenience store manager speaks out on city crime

With bullet fragments still lodged in his leg, the latest victim of another Albuquerque armed robbery is shar…

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Runoff may cause Gold King Mine metals, lead to surge Animas River

Runoff may cause Gold King Mine metals, lead to surge Animas River

Water is clear once again on the Animas and San Juan rivers, but there are new worries that the Gold King Min…

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Mayor Berry: APD chief's justification of shooting a 'mistake'

Mayor Berry: APD chief's justification of shooting a 'mistake'

One of the most high profile shootings by Albuquerque Police lead to the death of a homeless camper named Jam…

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The Crypto ATM Debate: New Mexicans Losing Millions

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By Gabrielle Burkhart Verified, Chris McKee Verified
| KRQE-TV (Albuquerque, NM) Verified
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Crypto or Bitcoin ATMs are everywhere, including laundromats and grocery stores across New Mexico. But as scammers increasingly use cryptocurrency to steal money from victims, cities and states are taking a closer look at the machines. New Mexicans reported millions in cryptocurrency fraud losses last year, and Albuquerque City Councilors are now considering an ordinance that would remove crypto ATMs from city limits.
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The Guy Who Saved the Roswell Daily Record: ‘Local News Isn’t Dying’

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By Gabrielle Burkhart Verified, Chris McKee Verified
| KRQE-TV (Albuquerque, NM) Verified
ROSWELL, N.M. (KRQE) – A southeast New Mexico newspaper in operation for more than 120 years announced its sudden closure in July. But within days, a local publishing company stepped in to save it from extinction. The Roswell Daily Record’s new ownership argues that local news isn’t dead, but the business model of legacy newspapers is in crisis. Pat Davis, a former longtime Albuquerque City Councilor turned news junkie, is making the case to save local publications one newspaper at a time.
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Lights, Cameras…Slowdown? Inside New Mexico’s Film Industry

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By Gabrielle Burkhart Verified, Chris McKee Verified
| KRQE-TV (Albuquerque, NM) Verified
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – For years, New Mexico has been the backdrop for thousands of movies and TV shows, attracting filmmakers while generating millions for the state’s economy. But this summer, many local crew members are feeling a slowdown as productions have become harder to find. This week on the New Mexico News Insiders Podcast, KRQE’s own film buff, Anchor-Reporter Chad Brummett joins Chris and Gabby to unpack what’s happening behind the scenes of New Mexico’s film industry.
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What was your first job as a journalist?

It was unpaid, working full-time as an intern reporter for a Eugene, Oregon television station.

Have you ever used a typewriter?

Yes. My parents had one throughout my childhood.

How is social media changing news?

Social media has somewhat made news easier to find, share and view, but in many respects it hasn't helped increase understanding.