ABQ RAW’s Top Stories brings together the most important headlines across the metro area in one easy recap. From police investigations and emergency response updates to community-impacting events, this weekly roundup highlights the stories shaping Albuquerque right now. This week’s roundup is sponsored by Singleton Schreiber, a personal injury law

ALBUQUERQUE – After a nine-day trial, a federal jury convicted former State Representative Sheryl Williams Stapleton and her friend Joseph Johnson on all counts with which they were charged stemming from a yearslong scheme in which Stapleton used her position at Albuquerque Public Schools and in the legislature to steer

Albuquerque – Today, the Albuquerque Police Department identified the man shot by police as 39 year old Sean Omara on Tuesday. Omara died at the scene as a result of his gunshots. Officers in the Northwest Area Command responded to reports of shots fired on August 11, 2026, at the

Albuquerque – On August 11th, around 10PM, numerous reports came into the Albuquerque Police Department about bears roaming some foothills neighborhoods. One of our reporters went to one event near Lomas and Muriel St. NE. APD officers and New Mexico Game and Fish swarmed the neighborhood to find the bear.

Albuquerque – According to the Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office, they have now arrested Kenneth Bair, 60, following an investigation into reports of an armed individual in the Ventana Ranch area. The man sparked much debate in the city online about his right to open carry in our state. Bair ‘s

Albuquerque – The Albuquerque Police Department is investigating a homicide in the 11700 block of Snow Heights Blvd. NE, which is near Indian School and Juan Tabo Blvd NE. Officers were dispatched to the area following reports of a person who had been shot. Upon arrival, officers located a man

Albuquerque – The man at the center of today’s lengthy standoff with the Albuquerque Police Department has been shot and killed by SWAT officers in an officer-involved shooting. The man had fired multiple rounds (just under 100 rounds by some counts) before he was killed. When officers originally responded to

Albuquerque – The Albuquerque Police Department is on scene at a West Side apartment complex following a report of shots fired by a resident. Officers were dispatched to the Odyssey Apartment complex at 10600 Cibola Loop NW. Officers are now attempting to make contact with an individual inside an apartment.

Albuquerque – The Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office is investigating reports of a heavily armed male walking in the area of Ventana Ranch in Northwest Albuquerque. According to information provided by BCSO, the subject is described as a white male in his late 30s to early 40s, wearing all black clothing.

Albuquerque – On August 9th, 2026, the Albuquerque Police Department received a call about an Door Dash driver in distress. The driver claimed she had been shot at while delivering to an apartment. The incident began at 1119 Mary Ellen ST NE when 31-year-old Nathan Burks ordered something then fired