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- calendar_today October 12, 2026
KRQE Schedules Live Televised Debate for 2nd Congressional District
KRQE News 13 has announced it will host a live televised debate featuring the candidates in the 2nd Congressional District race. The event is scheduled for Friday, October 16, beginning at 5 p.m.
Candidates to Participate in the Debate
The debate will provide a platform for incumbent Gabriel Vasquez, a Democrat, and his Republican challenger, Greg Cunningham. Both candidates are set to address key issues facing the district and share their visions with voters during a crucial stage of the election.
Multi-Platform Broadcast Details
The 2nd congressional district debate will be broadcast live on several platforms. Viewers can watch on KRQE television, KRQE's official YouTube channel, the station's website (KRQE.com), and through the KRQE NOW app. This accessibility aims to ensure a wide audience ahead of the upcoming election.
Pre-Show and Special Programming
Prior to the main event, there will be a pre-show special streamed exclusively on the KRQE NOW app and YouTube, beginning at 4:30 p.m. The pre-show will set the stage for the evening and provide additional context about the candidates and the race.
Post-Debate Analysis with Political Pulse
Following the conclusion of the live televised debate, KRQE will present a special edition of the "New Mexico Political Pulse," hosted by Jessica Barron. This programming will be exclusive to KRQE Xtra, the KRQE NOW app, KRQE.com, and YouTube, offering in-depth analysis and reactions.
Accessing Live Coverage and Additional Content
The KRQE NOW app is available for free download on Roku, Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, and Samsung Smart TVs. The app provides live newscasts and on-demand access to KRQE's original programming, making it convenient for viewers to follow the october 16 debate and related coverage of new mexico politics. For more information about the KRQE NOW app or to download it, viewers can visit the KRQE website.
Engagement in New Mexico Debate Season
As part of an active election season, the krqe live debate between gabriel vasquez and greg cunningham highlights ongoing efforts to inform voters about congressional candidates and the issues at stake in new mexico debate events.
Source: krqe.com.
