State v. Frankie Marquez
Santa Fe, N.M. – October 2, 2025 – Today, following a four-day trial, a Santa Fe County jury convicted Frankie…
State v. Flores-Torres
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Eleazar Flores-Torres Convicted of Second-Degree Murder Santa Fe, NM — Today, in Case No. D-101-CR-2022-00361, Eleazar Flores-Torres…
DNA takes years and the Supreme Court imposed deadlines make prosecution pay the price
Modern juries expect scientific evidence, especially when there is potential DNA evidence such as sexual assault evidence kits or “touch”…
Setting the Record Straight on Case Dismissals
A recent article in the New Mexican is misleading and lacks the understanding required to report on the criminal justice…
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University of New Mexico and First Judicial District Attorney’s Office Awarded Institutional Challenge Grant
Santa Fe, NM — The First Judicial District Attorney’s Office is proud to announce it has been selected as one of…
ADA Trei Gilpin Joins FJDA Efforts to Combat Prolific Shoplifting
Santa Fe, NM — The First Judicial District Attorney’s Office is proud to announce that Assistant District Attorney Trei Gilpin…
Chief Deputy District Attorney Tony Long featured S3:E9 Killer’s Caught on Camera
Chief Deputy District Attorney Tony Long is featured in the newest season of Killers Caught on Camera. As the lead…
The First Judicial District Attorney’s Office Mourns the Loss of Rio Arriba County Sheriff Billy Merrifield
April 20, 2025 Santa Fe, NM – The First Judicial District Attorney’s Office joins the people of Rio Arriba County…
Sentencing Hearing Juvenile Defendant
After two years and two jury trials, Judge Ellington sentenced a Rio Arriba youth to two years at New Mexico Youth Diagnostic…
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Notice of Intent to Appeal in State v. Baldwin
Santa Fe – December 23, 2024 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Santa Fe, New Mexico – December 23, 2024 FJDA supports the Special…