NMSP Press Releases

SILVER ALERT – Taos, NM – Jose Montoya

Written by Officer Ray Wilson Taos, NM – The following information is for the distribution of a Silver Alert from the Taos County Sheriff’s Office (TCSO). TCSO is searching for Jose Federico Montoya, 92, of Taos, NM. He is believed to have left his residence of 722...

One Vehicle Fatal Crash in Lincoln County

Written by Officer Dusty Francisco 03/30/2021   Lincoln County, NM– On March 27, 2021 at approximately 6:31 p.m., the New Mexico State Police investigated a fatal crash near Cedar Creek Drive and Mechem Drive, by Ruidoso, NM. The initial investigation indicated a...

Fatal Rollover Crash on Interstate 25 in Socorro County

Written by Officer Dusty Francisco 04/29/2021 Socorro County, NM – On April 29, 2021 at approximately 6:03 p.m., the New Mexico State Police investigated a fatal rollover crash on Interstate 25, near mile post 183 south of Belen, NM. The initial investigation shows a...

UPDATE Police Shooting Involving State Police in Hobbs

Written by Officer Ray Wilson 04/27/2021 This update identifies the officer involved and gives additional details leading up to the shooting. Hobbs, NM- On Thursday, April 15, 2021, the New Mexico State Police Investigations Bureau was called to investigate an Officer...

UPDATE: Police Shooting Involving Chaves County Sheriff’s Office

Written by Officer Dusty Francisco 04/26/2021 This update identifies the deputy involved and additional details that led up to the shooting. Chaves County, NM – On Sunday, March 21, 2021, the New Mexico State Police Investigations Bureau was contacted to investigate a...

Pedestrian Fatally Struck on U.S. 550 South of Bloomfield

Written by Officer Ray Wilson 04/23/2021 San Juan County, NM - On April 22, 2021, at about 9:00 p.m. the New Mexico State Police investigated a fatal crash involving a pedestrian on U.S. Highway 550 around milepost 134, south of Bloomfield. The initial investigation...