NMSP Press Releases

Statewide, NM - During the 4th of July holiday, the New Mexico State Police participated in the Combined Accident Reduction Effort (C.A.R.E.) operation across all roadways within the state.  The goal of the traffic initiative is to increase motorist safety and reduce...

 For Immediate ReleaseJuly 5, 2023   Santa Fe, New Mexico — The New Mexico State Police Honor Guard is proud to announce the upcoming multi-agency Honor Guard conference, set to take place from July 18th to July 20th at the New Mexico Law Enforcement Academy in Santa...

Luna County, NM – On July 2, 2023, at around 10:00 p.m., the New Mexico State Police investigated a fatal crash involving 3 vehicles on Highway 26 near mile marker 10, north of Deming, NM  The initial investigation indicated that a 1993 water tanker truck was...

Taos, NM -On Saturday, July 1, 2023, the New Mexico State Police Investigations Bureau was requested to investigate an officer involved shooting involving the Taos Police Department and Taos Pueblo Police Department at 203 Siler Road in Taos, NM   State Police...

Albuquerque, NM – On June 29, 2023, at around 6:30 p.m., the New Mexico State Police investigated a fatal crash involving a passenger vehicle and commercial motor vehicle (CMV) on Interstate 25, at the Martin Luther King Exit.  The initial investigation indicated that...

Dona Ana County, NM– Rowan Smith has been located. Please refer all media inquiries and questions to the Dona Ana County Sheriff’s Office at (575) 526-0795. ###

For Immediate ReleaseJune 29, 2023 Silver City, NM - The New Mexico State Police Investigations Bureau is investigating the homicide of Stephen Timmons. Investigators believe Mr. Timmons was killed between 8:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. on Monday, June 26, 2023.   Mr....

Espanola, NM – The following information is for the distribution of a Missing Endangered Advisory from the Espanola Police Department. Please refer all media inquiries and questions to the Espanola Police Department at (505) 753-5555.  The Espanola Police Department...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJun. 29, 2023 SANTA FE – The New Mexico State Police has teamed up with the New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) and the New Mexico Trucking Association (NMTA) to make drivers aware of required lane travel for tractor-trailers.    ...

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 2023.  We are bringing awareness to these events to reduce impaired...