Bernalillo County District Attorney Sam Bregman reported on his official Twitter account a series of recent legal developments in Albuquerque, including the charging of a 15-year-old student with gun possession and the conviction of Alexander Ortiz for first-degree murder.
On August 21, 2025, Bregman posted that "15-year-old Albuquerque High School Student Charged with Gun Possession
Police say a 15-year-old student has been charged with unlawful carrying of a deadly weapon on school premises and conspiracy. This afternoon, officers say they found a gun inside the student’s backpack. https://t.co/4oxTrc4JJQ". The post highlights an incident involving a minor at Albuquerque High School who was allegedly found in possession of a firearm on campus.
Later that day, Bregman shared another update: "JURY CONVICTS MAN OF FIRST-DEGREE MURDER FOR FATALLY SHOOTING GIRLFRIEND -
Late this afternoon, a jury convicted Alexander Ortiz of first-degree murder for the January 2024 shooting death of his girlfriend, Alianna Farfan. Ortiz shot Farfan inside a bedroom during an argument. https://t.co/UEaerQnqWi". The tweet details the outcome of a high-profile case involving the fatal shooting of Alianna Farfan in January 2024.
A follow-up post from Bregman on August 22 reiterated the verdict: "Jury convicts man of first-degree murder in ex-girlfriend's 2024 shooting death https://t.co/fX8JaZSg7Y".
The issue of youth gun possession remains an ongoing concern in New Mexico. In recent years, local authorities have implemented various initiatives to address school safety and reduce incidents involving firearms among minors. Additionally, homicide rates and domestic violence cases have prompted calls for increased community intervention and legal action across Bernalillo County.
Sam Bregman serves as District Attorney for Bernalillo County, overseeing prosecutions and public safety matters within New Mexico's most populous county.
