Bernalillo Co. DA’s Office – Jury Trials For the Week of Jan 5, 2026
Albuquerque – The Bernalillo County District Attorney’s Office remains committed to pursuing justice, and starting January 5, 2026, four new jury trials will commence in Bernalillo County. Sylvan Tyler Alcachupas…
Career Criminal Accused of Killing Beloved Giovanni’s Owner Faces Trial This Week
Albuquerque – Sylvan Alcachupas, a career criminal, is accused of shooting and killing Rosario Zito, the well-known and respected longtime owner of Giovanni’s Pizzeria in Southeast Albuquerque. The trial is…
AFR’s Station 5 Responds to Two Structure Fires on Saturday Afternoon
Albuquerque – Around 2:00 PM on Saturday, January 3rd, Albuquerque Fire Rescue was dispatched to a single-story residential fire at 633 Española St NE. When firefighters from Medic 5 arrived,…
OPINION: From an Albuquerque Resident and Community Member
Let’s give Interim Chief of Police Cecily Barker a chance. Cecily Barker: Experience, Accountability, and Leadership Rooted in Albuquerque Cecily Barker—also known by her maiden name, Cecily Bludworth—is not new…
Here is What You Missed This Week: ABQ RAW’s
Albuquerque – We are recapping the top five stories from the week to make it easy for you to catch up on Albuquerque news. The New Year saw APD selecting…
APD Investigating Critical Injury Crash in Southeast Albuquerque
Albuquerque – The Albuquerque Police Department’s Motor Unit is investigating a critical injury crash that occurred in the 8800 block of Susan Ave SE, near the intersection of Wyoming Blvd…
Teen Charged After Fatal Shooting in Downtown Albuquerque
Albuquerque – Homicide detectives from the Albuquerque Police Department have formally charged Peyton Reagan for the deadly shooting overnight of a man in Downtown Albuquerque. Around 2:53 AM, officers responded…
Dumbass Drunk Driver Charged in Fatal New Year’s Eve Crash
Albuquerque – A familiar New Mexico cliché came to fruition on New Year’s Eve in Albuquerque. A drunk driver killed an innocent person. On December 31, 2025, at approximately 8:36…
New Year’s Day Shooting Leaves One Dead in Downtown Albuquerque
Albuquerque – The Albuquerque Police Department is investigating an overnight shooting that left one person dead. Just before 3 AM, officers were dispatched to the area of 8th St NW…
City of Albuquerque Selects First Female Police Chief for Now
Albuquerque – The City of Albuquerque sent out an email late New Year’s Eve updating its citizens about personnel that are being replaced after key members retired. The mayors office…