Las Cruces, NM –Genaro Contreras has been located. Please refer all media inquiries and questions to the Dona Ana County Sheriff’s Office at (575) 526-0795. ###
NMSP Press Releases
Update on Traffic Enforcement Operation on La Bajada Hill
For Immediate ReleaseOctober 18, 2023 Sandoval/Santa Fe County, NM - Interstate 25 at La Bajada Hill has been undergoing extensive slope mitigation construction and repair since 2022. Last week, New Mexico State Police Chief Troy Weisler ordered additional...
New Mexico State Police Lateral 8 Recruit Class Graduation
Silver Alert- Dona Ana County Sheriff’s Office – Genaro Contreras
Las Cruces, NM – The following information is for the distribution of a Silver Alert from the Dona Ana County Sheriff’s Office. Please refer all media inquiries and questions to the Dona Ana County Sheriff’s Office at (575) 526-0795. The Dona Ana County Sheriff’s...
Update: Cancel Missing Endangered Person Advisory – Hidalgo County, NM – John Walshe
For Immediate ReleaseOctober 19, 2023 Hidalgo County, NM – John Walshe was located deceased. For details, contact the Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Office at (575) 542-3833. ### For Immediate ReleaseOctober 17, 2023 Hidalgo County, NM –...
New Mexico State Police, Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office, the 2nd Judicial District Attorney’s Office, and STIU, apprehend 2 wanted fugitives.
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...
New Mexico State Police Ramp-Up Traffic Enforcement Operations on I-25 at La Bajada Hill
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...
New Mexico State Police Investigate Homicide and Subsequent OIS Involving the Artesia Police Department
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...
Man Sentenced for shooting New Mexico State Police Officer
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...
New Mexico State Police Release Second Update on Their Ongoing Proactive Operations in Albuquerque
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...