On Friday, State Police officers around the state participated in a nationwide read-a-thon, reading books to children at participating schools. Here are NMSP Officers Palmer and Grider from District 6 reading to students at Milan Elementary. ... See MoreSee Less

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Yesterday morning, a State Police officer stopped a Mercedes passenger car for speeding on I-40 near Albuquerque. During the traffic stop, the driver, Joseph Lutz, was very nervous and admitted to having certain “bags” in his vehicle. A total of 15.5 lbs of marijuana was later discovered inside the vehicle. Lutz was arrested by State Police.

State Police remains resolute in our efforts to keep our roadways safe and our citizens from illegal enterprises.
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RESPECT: We will respect diverse ideas, cultures and ethnicity, rendering service in a fair, courteous and dignified manner.
EXCELLENCE: We will be distinguished as a world class organization, providing superior service exceeding customer expectations.
SERVICE: We will be responsive to the citizens of New Mexico and provide the highest quality law enforcement service available.
PRIDE: We will display our pride by demonstrating dignity and self-respect through personal attitudes, actions and appearance.
ETHICS: We will strive to maintain the highest level of ethical behavior possible.
COURTESY: We will be courteous at all times, without exception.
TEAMWORK: We will work together to improve the quality of life for all of the citizens we serve.
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WE ARE LOOKING AT THE POSSIBILITY OF HIRING FORMER STATE POLICE OFFICERS
If you are a former NM State Police Officer and you left the department in good standing and are interested in reinstating, please submit your letter of interest and reinstatement applicationto:

DPS/New Mexico State Police
Attn: Office of the Chief
P.O. Box 1628
Santa Fe, NM 87504