Statewide, NM – On December 20th, 2024, New Mexico State Police conducted traffic operations throughout the state. The goal of the operation was to curb dangerous driving, enforce moving violations, and create a heavy presence of law enforcement officers. Keeping the...
NMSP Press Releases
New Mexico State Police Arrest Dangerous, Wanted Felon in Rio Arriba County
Velarde, NM- On December 19th, 2024, the New Mexico State Police Crime Suppression Bureau gathered intelligence on the whereabouts of 43-year-old Daniel Romero, who was wanted for multiple violent felony warrants. Click to read more.
New Mexico State Police Investigate Home Invasion in La Luz. Family Uninjured, Suspect Deceased
La Luz, NM - On December 14, 2024, the New Mexico State Police Investigations Bureau was requested to investigate a homicide in La Luz. Investigators learned that at around 8:48 p.m., New Mexico State Police officers were dispatched to 85 Appler Road in reference to a...
Update: New Mexico State Police Investigate Quadruple Homicide in Belen. This update corrects Adrian Leyva’s age to 17
Belen, NM - On December 14, 2024, the New Mexico State Police Investigations Bureau was requested to investigate a quadruple homicide that occurred at a residence on Camino Escondido in Belen. Agents learned that at around 3:30 a.m., the Valencia County...
New Mexico State Police Participate in C.A.R.E. Operation over Thanksgiving Weekend
Statewide, NM—During Thanksgiving weekend, the New Mexico State Police participated in the Combined Accident Reduction Effort (C.A.R.E.) operation, which was implemented across all roadways in the state. The initiative aims to enhance motorist safety and decrease the...
New Mexico State Police Arrest Wanted Felon, Found in Possession of a Firearm
Los Lunas, NM—On November 29th, 2024, New Mexico State Police Officers received information that Carlos Lynch (40), wanted for numerous felony warrants, was in the area of the Sonic restaurant in Los Lunas. Click to read more.
NMSP involved in OIS in Luna County
Deming, NM – On December 1, 2024, the New Mexico State Police Investigations Bureau was requested to investigate an officer-involved shooting involving the New Mexico State Police. Click to see more.
State Police Checkpoints and Saturation Patrols in Counties across the State in December 2024
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 December 2024 We are bringing awareness to these events to reduce impaired...
Update: One Killed and One Injured at House Party in Northern New Mexico
Myers, NM – On November 16th, 2024, New Mexico State Police Investigations Bureau agents were called to 1096 County Road B27 in Myers, NM to investigate a homicide that occurred at a house party. Through the investigation, NMSP agents learned that a verbal...
NMSP Conduct Operation to Tackle Crimes Against the Unhoused and Provide Essential Resources
Santa Fe, NM— From November 12th to November 25th, the New Mexico State Police, in collaboration with the Santa Fe Police Department and the Region III Task Force, conducted a proactive operation in Santa Fe to identify individuals who are victimizing the unhoused...