Shooting at HIGHWAY 76 AND JUAN MEDINA RD on 06/25/2026 10:18 PM

Type: Shooting

Date: 06/25/2026 10:18 PM

Description: Shooting/Stabbing. Delayed: RACSO o/s, officer-involved shooting. 1 person is deceased. Deputies not injured. NMSP o/s.

Address: HIGHWAY 76 AND JUAN MEDINA RD, Chimayo, NM

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Area Missing Persons

Name

Daniel Maestas

Missing Age

Est. Current Age

Last Seen

Espanola, NM on 11/01/2021

Physical Description

Race: Unknown Ethnicity: Other Gender: Male Hair: Unknown Eyes: Brown Height: 5 ft 11" Weight: 181 lbs

Case Number

M81325

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Area Cold Cases

Name

Deputy Juan Ortiz

Age

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

Deputy Juan Ortiz Was Shot And Killed In Retaliation For Killing A Suspect Who Pointed A Gun At Him. He Was Due To Resign From The Department The Following Day.

Agency

New Mexico State Police

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