
Every day, federal, state, local, and tribal law enforcement officers in New Mexico pin on their badges, strap on their duty weapons, and head out to protect their fellow citizens.
Many kiss a spouse, children, or loved ones farewell, hoping to meet again soon.
For some, that reunion never happens.
According to The Officer Down Memorial Page Inc., three New Mexico officers last year died in the line of duty: State Police Officer Darian Jarrott, Artesia Police Corporal Thomas Wade Frazier and Colfax County Undersheriff Jeffrey M. Montoya.
Numerous others were injured on the job.
The fact [that] 73 officers nationwide were feloniously killed in the line of duty in 2021, the highest...