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.