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Two Rescued After Being Swept Into Arroyo During Albuquerque Storm
Albuquerque N.M. - Two people were swept into an arroyo near Moon and Spain around 10 p.m. Tuesday as strong storms moved through Albuquerque. According to Albuquerque Fire Rescue, the individuals wer...
Natassja Leyba Sep 10, 2025

Military & Veterans Day at the New Mexico State Fair Set for September 9
ALBUQUERQUE - Military veterans, National Guard, Reserve, and active-duty service members will receive free admission to the New Mexico State Fair on Tuesday, September 9, 2025, in honor of Military &...
Natassja Leyba Sep 05, 2025

State Forester Lifts Fire Restrictions in 18 New Mexico Counties
SANTA FE - The New Mexico State Forester has lifted fire restrictions in 18 counties following recent rainfall that has eased wildfire risk. The affected counties include Catron, Chaves, Cibola, De Ba...
Natassja Leyba Sep 05, 2025

Albuquerque Fire Rescue Makes History with All-Female Engine Crew
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - For the first time in its 125-year history, Albuquerque Fire Rescue staffed an engine company entirely with female firefighters. On September 1, Engine 15 operated with an all-fema...
Natassja Leyba Sep 03, 2025 Photo Credit AFR

Vehicle Trapped in Downtown Sinkhole; Intersection Closed for Days
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - An intersection in downtown Albuquerque remains closed after a sinkhole opened up Tuesday afternoon, partially swallowing a vehicle. The incident happened around 2 p.m. near Second...
Natassja Leyba Sep 03, 2025 Photo Credit Joe Hill

Governor Approves $1.5M in Emergency Funding for Mora County Flood Recovery
SANTA FE, N.M. - Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham has signed two emergency orders to unlock $1.5 million in state funding to help Mora County recover from recent flooding. The flooding, caused by heavy...
Natassja Leyba Sep 02, 2025

United Falls to Sacramento, Extends Winless Streak to Seven Matches
ALBUQUERQUE - New Mexico United closed out a difficult August with a 2-0 loss to Sacramento Republic FC on Saturday night, extending its winless streak to seven straight USL Championship matches. A cr...
Natassja Leyba Sep 02, 2025

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

State Police Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Roswell
ROSWELL, N.M. - New Mexico State Police are investigating a shooting involving law enforcement officers in Roswell early Thursday morning. Roswell Police say officers responded to a home on the 600 bl...
Natassja Leyba Aug 29, 2025

Standoff in Roswell Ends with Two Officers Injured, Suspect in Custody
ROSWELL, N.M. - A standoff in Roswell early Thursday morning ended with two law enforcement officers injured and a suspect in custody. According to police, officers were called to a home on East Sixth...
Natassja Leyba Aug 28, 2025