NMSP Press Releases

Socorro, NM — On November 19, 2025, at approximately 9:38 p.m., the Socorro Police Department (SPD) responded to reports of shots fired in a parking lot near College Avenue and Leroy Place, including reports that one person had been struck. The victim, Quentin...

Rio Arriba County, N.M. — On November 15, 2025, at approximately 12:26 a.m., Rio Arriba County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a report of a male gunshot victim located in the parking lot of the Ohkay Owingeh Casino. New Mexico State Police (NMSP) officers responded...

Santa Fe, NM-The New Mexico State Police hosted the first-ever “Her Call to Serve” seminar on November 12, 2025, bringing together women interested in law enforcement for an evening of open conversation, inspiration, and connection. Click to read more. 

Chaves County, NM-On November 9, 2025, at approximately 11:30 a.m., New Mexico State Police officers proactively responded to a violent domestic incident after scanning neighboring agency radio traffic. Officers learned through the Pecos Valley Regional Communications...

Tucumcari, NM - On August 20, 2025, New Mexico State Police officers were dispatched to a report of shots fired in the city of Tucumcari. The initial call indicated that a vehicle traveling eastbound on Tucumcari Boulevard had opened fire on a commercial motor vehicle...

Quay County, NM – On November 4, 2025, at approximately 5 p.m., a New Mexico State Police officer was patrolling in Quay County when he was alerted by NMSP dispatch of a License Plate Reader (LPR) hit. The alert indicated a stolen vehicle from Illinois was traveling...