Santa Fe County Sheriff

10/15/2026

From Sheriff Adan Mendoza, the S.O. Registry Team and everyone at the Santa Fe County Sheriff’s Office:

As Halloween nears, keep the following facts and tips in mind so everyone can enjoy a Safe and Fun holiday:

Reminders for EVERYONE:
Drive slowly
Yield to Pedestrians
Watch for children who may run into the street
Don’t Drink and Drive!!

Halloween falls on Saturday this year. Plan for safe transportation if you are having drinks and attending parties or going out. NO DRINKING AND DRIVING. Keep children safe!
If you have a house party planned, please keep in mind that children are out trick or treating. You don’t want your guests to drink and drive, especially on a children’s holiday. Ask guests to arrange for safe transportation ahead of time. Consider taking keys at the door or hiring a driver to deliver guests home safely.

PARENTS AND GUARDIANS:
Download the free Offender Watch App available on Google Play or the App Store
Don’t let your kids out with a realistic looking fi***rm as part of their costume
Make sure costumes are light-colored and Non-Flammable
Don’t let them wear anything that can impair vision
Closely Inspect your children’s treats before they eat them
Keep pets inside or in a safe place, for them and trick-or-treaters
Teach your children to tell you or a trusted adult if they see anything weird or unusual. Teach them to say NO and GET AWAY from any person or situation that makes them feel scared, uncomfortable, or confused …even if it means yelling, kicking, attracting attention, teach them to resist any way they can.

REMIND YOUR CHILDREN:

NEVER enter a stranger’s home
NEVER accept rides from strangers
Stick with your family/friend group
Walk, Don’t Run
Stay on sidewalks, avoid shortcuts, and dark alleys
Only cross streets at corners and cross walks
Don’t eat any candy until it’s been checked

If you have any questions about the S*x Offender Watch Registry, contact Detective Joel Cano at 505-986-2485.

It takes a village; and we will do our part to keep your children safe.

Have fun and a Happy and Safe Halloween
SFSO

10/12/2026

Happy Indigenous Peoples’ Day

10/08/2026

The second Monday of October is Indigenous Peoples’ Day. The Administrative Offices at the Santa Fe County Sheriff’s Office will be closed on Monday, October 12, 2026 in celebration of this holiday.

We are blessed live in such a culture rich state. Over the weekend, take advantage of the celebrations which are occurring at the Santa Fe Plaza and the Museum of Contemporary Native Arts. The 4th Annual Honoring Native Nations Powwow is happening on the Santa Fe Plaza on Monday, October 12th.

Have a safe and enjoyable weekend.

10/08/2026

The Santa Fe County Sheriff’s Office is seeking passionate individuals to help serve and protect our community. Apply today and be part of a supportive, mission-driven team.

The following positions are available:

Administrative Assistant
Crime Scene Technician
Deputy Cadet
Deputy I, II and III

To apply visit joinsfso.com or visit the Santa Fe County website and click on employment opportunities.

If you have questions about any one of these positions, please contact Sgt. Alexandria Hancock at 505-986-2404.

10/08/2026

10/07/2026

October is National Cyber Security Awareness Month -Sheriff Adan Mendoza and the staff at the Santa Fe County Sheriff’s Office want you to stay cyber safe!

Don’t make it easy for Cybercriminals to make you a victim. There are real scammers out there every day trying to hack into personal information and take what they can from us. You can take some simple steps to make it hard for them.

PASSWORD SAFETY:
Don’t use pet names or birthdays
Create a unique (long) password for each account
Use random letters, numbers and symbols

*An 8-character password can be cracked in seconds vs a 16-character password which takes billions of years to crack!

MFA
Enable Multifactor authentication (MFA) on every account that has it
Use an authenticator App such as DUO, Microsoft, Google authenticators or FACEID when possible
Don’t reuse passwords or simple symbols added to another used password, for example adding a ! to the end of another password

*Use multi factor identification, t’s worth your time!

UPDATES
Turn on automatic updates
Check that all your operating systems, apps, browsers, and devices are all updated
Update and restart your devices when required

*Besides added features updates are vital for security

SCAMMERS
Stay Suspicious of every inbound message, text and phone call, especially when “urgent” or pressure/scare tactics are conveyed
Take your time, slow down and review the message. Don’t ever share personal information or send money to people, entities you do not know.
If you are even a little bit unsure, follow your instinct.
Don’t click links or unexpected/unknown messages
Don’t wire or transfer money. Don’t send gift cards or crypto.
You can hang up. Call a trusted number, do your research first!
Every message does not require a response.
Every call doesn’t need to be answered

*Don’t make it easy for them to take your hard-earned money. Skepticism is the best defense when it comes to these types of criminals.

Stay Cyber Safe Santa Fe!

10/06/2026

This Saturday!

Resources for formerly incarcerated adults:
Mark your calendars for this free community event designed to support individuals returning to the community after incarceration by connecting them with employers, service providers and organizations ready to help them succeed.

October 10, 2026 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
225 Montezuma Avenue

10/02/2026

The Santa Fe County Sheriff’s Office mission is to protect and serve the citizens of Santa Fe County. We have pledged to achieve professional excellence by providing thoughtful, courteous and responsive law enforcement endeavors as we undertake our duties of public service and safety on behalf of the residents and visitors of Santa Fe.

10/01/2026

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and the Santa Fe County Sheriff’s Office is fundraising by selling SFSO pink patches for $15. All proceeds will go to PinkMe! a local non-profit organization.

Call 505-986-2402 or email [email protected]. Cash or Card accepted.