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New Mexico State Police Update: Fatal Motorcycle Crash Investigation on Interstate 25
Jun 10, 2026 | NMSP Press Releases
Albuquerque, NM – The New Mexico State Police is providing an update regarding the fatal crash that occurred on Interstate 25 northbound near Comanche Road in Albuquerque on June 6, 2026. Click to read more.
MEDIA ADVISORY: DPS career fair to take place in Santa Fe
Jun 9, 2026 | DPS Press Releases
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Department of Public Safety will host a career fair on June 13 to connect with prospective applicants and discuss current job openings, including positions with the Forensic Laboratory, Law Enforcement Records Bureau, Information Technology...
New Mexico State Police make arrest after fatal motorcycle crash on Interstate 25
Jun 7, 2026 | Uncategorized
Albuquerque, NM – On June 6, 2026, at approximately 11:54 p.m., the New Mexico State Police was requested by the Albuquerque Police Department to assume a fatal crash involving a motorcycle and one other vehicle on Interstate 25 northbound near Comanche Road in...
NMSP investigates officer-involved shooting with the Santa Fe County Sheriff’s Office
Jun 2, 2026 | NMSP Press Releases
Santa Fe, NM – On June 1, 2026, the New Mexico State Police Investigations Bureau was requested to investigate an officer-involved shooting (OIS) involving the Santa Fe County Sheriff's Office. Click to read more.
Brittany Alert-Belen Police Department (Jacob Smouse)
Jun 1, 2026 | NMSP Press Releases
State Police Checkpoints and Saturation Patrols in Counties across the State in June 2026
Jun 1, 2026 | NMSP Press Releases
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 June 2026. We are bringing awareness to these events to reduce impaired...
New Mexico State Police identify remains as missing Taos woman, Melissa Casias
May 30, 2026 | NMSP Press Releases
Taos, NM–The New Mexico State Police is providing an update in the ongoing investigation into the disappearance of Melissa Casias. Click to read more.
NMSP involved in fatal OIS in Veguita
May 29, 2026 | NMSP Press Releases
Veguita, NM – On May 29, 2026, the New Mexico State Police Investigations Bureau was requested to investigate an officer-involved shooting (OIS) involving New Mexico State Police officers in Veguita. Click to read more.
‘People Profile’: Featuring Gabriel Karns, Senior IT Security Analyst with the New Mexico Department of Public Safety, Information Technology Division
May 29, 2026 | DPS Press Releases
DPS: Hi Gabriel. What does a typical day in your role look like - and what might surprise people about it? Gabriel: A typical day starts with the essentials: coffee and a quick scan of emails and alerts to get a pulse on our environment. From there, it can go in many...
brittany alert – Rio Rancho Police Department (Ariana Parker)
May 26, 2026 | NMSP Press Releases
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