Man Arrested for Unprovoked Fatal Stabbing at Birthday Party
Albuquerque police arrested Ernesto Martinez, 41, for the unprovoked stabbing death of a man during a family birthday gathering on January 26, 2025. Martinez admitted to the act but could…
Albuquerque Fire Rescue Crew Returns from Two-Week Deployment in California
The New Mexico Strike Team, including Albuquerque Fire Rescue and other departments, safely returned from a two-week California wildfire deployment. They aided firefighting efforts, protected homes, and enhanced firebreaks. Led…
APS Board Seeks Community Input at Upcoming Town Halls
The Albuquerque Public Schools Board of Education is hosting town halls this week in Districts 6 and 7 to gather community input. These meetings aim to incorporate community values into…
Suspect Killed After Police Shootout Identified as Triple Homicide Convict
Albuquerque Sergeant Brandon Watts was shot by 23-year-old Anthony Williams, a convicted triple homicide offender with a history of violence, during an encounter at an apartment complex. Williams, armed with…
One Dead, Suspect Apprehended in Overnight Homicide
Albuquerque Police are investigating a homicide on Kraft Court SW. Officers responded to a disturbance call and found one person dead inside the residence. A suspect has been arrested and…
Two-Alarm Fire Displaces Eight at Arioso Apartments
A two-alarm fire at Albuquerque’s Arioso Apartments early Sunday displaced eight residents and caused significant damage. Crews rescued one occupant, contained the fire within two hours, and reported no firefighter…
House Party Leads to Drive-By Shooting, Two Wounded
Early this morning, Bernalillo County deputies responded to a drive-by shooting near 4th Street and Alameda. Two individuals were shot in the legs and taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening…
AFR Responds to Structure Fire at Vacant Hoarder Home in NE ABQ
On January 25, 2025, Albuquerque Fire Rescue responded to a structure fire at a vacant home on Camino del Norte NE. Crews quickly contained the fire, which caused significant damage…
Man Takes First Plea Deal Connected to APD DWI Bribe Scandal, Other Law Enforcement Agencies Now Implicated
Albuquerque – It has been over a year since the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) conducted raids on the homes of a some DWI officers of the Albuquerque Police Department,…
APD Officer Shot and Injured, Suspect Killed in NE ABQ
An APD officer was shot during a gunfire exchange at a Northeast Heights apartment. The officer is stable, but the suspect died. A bystander was also injured and hospitalized. The…