Rio Arriba County commissioners on Monday appointed a major to lead the sheriff's office as New Mexico State Police continued to investigate the death of Sheriff Billy Merrifield at his home early ...

Rio Arriba County Sheriff Billy A. Merrifield, who took office following the resignation of Sheriff James Lujan, died unexpectedly early Sunday morning at his home in Espanola.

Rio Arriba County Commissioners swore in new Sheriff Lorenzo Aguilar on Monday morning after a unanimous vote, a day after former Sheriff Billy Merrifield died unexpectedly at his home.

Sheriff Casey Graham announced he will be stepping down from his position effective May 1. Sheriff Graham posted the announcement on Facebook just after 6 p.m. on Monday, April 21. “Recently a new ...

A man was shot and killed by SWAT after a standoff in Harris County on Monday morning. The Harris County Sheriff's Office provides details of the incident.