Man Charged with Murder After Confessing to Shooting, Robbery
Noe Vega, 21, was arrested for fatally shooting a woman on 57th St NW. After being robbed earlier, Vega believed the woman's boyfriend was responsible. Angry and fearful, he shot…
AFR Responds to Structure Fire in University Heights; Firefighter Transported to UNMH
Albuquerque Fire Rescue responded to a structure fire at 207 Richmond Dr. SE. Firefighters controlled the blaze within 36 minutes, preventing civilian injuries. One firefighter from Engine 3 was injured…
Woman Dead After Shooting Near Albuquerque Fire Station
Albuquerque – On Tuesday, March 11, at 6:50 PM, a 911 caller reported a shooting near 57th St NW and Central Ave NW, close to Albuquerque Fire Rescue’s Station 7.…
Back-to-Back Overnight Fires Keep Albuquerque Fire Rescue Crews Busy
On March 9, 2025, Albuquerque Fire Rescue swiftly contained a duplex fire at 921 Kent Avenue NW, preventing it from spreading. No injuries were reported. Investigators are determining the cause.…
Pedestrian Hit by Fleeing Vehicle in War Zone
At 8:40 PM, an Albuquerque Police Officer responded to a vehicle-pedestrian crash near Zuni Rd SE and Indiana St SE. The pedestrian, conscious and breathing but with suspected broken bones,…
Eubank Walmart Evacuated Due to HVAC Fire; Store Closed Temporarily
Albuquerque Fire Rescue responded to a smoke report at a Walmart on Eubank Blvd NE. Eyewitnesses reported evacuations. Firefighters located the source: a malfunctioning HVAC unit pushing smoke into a…
Stabbing at ABQ Extended Stay, One Victim Reported
Albuquerque – At approximately 12:48 AM, on March 8, officers from the Albuquerque Police Department and Albuquerque Fire Rescue were dispatched to a stabbing at 2321 International Ave SE, the…
UPDATE: Large Junkyard Tire Blaze Contained by Mutual Response by AFR & BCFR
On March 2, 2025, a large junkyard fire in Albuquerque prompted a joint response from AFR and BCFR. Crews contained the blaze, preventing it from spreading. No injuries were reported,…
Fire Crews Respond to Large Tire Fire at Junkyard Off Coors
Albuquerque – Just before 11:30 AM, fire crews responded to a large fire at a junkyard at 3280 Bridge Blvd SW, which is off Coors Blvd SW between Tower Rd…
Heroic Rescue: Highlighting AFR Crews that Save Trapped Resident from January House Fire
On January 2, Rescue 5 rescued a trapped resident from a house fire at 8908 Robin Ave NE. Engine 9 led fire suppression while Rescue 5 saved and treated the…