New Mexico State Police Investigations Bureau were called to investigate a homicide that occurred at a residence in Chimayo.
The investigation began on May 14, 2024, when New Mexico State Police officers were executing a felony warrant on County Road 86 for Christopher Serrano (41). His charges included multiple aggravated battery on a household member to include great bodily harm by strangulation, kidnapping, criminal sexual contact, and interference with communications from a previous incident that had occurred on May 7, 2024.
Upon arrival at the residence, officers observed a deceased male lying face down with apparent trauma to his body. Believing a noise was heard inside the residence, a perimeter was set up around the residence, and the NMSP Tactical Team arrived to clear the residence. No one was located inside.
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The deceased male was later positively identified as Christopher Serrano. This case remains under investigation by the New Mexico State Police.
After Lance St. Louis served as the starting long snapper for the Texas Longhorns for four seasons, special teams coordinator Jeff Banks landed an experienced replacement when New Mexico Lobos transfer Trey Dubuc pledged while on a visit to the Forty Acres.
The pledge from Dubuc ensures that Texas has experienced replacements for three specialists despite signing high school prospects at each position — with the SEC expanding to 105 scholarships in 2026, Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian can afford to develop high school recruits at those positions behind experienced transfers like Dubuc.
The Fort Lauderdale product started his career at USF after playing on two state championship teams at Cardinal Gibbons. A 6’1, 209-pounder, Dubuc redshirted during his freshman season in 2023 before appearing in one game as the backup long snapper the following year.
After transferring to New Mexico, Dubuc served as the starting long snapper while making two tackles for the Lobos.
SALT LAKE CITY — A missionary for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints from Utah has passed away in his sleep unexpectedly Saturday in New Mexico, according to a news release from The Church.
Elder Caleb Gene Martin, 21, died from a medical cause that has not been determined, Church spokesman Sam Penrod said in a statement.
According to The Church, Martin had been serving in the New Mexico Farmington Mission since May 2024. He was from Salem, Utah.
Elder Caleb Gene Martin, 21, died in his sleep on Jan. 3 from a medical cause that has yet to be determined. He was serving in the New Mexico Farmington Mission. (The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints)
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“We extend our heartfelt condolences to his family, friends and fellow missionaries. We pray they will find comfort and strength through their faith in the gospel of Jesus Christ and feel the Savior’s love as they honor Elder Martin’s life and devoted missionary service,” the statement said.
