Rio Arriba County Sheriff Billy Merrifield had been in a crash in his patrol vehicle hours before he was found unresponsive inside the vehicle at his home Sunday morning. New Mexico State Police on ...

NMSP NEWS RELEASE On April 20, 2025, the New Mexico State Police Investigations Bureau was requested to investigate the ...

Merrifield was discovered dead inside his vehicle by a friend who came to his aid when he crashed his truck hours earlier.

State police said Rio Arriba County Sheriff Billy Merrifield had been involved in a crash in his police vehicle early Sunday.

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Following the unexpected death of Rio Arriba County Sheriff Billy Merrifield, New Mexico State Police have released new information on the investigation into his death.

People in Rio Arriba County honored Sheriff Billy Merrifield with a procession after he died in his home Sunday morning.

Rio Arriba County already has a new sheriff from within its rank after the sudden death of Sheriff Billy Merrifield over the ...

A new sheriff has been selected in Rio Arriba County, while foul play is not believed to be suspected in Sheriff Billy ...

Rio Arriba County Sheriff Billy Merrifield was found dead in his home, and Maj. Lorenzo Aguilar was unanimously appointed to ...

Rio Arriba County Sheriff Billy A. Merrifield, 50, died at his home early Sunday morning. No further details as to the cause ...

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 ...