Tag Archives: Albuquerque

AFR's Canine Investigator Honored at Vista Del Norte Dog Park
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - A new sign at Vista Del Norte dog park now honors the service of Louise-better known as Wheezy-Albuquerque Fire Rescue's accelerant detection canine. Trained by the Bureau of Alcoh...
Natassja Leyba Aug 29, 2025 Photo credit: Albuquerque Fire Rescue

UNM Closes Cornell Parking Structure Due to Safety Concern
Albuquerque, N.M. - The University of New Mexico has closed the Cornell Parking Structure on its main campus for the entire day Wednesday, citing a construction-related safety concern. The closure was...
Natassja Leyba Aug 27, 2025

Sheriff Allen Responds to Concerns Over Violent Crime Linked to Homeless People
Albuquerque, N.M. - Bernalillo County Sheriff John Allen is addressing growing public concerns about violent incidents involving homeless individuals, following a recent case at the Marriott Hotel in ...
Natassja Leyba Aug 25, 2025 Lucas Pedraza

SUV Fire Temporarily Shuts Down I-25 Southbound at MontaƱo
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - Traffic was temporarily halted on I-25 southbound near Montao Boulevard Wednesday afternoon after a vehicle fire broke out around 3:30 p.m. Albuquerque Fire Rescue's Engine 15 resp...
Natassja Leyba Aug 21, 2025 Photo credit: AFR

Man Who Admitted Role in Teen's Murder to Be Sentenced in November; Co-Defendant Was FBI Agent's Son
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - A man who admitted to helping carry out the murder of 13-year-old Michael Tubb last year will be sentenced this fall. Michael Flores pleaded guilty in February to conspiracy and ev...
Natassja Leyba Aug 21, 2025

Murder Suspect Accused of Threatening Younger Brother with Gun Appears in Court
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - An 18-year-old murder suspect is now facing additional charges after allegedly pointing a gun at his 7-year-old half-brother's head. Sheliky Sanchez appeared in court Wednesday mor...
Natassja Leyba Aug 21, 2025 Sheliky Sanchez

Five Guns Found Across Albuquerque Schools in One Day, Prompting Lockdowns and Arrests
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - Just two weeks into the school year, Albuquerque Public Schools officials say five guns were found on or near three campuses Wednesday. While no injuries were reported, the inciden...
Natassja Leyba Aug 21, 2025

New Mexico United Confirms Luiz Fernando's Move to Hanoi FC
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - New Mexico United has announced the international transfer of Brazilian winger Luiz Fernando to Hanoi Football Club, a top-tier team in Vietnam. The move follows an impactful 2025 ...
Natassja Leyba Aug 20, 2025

Police Clear Scene After Overnight Incident on Menaul Boulevard
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - A portion of Menaul Boulevard in northeast Albuquerque has reopened following an overnight police situation that shut down traffic near Princeton Drive. All lanes were blocked for ...
Natassja Leyba Aug 20, 2025
New Mexico to Distribute $120 Million for Housing and Homelessness Projects
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - The New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions' Office of Housing will begin distributing $120 million this month to support housing and homelessness projects across the state. T...
Natassja Leyba Aug 20, 2025