Merrifield was found dead in his patrol vehicle outside his house near Abiquiú Lake on Easter Sunday after a night out with ...

Medical investigators released former Rio Arriba County sheriff's toxicology and autopsy report, which has led to even more questions.

Medical investigators have determined that a county sheriff in northern New Mexico died from the toxic effects of fentanyl and alcohol.

Fentanyl was involved in 65% of overdose deaths statewide in 2023, according to New Mexico Health Department statistics. Rio Arriba County commissioners have sworn in Lorenzo Aguilar to lead the ...

An autopsy revealed that Rio Arriba County Sheriff Billy Merrifield died from the combined toxic effects of fentanyl and alcohol after being found in his patrol vehicle following a crash.

Executive orders from the governor’s office show New Mexico has so far authorized over $2 million to be spent on the ...

It was one month on Tuesday since Rio Arriba County Sheriff Billy Merrifield was found dead in his patrol unit at his Abiquiú home.

Rio Arriba Sheriff Billy Merrifield died from an accidental overdose of fentanyl and alcohol, according to autopsy and ...