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Shot by Cop Killer, NM Officer Got Back Up and Fought Back

Las Cruces police officer Adrian De La Garza is seen shot by suspect Omar Felix Cueva and falling to the ground, but he quickly gets up and continues firing at Cueva until he reaches the suspect's car. Cueva was killed during the shootout with officers.

April 30, 2021

Special Units

20 Albuquerque Officers Resign from Crowd Control Unit

Seventeen officers, one lieutenant, and two sergeants resigned from the team. According to Shaun Willoughby, president of the Albuquerque Police Officers’ Association, the officers feel over-scrutinized, so they decided to take a stand with each other.

April 20, 2021

Point of Law

New Mexico Ends Qualified Immunity for All Government Workers, Including Police

New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham (D) signed a bill Wednesday ending qualified immunity for all government workers, including police. New Mexico is the first state to end qualified immunity for all public employees.

April 8, 2021

Patrol

New Mexico State Trooper Killed at Traffic Stop, Suspect Fatally Shot After Long Pursuit

During the traffic stop, the driver identified by authorities as 39-year-old Omar Felix Cueva reportedly shot and killed Jarrott. He then fled the scene.

February 5, 2021

Patrol

NM State Police Release Video of Controversial Fatal Shooting

State police said they tried to pull over Rodney Applewhite in Los Lunas, but he led them on a chase. They said it was when they finally caught up to him and were trying to arrest him, he reached for a sergeant’s gun and another officer opened fire

December 7, 2020

Patrol

New Mexico Lieutenant Stabbed During Arrest of Rape Suspect

The Las Cruces (NM) Police Department reports that a police lieutenant was stabbed on Monday morning while assisting with the apprehension of a rape suspect who fled on foot from a residence.

November 10, 2020

Patrol

New Mexico Department Welcomes New Support Dog

K-9 Baxter is expected to serve in an emotional support role, lifting the spirits of officers and victims of criminal activity.

October 6, 2020

Patrol

Man Arrested for Allegedly Shooting New Mexico Officer at Traffic Stop

A man has been arrested and charged with attempted murder, aggravated battery upon peace officer, shooting from a motor vehicle and resisting, evading or obstructing an officer after an incident at a traffic stop over the weekend.

September 14, 2020

Patrol

Fugitive Arrested Decades After Shooting Rookie Colorado Officer

The FBI arrested 77-year-old Lawrence Pusateri—who also goes by the names Luis Archuleta and Ramon Montoya—in New Mexico on Wednesday.

August 6, 2020

Patrol

Teen Lauded for Delivering to Police Bag Filled with $135K in Cash

A teenager in New Mexico who aspired to become a police officer is being lauded for "doing the right thing" after he discovered a large bag of money near an ATM machine in Albuquerque late last week.

May 11, 2020

Weapons

New Mexico Governor Tells Officers Enforce Red Flag Gun Law or Resign

In comments to reporters, Grisham warned that law enforcement must enforce the law, saying “they should resign as a law enforcement officer and leader in that community” if they don’t intend to.

February 26, 2020

Patrol

Man Opens Fire on New Mexico Officer, No Injuries Reported

An officer with the Clovis (NM) Police Department came under fire as he attempted to follow a vehicle matching the description of one that had been reported stolen on Friday afternoon.

January 27, 2020