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The weight of evidence: New Mexico Department of Public Safety Forensic Laboratory DNA Unit focuses on science, precision, while managing pressure, stress
Apr 23, 2026 | DPS Press Releases
Work within the DNA Unit of the New Mexico Department of Public Safety’s Forensic Laboratory in Santa Fe can be highly challenging and not just in a scientific way. There’s a mental health aspect to the job that many have experienced including Roslynd Archuleta, DNA...
NMSP Investigations Bureau Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Torrance County
Apr 22, 2026 | NMSP Press Releases
Torrance County, NM- On April 21, 2026, the New Mexico State Police Investigations Bureau was requested to investigate an officer-involved shooting (OIS) involving both the Torrance County Sheriff’s Office and New Mexico State Police. Click to read more.
‘People Profile’
Apr 22, 2026 | DPS Press Releases
Our inaugural Q&A story on a New Mexico Department of Public Safety employee features Anna Gurule, Criminal Justice Information Services auditor. DPS: Hi Anna. Tell me about your job at the Department of Public Safety and what makes you passionate about what you...
Update: CANCEL Silver Alert-Rio Rancho Police Department (Tommy Smith)
Apr 19, 2026 | NMSP Press Releases
NMSP investigates officer involved shooting with the Santa Fe County Sheriff’s Office
Apr 18, 2026 | NMSP Press Releases
Santa Fe, NM- On April 18, 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.
Silver Alert-Rio Rancho Police Department (Tommy Smith)
Apr 17, 2026 | NMSP Press Releases
New Mexico State Police identify remains as missing man, Joel “Deano” Valdez
Apr 16, 2026 | NMSP Press Releases
Santa Fe, NM–The New Mexico State Police is providing an update in the ongoing investigation into the disappearance of Joel “Deano” Valdez. Click to read more.
Update: Cancel Turquoise Alert- Gallup Police Department- Amaya Baysinger
Apr 13, 2026 | NMSP Press Releases
Turquoise Alert- Gallup Police Department- Amaya Baysinger
Apr 13, 2026 | NMSP Press Releases
Update: CANCEL Silver Alert- NMSP District 1 (Lucien Young)
Apr 8, 2026 | NMSP Press Releases