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Sheriffs praise progress, support continued modernization at New Mexico Law Enforcement Academy
Aug 19, 2026 | DPS Press Releases
New Mexico Department of Public Safety leadership, including representatives from the Law Enforcement Academy, recently attended the 2026 Sheriffs’ Association Conference in Ruidoso, where they shared updates, heard directly from sheriffs, and strengthened...
Driven by curiosity, guided by service: New Mexico Department of Public Safety appoints Prakash Bhakta as New Chief Information Officer to lead Information Technology Division
Aug 18, 2026 | DPS Press Releases
When Prakash Bhakta talks about information technology, he doesn’t begin with computers or software. Instead, he points to a mindset that has guided him since childhood - an eagerness to explore, question and learn. “From an early age, my curiosity about how and why...
‘People Profile’: Featuring Amanda Trujillo, budget director for the Administrative Services Division with the New Mexico Department of Public Safety
Aug 13, 2026 | DPS Press Releases
DPS: Tell me about your job at the Department of Public Safety and what makes you passionate about what you do. Amanda: I serve as the budget director for the Department of Public Safety. My primary responsibility is ensuring that our divisions and programs have the...
Need IT help?: New IT Help Center at New Mexico Department of Public Safety will improve efficiencies, provide stronger customer service to employees, partners
Aug 7, 2026 | DPS Press Releases
When Matt Zwager arrived at the New Mexico Department of Public Safety in August 2023 as the IT Service Management Bureau Chief, he quickly recognized a growing problem. The agency’s Help Desk - responsible for supporting roughly 1,300 employees (700 of which are New...
‘National Night Out’ held in Santa Fe: Event strengthens ties between law enforcement and the community
Aug 5, 2026 | DPS Press Releases
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Department of Public Safety in collaboration with the Santa Fe Police Department held National Night Out, on Tuesday, August 4 at Franklin Miles Park. The event raised awareness about crime and drug prevention while encouraging positive...
Modernizing New Mexico’s Criminal Justice Information Systems
Jul 30, 2026 | DPS Press Releases
Most New Mexicans will never see the technology systems that power criminal history records, fingerprint identification, background checks and law enforcement information sharing. Yet, every day those systems influence everything from traffic stops and police...
‘People Profile’: Featuring Senior Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act (SORNA) Program Analyst – Jessica Morales
Jul 27, 2026 | DPS Press Releases
DPS: What do you enjoy most about working with your team? Jessica: For the past 14 Years, I’ve proudly served with the New Mexico Department of Public Safety’s SORNA program. Managing over 3,000 sex offenders for the whole state. One of the things I enjoy most about...
MEDIA ADVISORY: ‘National Night Out’ to be held in Santa Fe
Jul 20, 2026 | DPS Press Releases
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Department of Public Safety in collaboration with the Santa Fe Police Department is holding National Night Out, an event that will raise awareness about crime and drug prevention, strengthen neighborhood ties, and foster meaningful...
Protecting the systems behind the badge: How the New Mexico Department of Public Safety Cybersecurity & Compliance Bureau stays ahead of emerging threats
Jul 15, 2026 | DPS Press Releases
Every superhero story has a team working behind the scenes. They don’t wear capes. They don’t run onto the field under stadium lights. Most people will never know their names. But when a crisis hits, they are already in motion - tracking threats, coordinating...
State Law Enforcement Academy appoints new director
Jun 12, 2026 | DPS Press Releases
SANTA FE — The Department of Public Safety (DPS) today announced the appointment of Fabian M. Valdez as the new director of the New Mexico Law Enforcement Academy. Valdez was selected following an extensive and highly competitive search process that spanned more than...