Non-Local News Releases

In all construction zones, motorists are asked to reduce speed, obey posted signs, and use extreme caution, as well as continuing to be cautious of heavy equipment and construction personnel in the area. PLEASE NOTE: Conditions are subject to change without notice. Double fines for speeding in work zones may be in effect.

Traffic Report for the week of November 30 to December 7, 2025. 

For information regarding closures, you may call WSMR at 678-1178 or 678-2222 for updates.

Interstates: 

Favorable weather conditions in place for hazardous fuels reduction work

ALBUQUERQUE, NM – November 26, 2025 – The Cibola National Forest & National Grasslands (NF & NGs) is planning prescribed fire operations on the Hop Patterson Prescribed (Rx) Fire Piles on the Magdalena Ranger District as early as Tuesday, December 2 pending all required approvals. This work will continue as a multi-day operation as weather conditions allow. We use prescribed fires to help protect local communities, infrastructure and natural resources from wildfires.

Magdalena Ranger District Prescribed Fire planned for:

Have you ever wondered how the FBI solves a case? Want to hear about the work agents, analysts, and FBI staff are doing across New Mexico? Special Agent in Charge of the Albuquerque Division, Justin A. Garris, welcomes business, civic, and faith-based community leaders to apply for FBI Albuquerque's Citizens Academy program, where we will give participants a first-hand look into life at the FBI.

"The FBI's Citizens Academy provides an incredible opportunity for members of the community to better understand the day-to-day work of the FBI and partner with us in keeping New Mexico safe," said Justin A. Garris, Special Agent in Charge for the FBI Albuquerque Division. "This program is a unique opportunity for us to share our work with community members of all backgrounds, and for them to provide us with feedback. Through these discussions and information sharing, we can improve relationships and advance our mission to protect all Americans."

The FBI and Albuquerque Police Department are asking for the public's help to identify a man who robbed the Bank of America at 2601 Coors Blvd NW, on Thursday, November 20, 2025, at approximately 4:10pm. 

Suspect description:

Race: Hispanic or White

Height: approximately 5'6"

Eyes: Brown

Clothing: Black beanie hat, a dark colored plaid long sleeve shirt, a black and white polka dot/striped scarf, Black backpack with brown colored accents, and was carrying a "Big Gulp"

The suspect entered the bank, implied he dropped a bomb, and demanded cash from a teller who handed over an undisclosed amount of money to the robber.

The FBI is offering a reward of up to $2,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of this suspect. 

Now in Custody!

The FBI is offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to the arrest of Justin Aguino.

On February 26, 2020, Justin Aguino allegedly used his position as an officer with the Ohkay Owingeh Police Department in New Mexico, to impede a federal grand jury investigation by disclosing information about an ongoing investigation being conducted by Homeland Security Investigations and the Drug Enforcement Administration to an individual outside of the investigation. Then, on May 24, 2022, while working for the Pojoaque Police Department in New Mexico, Aguino was confronted by Special Agents from the FBI and Aguino falsely stated that he had not disclosed information to anyone outside of the investigation. 

Albuquerque, NM — On Monday, December 1, 2025, from 9am-3pm Republican lawmakers will host a public legislative task force focused on public safety. Featuring Bernalillo County Sheriff John Allen, Retired FBI Special Agent in Charge for New Mexico, and a representative from the Governor's Office, this public hearing will provide expert testimony and policy discussion from local and federal law enforcement entities, victims of violent crime, community stakeholders, and others. 

This legislative task force is a direct response to the public's ongoing concerns about deteriorating public safety and the legislature's failure to adopt policy that addresses the ongoing public safety crisis in New Mexico, specifically in Albuquerque. 

Co-Chairs: Senator Crystal Brantley & Representative Andrea Reeb / Sen. Nicole Tobiassen, Sen. Jay Block, Rep. Alan Martinez, and Rep. Nicole Chavez

Legislative Task Force on Public Safety

December 1, 2025 9am-3pm

Albuquerque Public Schools - John Milne Board Room 6400 Uptown Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110

*Please see attached task force agenda for more details 

*Media is encouraged to attend; please RSVP with Brandon Harris or Owen Scarpa prior

* A livestream is available via zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88126027205 

Meeting ID: 834 9466 3574

Passcode: 199459

SANTA FE, N.M. – Bureau of Land Management (BLM) offices in New Mexico will begin selling personal Christmas tree permits for harvest of piñon and juniper. Permits will be available beginning Nov. 24 for the Farmington, Taos, Socorro, and Rio Puerco Field Offices and New Mexico State Office. The permits must be purchased before Dec. 24. The cost per tree is $5. Permits and maps may be obtained over the counter at your local BLM Office or online for some locations at https://forestproducts.blm.gov.

Two-day event brought together officers, families of missing persons

SANTA FE – The New Mexico Department of Public Safety (DPS) brought together law enforcement officers and families of missing persons for two days of training and support services in November.

On Friday, Nov. 21, officers from across New Mexico attended eight hours of missing persons training at the Law Enforcement Academy. The New Mexico Missing Persons Clearinghouse, U.S. Marshals, FBI, and New Mexico State Police led sessions on evidence collection, interviews, interagency collaboration, and alert activation for both active and cold cases.