Albuquerque Black leaders urge change after Target’s blackface costume apology
Local Black leaders say Target’s apology over a clown costume that looked similar to blackface should start a bigger talk about representation and decision-making.
Climate-disaster executive orders surge, Dolly Parton’s legacy in NM and more
New Mexico’s rising climate-disaster costs are being paid by oil and gas revenue. The number of executive orders issued in New Mexico has skyrocketed in recent years and many of them have been in response to fires, floods and other natural disasters. Ironically, many of the disasters are related to climate change and m
Parents arrested for allegedly violating probation after infant dies
Mark Armijo and Shawna Sitz were arrested Tuesday after their infant son died at their Albuquerque North Valley home.
AFR investigates fire at Lowe’s in Albuquerque
Albuquerque Fire Rescue is investigating what started a fire at the Lowe’s hardware store Tuesday in northwest Albuquerque.
Eye on the FBI: Nihilistic Violent Extremism
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — The FBI is warning parents, teachers, caregivers, and children about the dangers of Nihilistic Violent Extremism. FBI describes NVE as a form of violence motivated by a hatred of society or a drive to cause chaos. Assistant Special Agent in Charge, Kurt Mininger, said another term to describe it is
Lovelace Westside recognized by Blue Cross for weight-loss surgery program
ALBUQUERQUE — Lovelace's Westside Hospital, which serves Rio Rancho, announced recently that it was named the only Blue Distinction Center+ in New Mexico for bariatric surgery from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico. "The designation gives patients considering bariatric surgery added confidence that they can acce
3 Secret Service officials placed on leave amid misconduct investigation
Three U.S. Secret Service (USSS) officials were placed on administrative leave Tuesday amid an investigation into possible misconduct, a spokesperson told The Hill.
BCSO Ending Flock Camera Program
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — The Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office is ending its contracts with Flock Safety, the company that provides automated license plate reader cameras used throughout the county. The cameras, commonly known as Flock cameras, have been in operation in Bernalillo County since late 2023 and have been...
APD: False alarm prompts shelter-in-place at Metro Courthouse
Police say an alarm at the Bernalillo County Metropolitan Court appears to have gone off by accident and they have found no sign of an active shooter.
Albuquerque Fire Rescue responds to multi-vehicle crash
It happened just after five p.m. on Monday at Unser and Irving, involving three vehicles.

















