ABQ RAW’s Top Stories for the Week of October 31st, 2025
Albuquerque – We are recapping the top five stories from the week to make it easy for you to catch up on Albuquerque news. There was a gruesome discovery of…
APD Launches Homicide Investigation in Southwest Albuquerque
Albuquerque – When officers from the Albuquerque Police Department arrived at a business located at 10125 Central Ave. SW shortly after noon today, they discovered a deceased man inside. Upon…
Shooting Happens Near Route 66 Bus Stop, At Least One Wounded
Albuquerque – On October 29th, 2025, the Albuquerque Police Department was dispatched to a shooting at Central and 65th near an ART bus stop. When officers arrived they found at…
Firefighting Activity Winding Down After Tent Warehouse Blaze
Albuquerque – Firefighting activity is winding down at 303 Arvada Ave NW after a large commercial structure fire broke out Wednesday around 2 PM. Albuquerque Fire Rescue (AFR) crews remained…
Violent Serial Carjacker Apprehended by APD
Albuquerque – On October 22nd, 2025, the Albuquerque Police Department saw an uptick in brazen carjackings and robberies throughout the Duke City. A man in his 20s had been described…
Man Shoots Himself After Minor Car Crash in NW ABQ
Albuquerque – At around 11:00 AM, a crash near Irving Blvd NW and Universe Blvd NW was phoned in to 911. The 911 call taker was informed by the caller…
AFR Battling Major Structure Fire at Garcia’s Tents
Albuquerque – Albuquerque Fire Rescue crews are on scene of a working commercial structure fire at the Garcia’s tent at 303 Arvada Ave NW, near 2nd Street and West Frontage…
Son Butchers Mom and Lies About It, Son Charged with Murder
Albuquerque – APD homicide detectives arrested Leroy Vallejos, 49, for murdering and partially dismembering his mother, Ernestina Lucero. Officers were called to the Lucero’s home on Tuesday for a welfare…
City Loses Rare Jury Trial Case vs Seven APD Officers
Albuquerque – Today a jury awarded seven Albuquerque police officers a total of $1.085 million. The case stemmed from an, on again, off again, police academy policy that required male…
Serious Injury Crash Briefly Closes Central Ave Near Airport Dr.
Albuquerque – Around 7:35 PM, officers from the Albuquerque Police Department and Albuquerque Fire Rescue were dispatched to a motor vehicle accident at Airport Dr. NW and Central Ave. NW.…