DPS Press Releases

Powered by its High-Performance Liquid Chromatograph, the only one of its kind in the state, the New Mexico Department of Public Safety’s Las Cruces Forensic Laboratory performs precise chemical analyses on substances like methamphetamine quantitation (purity),...

What do swords, big screen TVs, cans, phones, ATM machines, countertops, knives, firearms, pills and other drugs have in common?  These are items that have been received over the years in the Evidence Units of the New Mexico Department of Public Safety Forensic...

From right to left is Roslynd Archuleta, Kayla Lopez, Seth Torres, Minuet Whitney (all Forensic Scientists in the DNA Unit) discuss findings in the laboratory.   The New Mexico Department of Public Safety Forensic Laboratory stands as a “model of scientific...

SANTA FE — The New Mexico Department of Public Safety will host a “Missing in New Mexico” event on Nov. 22 to connect families of missing persons with law enforcement updates, DNA collection services and representatives from multiple state agencies offering support....

In Part IV of our series “What makes up the New Mexico Department of Public Safety," we will focus on the Information Technology Division.  The Information Technology Division mission is not to fix computers.  Rather it is to keep law enforcement officers safe!  ITD...

​In Part III of our series “What makes up the New Mexico Department of Public Safety," we will spotlight the Administrative Services Division.  The Administrative Services Division has multiple bureaus including budget, finance, special projects, human resources and...

Today we continue to explore the different divisions and units that makes up the New Mexico Department of Public Safety.  In our first part of this series we explored the Law Enforcement Academy.  This time we look into the Technical Support Division which includes...

Did you know the New Mexico Department of Public Safety is made up of several divisions and units?

One of these organizational units has the core values of: character, competence, compassion, commitment and comprehensive teamwork — this is guess who? The New Mexico Law Enforcement Academy!

The Law Enforcement Academy provides exceptional basic training and advanced instruction to cadets, officers and telecommunicators such as dispatchers.

One myth is the academy serves as the primary training for just the New Mexico State Police, when in reality the academy serves all law enforcement in the entire State of New Mexico.

The academy was established to provide a planned program of basic training and in-service law enforcement training by furnishing instruction and seminars – with the goal of constantly upgrading training to keep up with changing needs in law enforcement. The academy staffs 19 full-time employees who are dedicated to fulfilling the agency’s mission.

Character – Integrity. Your word is your bond – keep your word.

Competence – Know your job and do it well.

Compassion – Treat people with humility, dignity, and respect.

Commitment – Mission accomplishment through intrinsic discipline, motivation, and focus.

Comprehensive Teamwork – Achieve success through cohesive empowerment and trust.

WHO: New Mexico Department of Public Safety in collaboration with Department of Game and Fish, Santa Fe County, City of Santa Fe, and the Energy, Minerals, and Natural Resources Department. WHAT: Annual auto auction featuring vehicles retired for age and mileage,...

​Achievement reinforces confidence in evidence supporting law enforcement, judicial partners, courts   SANTA FE, New Mexico – Sept. 14, 2025 - All three New Mexico Department of Public Safety forensic laboratories located in Santa Fe, Las Cruces, and Hobbs have...