A memorial was held on Tuesday for the former Rio Arriba County Sheriff who was found dead at his home on Easter Sunday.

Newly-released 911 audio is shedding light on the moments when Rio Arriba County Sheriff Billy Merrifield was found dead.

It took first responders around 22 minutes to arrive at former Rio Arriba County Sheriff Billy Merrifield's home after a 911 ...

For the first time, we are hearing the distraught 911 call from a friend of the Rio Arriba County sheriff, to report the sheriff’s death, shedding light on ...

Shockwaves rippled through Rio Arriba County Sunday morning after Sheriff Billy Merrifield was found dead at his home. The ...

State police revealed more details about the death of Sheriff Billy Merrifield but are still waiting on a final autopsy ...

Following the unexpected death of Rio Arriba County Sheriff Billy Merrifield, New Mexico State Police have released new ...

NMSP NEWS RELEASE On April 20, 2025, the New Mexico State Police Investigations Bureau was requested to investigate the off-duty death of Rio Arriba County Sheriff Billy Merrifield at 4759A NM ...

State police said Rio Arriba County Sheriff Billy Merrifield had been involved in a crash in his police vehicle early Sunday.

A new sheriff has been selected in Rio Arriba County, while foul play is not believed to be suspected in Sheriff Billy ...

Rio Arriba County Sheriff Billy Merrifield was found dead in his home, and Maj. Lorenzo Aguilar was unanimously appointed to ...

Rio Arriba County commissioners on Monday appointed a major to lead the sheriff's office as New Mexico State Police continued to investigate the death of Sheriff Billy Merrifield at his home early ...