NMSP Press Releases

Statewide, NM - State Police will be conducting sobriety checkpoints, saturation patrols; and registration, insurance, and driver's license checkpoints in all New Mexico counties during July 2025. Click to read more. 

Clovis, NM – On June 16, 2025, the New Mexico State Police Investigations Bureau was requested to investigate an officer-involved shooting involving the United States Marshals Service (USMS).  Click to see more.

Artesia, NM – On Thursday, October 12, 2023, the New Mexico State Police Investigations Bureau (IB) was requested by the Artesia Police Department (APD) to investigate an officer-involved shooting incident that occurred outside the Artesia Public Safety Complex,...

Fort Sumner, NM- On June 5th, 2025, New Mexico State Police Investigations Bureau agents were called to investigate a shooting that left one male injured, on North 8th Hill Road, in Fort Sumner. Click to read more.

Otero County, NM- On May 23, 2025, a jury found a man guilty of first-degree murder after a lengthy investigation.  Click to see more.

MORIARTY, N.M. – On May 31, 2025, the New Mexico State Police (NMSP) Criminal Investigations Bureau was called to investigate a vehicle theft and shots-fired incident that began in Torrance County and ended in a pursuit and crash in Albuquerque. Click to see more.