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Funding forensic science is essential to keeping New Mexico’s justice system working
Sep 30, 2026 | DPS Press Releases
At the New Mexico Department of Public Safety’s Forensic Laboratory, continuing to produce reliable, accredited results is not necessarily about chasing the newest technology. Often, it is about replacing equipment that has simply reached the end of its useful life....
Silver Alert: Santa Fe County Sheriff’s Office (Harry Lynn)
Sep 28, 2026 | NMSP Press Releases
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Driver arrested after fatal rollover crash on Interstate 40
Sep 27, 2026 | NMSP Press Releases
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - An 18-year-old driver was arrested Saturday following a two-vehicle rollover crash that killed an 11-year-old child Friday, Sept. 25, on Interstate 40 near Unser Boulevard. New Mexico State Police officers responded around 9:54 p.m. to the crash in...
Turquoise Alert: Farmington Police Department (Charmisa Phillips)
Sep 26, 2026 | NMSP Press Releases
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DPS requests $274 million to strengthen statewide public safety
Sep 25, 2026 | DPS Press Releases
SANTA FE— The New Mexico Department of Public Safety (DPS) requests a total budget of $273,165,600 for Fiscal Year 2028 to support statewide public safety operations, including critical personnel, technology, training and systems relied upon by law enforcement...
Feeding the future of law enforcement: Cadets, recruits receive high-quality fresh food at the New Mexico Law Enforcement Academy
Sep 23, 2026 | DPS Press Releases
For county and city police cadets and state police recruits at the New Mexico Law Enforcement Academy, the days are long and demanding. There is physical exertion, classroom instruction, firearms training and the constant pressure of preparing for a career in which...
NMSP investigate shooting and carjacking in Guadalupe County
Sep 20, 2026 | NMSP Press Releases
GUADALUPE COUNTY, N.M. - On Saturday, September 19, 2026, at approximately 12:00 p.m., the New Mexico State Police Investigations Bureau was notified of a shooting and carjacking incident in Guadalupe County. Click to see more.
Update: Cancel Brittany Alert- Santa Fe Police Department
Sep 17, 2026 | NMSP Press Releases
Brittany Alert- Santa Fe Police Department- Ayden Gallegos
Sep 16, 2026 | NMSP Press Releases
DPS concludes statewide CJIS forum, strengthens information sharing: Three-day event brings together law enforcement partners for hands on training
Sep 14, 2026 | DPS Press Releases
SANTA FE — New Mexico has completed a three‑day statewide forum focused on improving information sharing and strengthening Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) compliance across agencies. The 2nd Annual CJIS Compliance & Governance Forum, held Sept. 9–11...