Crash Claims One Life on ABQ’s West Side
On March 16, 2025, APD and AFR responded to a crash at Unser Blvd NW and Los Volcanes Rd NW. They found an unresponsive male, and despite life-saving efforts, he…
Another Metro Motel Bites the Dust, Unsafe Living Conditions Abound
Albuquerque's Days Inn on Iliff Rd. was shut down after city inspectors uncovered severe health, safety, and fire code violations. Issues included broken plumbing, structural damage, biohazards, filthy conditions, and…
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,…
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…