NMSP Press Releases

Missing Endangered Juvenile Advisory – Gallup, NM – Enel Halona

Gallup, NM - The following is information for the distribution of a Missing Endangered Juvenile Advisory from the Gallup Police Department (GPD). Please refer all inquiries to GPD at (505) 722-2231.   GPD is seeking the public's assistance in locating Enel Halona, a...

New Mexico State Police Increases Enforcement for Christmas Holiday

Statewide, NM– With Christmas right around the corner, the New Mexico State Police is encouraging drivers to make safety a top priority this holiday, as increased travel can present additional challenges for drivers. As part of the nationwide Operation CARE (Crash...

Fatal Head-On Crash in Lea County

Lea County, NM - On December 21, 2022, at about 3:01 p.m., the New Mexico State Police investigated a fatal head-on crash on US Highway 62/180 near mile marker 63 east of Carlsbad, New Mexico.   The initial investigation shows a 2015 Nissan passenger vehicle,...

Fatal Single Vehicle Rollover in Otero County

Fatal Single Vehicle Rollover in Otero County   Otero County, NM - On December 19, 2022, at around 8:44 p.m., the New Mexico State Police investigated a fatal crash on US Highway 70, north of Mescalero, New Mexico.   The initial investigation shows a 2000...

Silver Alert – Rio Rancho, NM – Martha A. Leavengood

Rio Rancho, NM -The following information is for the distribution of a Silver Alert for the Rio Rancho Police Department (RRPD).  Please refer all media inquiries and questions to RRPD at (505) 891-7226.   RRPD is seeking the public's assistance in locating...

New Mexico State Police Lateral 8 Recruit Class Graduation

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 8 Recruit Class.   Who: New Mexico State Police Training & Recruiting Bureau   What:...

Missing Person Advisory – Elisabeth G. Valdez

Albuquerque, NM – The following is information for the distribution of a Missing Person Advisory by the New Mexico State Police.   The New Mexico State Police is asking for assistance in locating Elisabeth G. Valdez (33), a Hispanic female, 5’8” tall, weighing...