Roosevelt County Sheriff's Office - Portales NM

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SCAM NOTICE.  Members of our community have received the below text message notifying them of an unpaid toll violation f...
06/05/2026

SCAM NOTICE. Members of our community have received the below text message notifying them of an unpaid toll violation from the New Mexico Department of Motor Vehicles. New Mexico has no toll roads, any message claiming you owe toll fees in our state is 100% fraudulent.

In honor of those who gave all.
05/25/2026

In honor of those who gave all.

05/25/2026

Our administrative office will be closed on Monday, May 25th. Emergency & non emergency, deputy calls for service will continue as usual during this time.
For assistance please call Portales Emergency Communications at 575-356-4404. Or dial 911 for emergencies.

We are saddened by the loss of Sergeant Joseph Apodaca.  Our thoughts & prayers go out to the Taos County Sheriff's Offi...
05/23/2026

We are saddened by the loss of Sergeant Joseph Apodaca. Our thoughts & prayers go out to the Taos County Sheriff's Office personnel, the County of Taos & most of all the friends & family of Sergeant Apodaca.

Sergeant Apodaca lost his life while serving his community. His impact will live on in the hearts & memories of those he served to keep safe.

"Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called children of God" Mathew 5:9

Congratulations to Deputy Brandon Henderson on graduating the Southeastern New Mexico Law Enforcement Academy.  We are p...
05/22/2026

Congratulations to Deputy Brandon Henderson on graduating the Southeastern New Mexico Law Enforcement Academy. We are proud of your accomplishment & look forward to your continued service to our office & the community of Roosevelt County.

Thank you JP Stone Bank for bringing donuts to the office. We appreciate the support.
05/22/2026

Thank you JP Stone Bank for bringing donuts to the office. We appreciate the support.

UPDATE:Vincent Galvan, 38M, has been charged with the below listed offenses as a result of the investigation into the de...
05/22/2026

UPDATE:

Vincent Galvan, 38M, has been charged with the below listed offenses as a result of the investigation into the death of Ricki White.

Count 1 Murder, 1st Degree Felony
Count 2 Tampering with Evidence, 3rd Degree Felony
Count 2 Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon, 4th Degree Felony
Count 4 Felon in Possession of a Firearm, 3rd degree Felony
Count 5 Unlawful Taking of a Motor Vehicle, 4th Degree Felony

05/19/2026

UPDATE

Mathew Pena voluntarily spoke with investigators and believed to have no involvement in this investigation.

Mercedes Salazar turned herself in at our office. She was taken into custody on an outstanding warrant unrelated to the homicide. The MCU is still investigating her possible role in this case.

Address

1700 N Boston
Portales, NM
88130

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