Pueblo of Pojoaque Police Department

06/04/2026

🚨 WE’RE HIRING! 🚨

The Pueblo of Pojoaque Police Department is now accepting applications for a Full-Time Emergency Communications Specialist.

This position plays a critical role in public safety by serving as the first point of contact during emergencies and helping coordinate police, fire, and emergency response services.

Starting Pay: $25.18/hour for certified applicants
Shift Differentials:
Swing Shift: +$1.00/hour
Graveyard Shift: +$2.00/hour
Hiring Incentive: $1,500.00 for new hires

We offer great benefits, including 401K, PTO, health, vision, and dental insurance.

To apply, email Office Manager David Povijua at [email protected] or apply in person at:

58 Cities of Gold Road, Suite 6
Santa Fe, NM 87506

Join our team and be part of a profession where your work truly matters.

Apply today!

06/01/2026

📣 **Join Us This Saturday!** 📣

The NMDOJ MMIP Task Force and the Pojoaque Police Department invites the community to a Summer Family Outing in support of families impacted by the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons crisis.

📅 Saturday, June 6, 2026
⏰ 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
📍 Hilton Santa Fe Buffalo Thunder – Caldera Room
20 Buffalo Thunder Trail, Santa Fe, NM 87506

Come out and join us for a meaningful day of community, support, and awareness. The event will include:

🍽️ Lunch provided while supplies last
🎒 Free school supplies
🤝 Resource fair
❤️ Support for MMIP families and community awareness

We encourage everyone to attend, connect with available resources, and stand together in support of families impacted by the MMIP crisis.

05/28/2026

The Pueblo of Pojoaque Police Department, along with Los Alamos Police Department and Los Alamos Fire Department, participated in the Law Enforcement New Mexico Law Enforcement Torch Run to raise awareness and funds for Special Olympics.

The Pojoaque Police Department is proud to not only participate, but to help sponsor this event to raise awareness for Special Olympics. Since its inception in 1981, the Law Enforcement Torch Run has grown each year, raising over $415 million for Special Olympics.

Over 500 New Mexico law enforcement personnel from more than 60 Federal, Military, State, County and Local agencies participate in the Torch Run culminating at the Special Olympics New Mexico State Summer Games in Albuquerque.

05/28/2026

Pojoaque Alert: An adult mountain lion has been spotted in the Buffalo Thunder area. Please keep in mind that male mountain lions have a home range covering at least 50 square miles up to 150 square miles. Please keep a watchful eye on your children and pets if they are outdoors. Please see attached map for location.

If spotted, please call 911 or PPD at 505-455-2295 immediately.

05/27/2026

*** MISSING PERSON ***
Ohkay Owingeh

Have you seen Shaun Alex Bird?

Last seen: Westside Albuquerque, New Mexico

Date last seen: March 16, 2026
Description:

• 44 years old

• 5’5” tall

• Approximately 120 lbs

• May be wearing glasses

• Keeps his hair short

• Has some facial hair and tattoos

Clothing description is currently unknown.

If you have any information regarding Shaun Alex Bird’s whereabouts, please contact the Ohkay Owingeh Police Department immediately at 505-852-2757 .

Please share this post to help bring him home safely.

05/25/2026

🇺🇸 Memorial Day 2026 🇺🇸

Today, the Pueblo of Pojoaque Police Department joins our community and our nation in solemn remembrance of the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to the United States of America.

Memorial Day is more than a long weekend. It is a day to pause, reflect, and honor the courage, sacrifice, and selflessness of those who gave everything so that others may live in freedom. Their legacy is carried forward by their families, their communities, and a grateful nation that must never forget the cost of liberty.

To the Gold Star families and all loved ones who carry the weight of that sacrifice every day, we stand with you, we honor you, and we thank you.

From all of us at the Pueblo of Pojoaque Police Department, we wish everyone a safe and meaningful Memorial Day.

🇺🇸 Honor. Remember. Never Forget. 🇺🇸

05/23/2026

Please keep Sergeant Joseph Apodaca, his family, friends, and the entire Taos County Sheriff’s Office in your thoughts and prayers during this incredibly difficult time.

May God bring strength, comfort, and peace to all those grieving this profound loss. We honor and remember Sergeant Apodaca’s unwavering service, sacrifice, and commitment to protecting the community.

Rest easy, Sergeant Apodaca. Your dedication and sacrifice will never be forgotten. 🇺🇸

05/15/2026

🚨 Technology, Teamwork, and Public Safety in Action 🚨

The Pueblo of Pojoaque Police Department continues to use innovative, forward-thinking policing strategies to protect our community and enhance officer safety.

During a recent response involving a burglary suspect, Pojoaque PD utilized drone technology in conjunction with a K-9 deployment to quickly and effectively search the area. The drone provided critical overwatch, allowing officers and the K-9 team to better assess the environment, monitor movement, and search more efficiently while reducing risk to officers, community members, and the K-9.

Drone deployment is a powerful force multiplier for our agency. Whether used during the day or at night, this technology allows us to cover larger areas faster, gather real-time information, and support officers on the ground during rapidly evolving incidents.

Pojoaque PD will continue to deploy drones as part of our commitment to proactive policing, officer safety, and the protection of our community.

One Community. One Commitment. We Are Together.

05/13/2026

Pojoaque Alert: A mountain lion has been spotted in the Cuyamungue area. Please keep in mind that male mountain lions have a home range covering at least 50 square miles up to 150 square miles. Please keep a watchful eye on your children and pets if they are outdoors.

If spotted, please call 911 or PPD at 505-455-2295 immediately.

05/08/2026