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Three people died and a fourth was airlifted to Texas after a high-speed single-vehicle crash in northwest Albuquerque on Saturday morning. The vehicle ran a red light, crashed into trees, and caught fire.
Jessica Simpson and musician Thomas Eisenhood were spotted together at the Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta on October 4, marking their first public appearance since dating rumors emerged in April. The couple, who were introduced by mutual friends, have been keeping a low profile but appear to be growing closer through shared work and travel. This relationship follows Simpson's separation from ex-husband Eric Johnson, which she announced in January 2025.
A 26-year-old man died after firing a stolen handgun at a New Mexico State Police officer during a foot chase in Albuquerque on Oct. 3. The incident occurred near Cochiti Road and California Street, with a 'COPS' film crew present. No officers were injured, and a multi-agency investigation is underway.
The 2026 Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta began on Saturday with seven minor balloon incidents, including three crashes involving power lines and light poles. No injuries were reported, and all occupants were safely removed. The event featured a cluster balloon launch and a special flight aimed at raising awareness for disability issues.
Fifteen-year-old Keyarah Chavez, a student at Atrisco Heritage Academy, died after an orange Ford Mustang ran a red light at high speed and struck a white pickup truck in southwest Albuquerque. Three others, including the 18-year-old driver and a 16-year-old passenger, were hospitalized with critical injuries. The victim’s mother has launched a fundraiser for funeral costs, while police continue their investigation.
Sandia National Laboratories is proposing a successor to the Z machine, the world's most powerful pulsed-power X-ray source, that would be 10 times larger. The current Z machine fires about 200 times a year, delivering 26 million amps from 2,160 capacitors in 100 nanoseconds, generating enough energy to power 100 homes for minutes and causing seismic tremors felt in the nearby Sandia Mountains. The new concept aims to reach extreme densities and pressures currently unattainable, but no cost, site, or timeline has been published.
A 15-year-old girl died and three others were critically injured after a speeding Ford Mustang ran a red light and struck a pickup truck in southwest Albuquerque late Saturday. The Albuquerque Police Department’s Fatal Crash Unit is investigating the collision, which occurred near Coors and Bridge boulevards just before midnight. The Mustang’s 18-year-old driver and two teenage passengers were among the critically injured, while the 24-year-old pickup driver also suffered life-threatening injuries but is stable.
An Albuquerque man, Mark Leib, 64, was arrested for the fatal shooting of his son, Matthew Leib, 34, at their home after returning home armed with a shotgun and threatening family members; Matthew died at the scene and Leib faces an open murder charge plus two counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and aggravated battery with a deadly weapon.
Albuquerque Police Department’s Homicide Unit is investigating a fatal shooting on Sabre Court Northwest near 4th Street and Osuna Road; one person was killed and another person is in custody, with details limited as the investigation continues.
Albuquerque police say a man died from gunshot wounds after a shooting outside the Oasis event center on Ellison Drive NW around 2 a.m.; detectives are investigating and asking for photos or videos to help.
An Amber Alert in northwest Albuquerque was canceled after a 6-year-old was found; authorities have the grandmother in custody as the investigation continues.
An Amber Alert for 6-year-old Amadeo Esquibel was canceled after he was found safely; his grandmother, Marie Esquibel, was charged with kidnapping and child endangerment. Investigators say the child tested positive for narcotics after a visit with Marie, and she impersonated a CYFD employee to learn his school, prompting further charges.
Albuquerque’s ABQ RIDE will stop its Christmas Eve Luminaria Bus Tour due to high costs and a history of unused tickets (about 62% on average over the last decade). The tour cost roughly $200,000 to serve 586 attendees (about $341 per person), and as a zero-fare system, ABQ RIDE cannot offset expenses with fare revenue. The city and neighborhood groups are exploring alternatives like a walking tour or a revised bus route, while preserving the luminaria tradition and giving transit staff more holiday time with their families.
A Saturday night crash at the intersection of Eubank and Juan Tabo in northeast Albuquerque killed one person and left another in critical condition; police say a driver turning left was struck by a northbound vehicle, and APD investigators are looking into the crash.
A nighttime vehicle crash in northeast Albuquerque near Juan Tabo Blvd NE and Eubank Blvd NE left one person dead and another in critical condition. Police say a westbound Audi attempted a left turn onto Eubank and collided with a northbound Hyundai; the Audi driver died at the scene, the Hyundai driver was hospitalized in critical condition, and investigators are probing the cause.