Socorro County Sheriff's Office

05/27/2026

The Socorro County Sheriff’s Office will not contact you regarding a warrant or unpaid fines or jury duty via telephone. We have received reports of individuals calling from (575)835-0941, falsely claiming to represent our office and demanding payment.

Do not disclose personal information to unknown parties, particularly over the phone. Please contact our office immediately.

This is a scam attempt aimed at obtaining your personal information and financial resources.

04/25/2026

The Sheriff’s Office is at the Socorro Family Fun Fest from 10-2 at the Rodeo Complex!
Stop by and get some popcorn!

04/25/2026

Turn in your unused or expired drugs at Walmart today! 10-2

04/09/2026

03/14/2026

A scam is currently circulating. Please find the notice below; kindly refrain from sharing personal information via text message or over the phone.

01/07/2026

December 12, 2025 the Socorro County Sheriff’s Office held there 5th annual Shop with a deputy program.

This program would not work without the support of many business within Socorro County and the surrounding areas.

Our office was able to provide breakfast, arts and crafts, pictures with Santa, take the kids shopping at Walmart and provide a lunch.

List of business and individual:
Daniel Lopez
Republican Partu of Socorro
Fraternal order of Republican Women
Owl Bar
Beta Sigma Phi
Don Juan’s
T&C Farms
Blue Raven Transport
Desert Diamond
Dennis Engineering
1st State Bank
Rebecca Dow
Cole/Bailey
Buckhorn Tavern
NM Tech
RJ Chicken
WAC Upfitters
Dennis and Deliah Walsh
Kaufmans West
Maureen Wilks
Lopez Farms
A-1 Towing
Roadrunners Travel Center
Tim and Melissa Gutierrez
Noblin’s Funeral Home

01/07/2026

Stanley Mayo of Socorro was sentenced by Judge Shannon Murdock-Poff on December 16, 2025. He received an 18-year sentence in the department of corrections and was ordered to register as a sexual offender for life.

Mayo had faced charges filed in December 2021, including three counts of Aggravated Criminal Sexual Pe*******on of a child under 13, two counts of Criminal Sexual Contact of a minor in the second degree by a person in authority involving unclothed contact with a 13-18 year old, and one count of attempted sexual exploitation of a child aged 13-18.

The investigation was led by Detective James Nance and Deputy Gonzalo Lopez.

12/19/2025

Come join Sheriff Lee Armijo at the Alamo Wellness Center!!

12/15/2025

12/10/2025

🎉 SCOPE Health Council Presents:
The Holiday Contest! 🎉
The holidays are a time for joy, connection, and community — and we want to celebrate the safe and sober ways you make the season bright!
Share how you and your loved ones enjoy safe, sober holiday gatherings for a chance to WIN a special prize from SCOPE Health Council!

How to Enter
1️⃣ Host or attend a safe and sober holiday gathering. No alcohol present or served. �
2️⃣ Snap some photos or short video of your celebration (keep it positive and respectful).�
3️⃣ Post it on Facebook, Instagram, or email us using .�
4️⃣ Tag so we can see your entry!

Prize
🎁 Contestants will be entered into a drawing for a FREE FAMILY NIGHT OUT! Dinner at Jackson's Ranch and a movie at the LOMA!

Contest Runs:
📅 12/24 – 12/26
Winners will be announced on our official pages on 12/28!

What We’re Looking For
✨ Fun, festive, healthy holiday traditions�✨ Family-friendly activities�✨ Community togetherness�✨ Creative ways to celebrate without substances

Let’s show Socorro that the holidays shine brightest when we celebrate safely.�Share your moments, inspire others, and join the movement!

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