NMSP Press Releases

New Mexico State Police Arrest Violent Absconder in Espanola

For Immediate ReleaseSeptember 26, 2023   Espanola, NM – On September 25, 2023, a New Mexico State Police officer on patrol on Riverside Drive in Espanola saw a man walking near the Cooks Trailer Park.  Through past encounters, the officer recognized the...

Silver Alert- El Rito, NM- David McDaniel

El Rito, NM – The following information is for the distribution of a Silver Alert from the New Mexico State Police.  The New Mexico State Police is seeking the public’s assistance in locating David Mcdaniel (80) of El Rito, NM. He is 6 feet tall, weighing 185 lbs,...

Fatal Motorcycle Crash in Santa Fe, NM

Santa Fe, NM – On September 23, 2023, at around 11:50 p.m., the New Mexico State Police investigated a fatal crash involving a motorcycle on State Road 14 in Santa Fe, NM.  The initial investigation indicated that a 2021 Harley Davidson motorcycle, ridden by Dirk...

Missing Endangered Advisory – Hernandez, NM – Felicia Lopez

Hernandez, NM – The following information is for the distribution of a Missing Endangered Advisory from the New Mexico State Police.  The New Mexico State Police is seeking the public’s assistance in locating Felicia Lopez, (30) who is 5 feet tall, 100 lbs, with brown...

New Mexico State Fair one of the safest in years.

Albuquerque, NM – New Mexico State Police make the State Fair a safe and enjoyable experience for the public. On September 7 through September 17,2023 the New Mexico State Fair brought in hundreds of thousands of visitors looking to have a good time with their friends...