Sandoval County Sheriff's Office

07/22/2026

Congratulations to the graduates of Law Enforcement Academy Class 15!

Your hard work, dedication, and perseverance have brought you to this incredible milestone. As you begin your careers with the Sandoval County Sheriff's Office, you join a proud tradition of service, integrity, and commitment to your community.

Thank you for choosing a profession that demands courage, compassion, and honor. The challenges ahead will be many, but so will the opportunities to make a meaningful difference in the lives of those you serve.

07/15/2026

07/15/2026

🚔 Click It Every Trip. Every Time.
The Sheriff's Office is conducting seat belt enforcement to help keep our roads safe. Deputies will be actively enforcing seat belt laws throughout the area.

Before you drive, make sure everyone in the vehicle is buckled up. Seat belts save lives and help prevent serious injuries.

07/14/2026

SEEKING THE PUBLIC'S ASSISTANCE-CONSTRUCTION SITE THEFT INVESTIGATION.

The Sandoval County Sheriff's Office is requesting the public's assistance regarding a theft that occurred between July 6th 2026 and July 13, 2026, at a private construction site located near U.S. Highway 550 at around Mile marker 76.
During this time, unknown suspect(s) stole approximately forty 10' wooden boards from the property. To gain access to the materials, the suspect(s) removed sections of the plywood subflooring. In addition, a radio was stolen from a 2002 Dodge Ram pickup truck located at the site.
If you witnessed any suspicious activity in the area during this timeframe or have any information that could assist investigators, please contact the Sandoval County Sheriff's Office Criminal Investigations Division. Even the smallest detail could be valuable to this investigation.

07/04/2026

Happy Fourth of July from our family to yours. Have a safe and wonderful holiday.

06/24/2026

The American Red Cross has opened an evacuation shelter for those impacted by the in Sandoval County, New Mexico.

📍 LaCueva Mt. Baptist Church
6 Riverview Ct
Jemez Springs, NM 87025

Red Cross volunteers are providing a safe place to stay for those affected by the fire.

If you have been displaced or need assistance, please come to the shelter. We remain committed to supporting our communities during this emergency.

06/24/2026

Due to the McCauley Springs Fire, Jemez Electric Co-op is actively turning off power for all communities east of Thompson's Ridge.

06/24/2026

Attention McCauley Springs Fire Evacuees:
Horses, larger animals, and livestock can be sheltered at 372 State Road 4, San Ysidro. Thank you.

06/24/2026

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McCauley Springs Fire evacuees can shelter at:

-Jemez Baptist Church, located off Highway 126
-Jemez Senior Center, located on 8154 Highway 4

05/29/2026

From May 21 through May 25 the Sandoval County Sheriff’s Office participated in a collaborative law-enforcement operation alongside the Bureau of Indian Affairs, (BIA), Sandia Police, Bernalillo Police Department, BIA Division of Drug Enforcement, Homeland Security Investigations, Emergency Removal Operations, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Zia Police Department, Jemez Pueblo, Cuba Police Department, Office of the United States Attorneys, SCSO K9, SCSO Patrol and SCSO DWI/Traffic Unit conducted visible patrols and traffic enforcement throughout the southern Pueblo agency reservations in Sandoval County. During the operation law-enforcement officers made:
174 Vehicle Contacts,
39 vehicle searches,
9 canine deployments,
6 canine alerts,
45 citations issued,
20 arrests,
20 fi****ms recovered
9 undocumented individuals

In addition, officers seized:
25.1 g of methamphetamine,
123 fentanyl pills,
2.4g of fentanyl powder, 8.2 g of co***ne,
30g of ma*****na,
27 prescription pills.

This operation reflects the continued commitment of our agency and our law-enforcement partners to protecting our communities reducing violent crime and keeping dangerous drugs, and illegal fi****ms off the streets. Together, we will remain dedicated to taking a bite out of crime and ensuring the safety of the residence of Sandoval County.
Thank you to ALL Agencies!!