Albuquerque, NM — The New Mexico State Police is proud to announce the graduation of 18 new officers from the 106th New Mexico State Police Recruit Class. The ceremony will take place on December 19, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. at 4701 Wyoming Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM.
These graduating recruits have completed months of demanding physical training, academic instruction, scenario-based testing, and field readiness preparation. Their graduation marks the beginning of their service as New Mexico State Police Officers entrusted with protecting our communities across the state.
Graduates and Duty Station Assignments
Kayla Chavez - District 1 - Santa Fe
Hayden DeTavis - District 1 - Santa Fe
Mateo Vargas – District 1 - Santa Fe
Robert Arellano - District 2 - Las Vegas
Garrett Gallegos - District 2 - Springer
Jorge Barrera - District 3 - Hobbs
Valentin Orozco - District 3 - Carlsbad
Alejandro Grijalva - District 6 - Gallup
Ramiro Mendieta - District 6 -Grants
Carlos Reyes - District 6 - Grants
Jackson Rodgers - District 7 - Española
Nathan Lucero - District 7 - Taos
John Cunningham - District 8 - Ruidoso
Isaac Baeza - District 9 - Clovis
Ever Gomez - District 12 - Silver City
Jose Salazar Jr. - District 12 - Silver City
Eunice Jimenez – District 12 – Lordsburg
Thomas Schneider – Air Support Unit
The New Mexico State Police congratulate the graduates of the 106th Recruit Class and welcomes them into the ranks of the state's most respected law enforcement agency.




