NMSP Press Releases

New Mexico State Police investigate shooting in Chimayo.

Chimayo, NM – New Mexico State Police Investigations Bureau were called to investigate a homicide that occurred at a residence in Chimayo.  The investigation began on June 17, 2023, when New Mexico State Police officers were called to a house on County Road 101 in...

Missing Endangered Advisory – Alcalde, NM – Julia Gonzales

Alcalde, 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 Julia Gonzales, (14) who is 5 feet 3 inches tall, 114 pounds,...

Fatal Crash in Rio Arriba County, NM

Navajo Dam, NM – On June 18, 2023, at around 6:00 p.m., the New Mexico State Police investigated a fatal crash involving a single vehicle on NM 511 and NM 539.  The initial investigation indicated that a 2003 Subaru, driven by Rachel Kahwajy (31) of Farmington, NM was...

NMSP and APD involved in OIS in Albuquerque.

Albuquerque, NM- On June 16, 2023, the New Mexico State Police Investigations Bureau was requested, and a Multi-Agency Task Force (MATF) was activated, to investigate an officer-involved shooting involving New Mexico State Police (NMSP) and the Albuquerque Police...

Missing Endangered Advisory – Alcalde, NM – Marshall Garcia

Alcalde, 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 Marshall Garcia, (15) who is 5 feet 6 inches tall, 140...

Missing Endangered Advisory – Los Lunas, NM – Ray Chavez

Los Lunas, 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 Ray Chavez, (63) who is 5 feet 11 inches tall, 180 pounds,...