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New Mexico State Police seek public assistance in fatal hit-and-run investigation

Farmington, NM – On January 2, 2026, at approximately 1:47 a.m., New Mexico State Police responded to a report of a crash scene located on New Mexico Highway 371 near County Road 8501 in Farmington, New Mexico. A deceased female was discovered lying near the...

Burglary Investigation during 2024 fires in Ruidoso results in arrest

Ruidoso, NM - During the 2024 Ruidoso fires, agents with the NMSP Crime Suppression Bureau (CSB) assisted NMSP uniform personnel with evacuations, roadblocks, and other assigned public safety missions in the affected area. Click to see more.