NMSU Police Department

06/20/2026

Thank you to everyone that assisted us with this investigation. Great collaboration and teamwork.

Chief Justin Dunivan

New Mexico State University police arrested 46-year-old David J. Curtis on a charge of possessing an explosive or incendiary device. Curtis was booked into the Doña Ana County Detention Center on June 10 and remains in custody under pretrial detention by the District Court. https://newsroom.nmsu.edu/news/nmsu-police-arrest-man-charged-with-possession-of-explosives/s/8e681dee-f533-4939-b62c-7a0f44468c07

05/25/2026

To remember………and honor the fallen.

05/23/2026

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Taos County Sheriff's Office as Sgt. Joseph Apodaca died in the line of duty late Friday evening.

Our condolences to Sgt. Apodaca’s family, friends, and his law enforcement brothers and sisters. May he rest in peace. God speed.

Chief Justin Dunivan

05/21/2026

Congratulations to Sgt. John Lovelace in receiving the Patriotic Employer Award presented by ESGR/Secretary of Defense for his efforts in supporting our joint military employees.

Chief Justin Dunivan

05/15/2026

Our condolences are extended to the agencies, friends, and families of these first responders. Thoughts and prayers. RIP.

Chief Justin Dunivan

05/15/2026

Thank you very much to the Lighthouse Academy (Rowboats Classroom) for the great snacks as an appreciation during National Police Week! We appreciate the community support.

Chief Justin Dunivan

05/10/2026

In recognition of National Police Week starting today (May 10 - May 16, 2026). To those who have made the ultimate sacrifice; we will continue to remember and honor your lives to the best of our abilities. To those still protecting our communities, we will continue to honor and respect your dedication to this noble profession. Thank you to those who have given their all and to those who are still serving to protect others. We honor and appreciate you.

Chief Justin Dunivan

05/07/2026

Very proud of our officers and the collaboration with the community in solving this case. Great work!

Chief Justin Dunivan

New Mexico State University Police arrested a suspect in three arson incidents committed in the early hours of Sunday and Monday on the NMSU campus. 58-year-old Robin Appleton is charged with...

05/02/2026

We are very proud of Emergency Dispatcher/Telecommunicator Alexis Quezada in graduating from the Mesilla Valley Regional Dispatch Authority’s Academy today. She did outstanding and scored a 98% on the Public Safety Telecommunicator Exam. Congratulations Ma’am! Great accomplishment! (Chief Justin Dunivan, Emergency Dispatcher Alexis Quezada, Int. Dispatch Supervisor Paiton Bryan, and Int. Lieutenant Erik Tristano)

Chief Justin Dunivan

04/29/2026

2026 Denim Day - The NMSU Police Department recognizes Denim Day as a day to raise awareness and support survivors of sexual assault.