New Mexico
Suspect in New Mexico trooper shooting identified, linked to South Carolina woman found dead
QUAY COUNTY, New Mexico (KFDA) – A manhunt is underway for the man accused of killing a New Mexico State police officer.
The suspect has been identified as 32-year-old Jaremy Smith, of Marion, South Carolina.
New Mexico State Police has issued an arrest warrant for Smith, charging him with First Degree Murder, Armed Robbery, Shooting at or from a Motor Vehicle, Tampering with Evidence, Felon in Possession of a Firearm, Unlawful Taking of a Motor Vehicle, and Criminal Damage to Property.
Police say early Friday morning, Smith had a flat tire on I-40 near Tucumcari and officer Justin Hare was dispatched to assist.
When Hare arrived, Smith approached the passenger side window of the officer’s car.
Hare offered him a ride into town and that’s when police say Smith pulled out a gun and shot Hare.
Police say Smith walked to the driver’s side and shot the officer again, before pushing him into the passenger seat and driving away.
The patrol car was later found abandoned and Hare was found on the frontage road of I-40 near mile marker 312, he was transported to the hospital where he died.
In a press conference today, police say through investigation, police have learned the BMW that Smith had been driving belongs to a missing South Carolina woman who was found dead late Friday night.
The woman was a paramedic and has been identified as 52-year-old Phonesia Machado-Fore.
Police say Smith is considered armed and dangerous and should not be approached.
If seen, call the New Mexico State Police at (505) 425-6771 or dial 911.
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Southeastern New Mexico will see some snow while other places will generally see cooler, more winter-like temperatures. See the latest conditions at KOB.com/Weather.
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Some notable cities in New Mexico could see multiple inches of snow, along with possible wind and cooler temperatures Sunday into Monday.
There is going to be snow across the southeast. A winter storm advisory is in effect all throughout areas like Ruidoso and out toward the Texas state line. A winter storm warning for Carlsbad and even a blizzard warning for the Guadalupe Mountains. These advisories and warnings indicate it’s going to continue until Monday at 6 p.m.
How much snow might there be? Ruidoso could see a few inches, along with other higher-elevation areas. Carlsbad might even see as much as two inches and Roswell has a very good chance of snow.
Wind gusts ranged from 23 mph for Hobbs and Clovis, 25 in Santa Rosa and similar readings in other places. Temperatures could hit sub-freezing temperatures in places like Ruidoso, Roswell, Carlsbad and Hobbs. Meanwhile, Gallup and Grants could get into the single-digits. Plus, places like Albuquerque and Santa Fe will be in the 20s but the big “winner” is Alamosa, Colorado, with 2 degrees.
Chief Meteorologist Eddie Garcia shares all the details in his full forecast in the video above.
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The New Mexico Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big. Here’s a look at Dec. 27, 2025, results for each game:
Powerball
05-20-34-39-62, Powerball: 01, Power Play: 2
Check Powerball payouts and previous drawings here.
Pick 3
Day: 4-1-4
Evening: 3-8-4
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Lotto America
08-10-20-47-50, Star Ball: 04, ASB: 05
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Pick 4
Evening: 6-9-5-0
Day: 4-9-4-3
Check Pick 4 payouts and previous drawings here.
Roadrunner Cash
03-21-24-33-37
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Powerball Double Play
13-22-33-61-62, Powerball: 20
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