NMSP Press Releases

Albuquerque, NM- As part of our ongoing proactive operations, the New Mexico State Police Crime Suppression Unit (CSU), tactical unit, Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO), the 2nd Judicial District Attorney’s Office, and Department of Corrections Security Threat...

For Immediate ReleaseOctober 13, 2023   Sandoval/Santa Fe County, NM -   State police have seen an increase in motor vehicle crashes, aggressive and distracted drivers, and other unsafe driving conditions along the construction zone on La Bajada Hill.  In...

For Immediate ReleaseOctober 13, 2023   Artesia, NM – On October 12, 2023, at around 9:30 a.m. the New Mexico State Police Investigation Bureau was requested by the Artesia Police Department (APD) to investigate a homicide and subsequent Officer Involved Shooting...

Albuquerque, NM – An Arizona man was sentenced to 30 years behind bars for attempted murder of a New Mexico State Police officer.  On September 12, 2020, a truck driven by Robert Nelson (31) of Scottsdale, AZ was pulled over by New Mexico State Police Sgt. Sharron...

  For Immediate ReleaseOctober 12, 2023   Albuquerque, NM - Earlier this month the New Mexico State Police began a series of proactive operations in the Albuquerque area.  Officers were tasked by New Mexico State Police Chief Troy Weisler with focusing their...

Cibola County, NM – On October 10, 2023, at around 1:15 p.m., the New Mexico State Police investigated a fatal crash involving a Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) on Interstate 40 east of Grants, NM.  The initial investigation indicated that a 2012 CMV, driven by Abuali...

Santa Fe, NM - The New Mexico State Police Training & Recruiting Bureau Cordially invites you to attend the graduation ceremony of the New Mexico State Police Lateral 9 Recruit Class.  Who: New Mexico State Police Training & Recruiting Bureau  What: NMSP...

For Immediate ReleaseOctober 10, 2023 (This update corrects the charges) Albuquerque, NM – On October 4, 2023, the New Mexico State Police Crime Suppression Unit, working with the 2nd Judicial District Attorney’s Office arrested wanted felon Lawrance Gabaldon, 30, of...

Farmington, NM – Rudy Martinez has been located and is safe. For details, contact the Farmington Police Department at (505) 334-6622. Click for more.     ###

September 9, 2023For Immediate Release   Guadalupe County, NM – On September 8, 2023, at about 4:17 a.m. the New Mexico State Police investigated a fatal, single-vehicle crash, that occurred on Highway 60 east of Vaughn.   The initial investigation indicated...