NMSP: Otero County deputy shoots and kills teen with gun

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June 27, 2024

NMSP: Otero County deputy shoots and kills teen with gun

OTERO COUNTY, N.M. — New Mexico State Police say an Otero County deputy shot and killed a teenager who pointed what appeared to be a firearm at the deputy.

The deputy received a call around 10:45 p.m. Wednesday about a man in the median of U.S. Highway 70, near mile marker 240.

When the deputy arrived and approached the man, the man presented “what appeared to be a firearm” at the deputy. The deputy then shot him at least once.

The man was pronounced dead at the scene. He was identified as 17-year-old Elijah Hadley. NMSP investigators say the object he had was an airsoft gun. The deputy did not sustain any injuries.

An investigation is ongoing.

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Texas man charged with selling artist Fritz Scholder fakes to New Mexicans

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January 7, 2026

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Fourth Republican candidate announces bid for New Mexico governor

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January 6, 2026

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Fourth Republican candidate announces bid for New Mexico governor

SANTA FE, N.M. — Former New Mexico Public Regulation Commissioner Jim Ellison is running for governor as a Republican, he announced on social media Tuesday.

Ellison is running on affordability, opportunity and trust in government as the key points of his campaign. His experience includes serving on the NMPRC in 2023 and 2024.

“New Mexico deserves leadership that listens, acts, and delivers results. Our state has enormous potential, but too often that potential is held back by policies that don’t serve everyday New Mexicans,” he said on his website. “I’m running to bring practical solutions, honest accountability, and a renewed focus on the public interest.”

A Georgia native, Ellison has lived in New Mexico for 20 years and currently lives in the Albuquerque area with his wife and two children.

Ellison is aiming to get 5,000 signatures by Feb. 2, to appear on the primary ballot with at least three other Republicans who have announced their candidacy.

Ultra Health CEO Duke Rodriguez announced his campaign in December and recently confirmed to KOB 4 that he received enough signatures to appear on the primary ballot. Rio Rancho Mayor Gregg Hull and New Mexico State Sen. Steve Lanier are also running.

Three Democrats are running – Bernalillo County District Attorney Sam Bregman, Former Interior Secretary Deb Haaland and Former Las Cruces Mayor Ken Miyagishima.

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