$100,000 City Contract Awarded to Find Next Police Chief
Albuquerque – Mayor Tim Keller announced today that the city is actively searching for the next Chief of Police for the Albuquerque Police Department. The city confirmed that they have…
FBI, APD Search for Suspect in Coors Bank Robbery, Reward Offered
Albuquerque – The FBI and the Albuquerque Police Department are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a man who robbed the Bank of America at 2601 Coors Blvd. NW on…
AR-15 Toting Teens Arrested Near War Zone
Albuquerque – Around 2PM, a witness told us he saw a group of teens get out of a car with AR-15s and batter a teen near Central Ave. and Eubank…
Albuquerque Isotopes Appoint First Female General Manager in ABQ Baseball History
Albuquerque – The Albuquerque Isotopes, in conjunction with their ownership group Diamond Baseball Holdings, announced today that Chrissy Baines has been named the club’s General Manager. John Traub, who served…
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…