Incident Overview On December 22, 2025, two significant fires occurred in Albuquerque’s Nob Hill neighborhood, impacting both a homeless encampment at Quirky Used Books and a nearby vacant Italian restaurant. The encampment, which has existed for approximately a year, was severely damaged, resulting in the destruction of five tents. Fortunately, no injuries were reported in…
Incident Overview On Monday evening, a significant fire broke out at a homeless encampment located between Quirky Books and Firestone in Albuquerque’s Nob Hill neighborhood. The fire ignited shortly before 9 p.m. and quickly drew the attention of Albuquerque Fire Rescue (AFR) teams, who worked diligently to control the flames, which were initially highly visible…
Overview of the Incident On August 9, 2025, a disturbing home invasion unfolded in the 9000 block of Copper NE, Albuquerque, resulting in the tragic death of Alfonso Romero and the injury of another resident, Jose Roybal. Two masked intruders, claiming to be affiliated with the notorious Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG), invaded the home…
Background of the Case Amber Seay, a 34-year-old resident of Raton, New Mexico, has been released on a $1,000 bond following serious allegations of child sexual abuse. The accusations stem from a disturbing incident reported on May 15, 2025, when one of her children called 911, alleging sexual abuse that reportedly lasted for six years….
Incident Details On December 22, 2025, a violent confrontation unfolded at the Rodeway Inn in Northwest Albuquerque, resulting in the death of 32-year-old Luis Arreola-Palma. The incident began when Albuquerque Police Department (APD) officers attempted to apprehend Arreola-Palma, who was wanted on two outstanding warrants related to auto theft and aggravated assault. During the arrest…
Shooting Incident Overview New Mexico State Police are actively searching for 55-year-old Michael Shawn Nicholls, who is accused of fatally shooting his brother-in-law, Albert Salazar, during a heated argument in Tecolote on Saturday evening. The incident occurred around 7 p.m. at Salazar’s home, located off County Road B47A in San Miguel County. Details of the…
Former Officer’s Struggles with PTSD The recent death of Dominic Castro, a former officer of the Albuquerque Police Department (APD), has raised urgent questions about mental health support for first responders. Castro, who served in the Army and Air Force before joining APD in July 2023, was reportedly undergoing treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)…
Judge Upholds Detention Amid Serious Charges In a significant legal decision, 18-year-old Wyatt Ruiz from Albuquerque will continue to be held in custody, as ruled by Judge Britt Baca during a pre-trial hearing. The decision follows alarming revelations about Ruiz’s social media activity, where he posted photos showcasing firearms and cash, including a Glock fitted…
Incident Details On Sunday afternoon, December 21, 2025, a significant incident unfolded in Northwest Albuquerque when an officer from the Albuquerque Police Department (APD) and a suspect were shot during an attempted arrest at the Rodeway Inn motel, located at 5701 Iliff Road NW. The altercation, which began around 2:56 p.m., stemmed from officers pursuing…
Incident Details On the afternoon of December 21, 2025, an attempted arrest in northwest Albuquerque escalated into a dangerous shootout, resulting in the critical injury of a suspect and the miraculous survival of an officer. The incident unfolded around 2:56 p.m. at a motel located near Coors Boulevard and Iliff NW, where two officers from…