Valley Area Command

Welcome to the Valley Area Command.

The officers and staff of the Valley Area Command of the Albuquerque Police Department are here to serve our community.

About the Valley Area

The Valley Area is bordered by the Albuquerque city limits to the north and south, Interstate 25 to the east, and the Rio Grande, Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, and the North Valley to the west.

Newsletters

Read the Valley Area Command Newsletters

Albuquerque Community Safety Response Overview

• Review our ACS Response Overview PowerPoint
• Learn more about the ACS Department 

Additional Resources

• File Police Report Online
• Telephone Reporting
• Family Community Services
• Uniform Crash Report
• Uniform Crash Report -  Español

Map: Valley Area Command

Commander Jose Sanchez oversees the Valley Area Command. 

Commander Sanchez is committed to fostering a safe, engaging and resilient environment in the Valley Area Command. Sanchez began his career with the Albuquerque Police Department in 2006, building a record of service grounded in professionalism, accountability, and strong community partnerships.

Throughout his time with APD, he's worked extensively within the Field Services Bureau, gaining deep operational experience in patrol and frontline policing. Commander Sanchez has also served in collateral roles with the Honor Guard and the Emergency Response Team, supporting both ceremonial representation and critical-incident response. A proud graduate of the FBI National Academy, Session 291, Commander Sanchez brought executive-level leadership training into his role as a community partner.

In addition to his law-enforcement career, Sanchez honorably served 21 years in the U.S. military, retiring in 2024 from the U.S. Air Force, serving through the New Mexico Air National Guard. Prior to that, Sanchez served in the United States Navy, where he developed the discipline, dedication, and commitment that continue to guide his values and leadership today.

Commander Sanchez is happily married to his wife with whom he shares three children with.