New Mexico State Police EOD Team Takes First Place at 2025 National Robot Rodeo

The New Mexico State Police Bomb Squad took first place at the 8th Annual National Robot Rodeo (NRR) held August 11-15, 2025, at the Arapahoe County Fairgrounds in Aurora, Colorado.

The NRR is a premier competition where public safety bomb technicians from across the nation and military EOD units from different countries put advanced robotics and unmanned systems to the test in real world scenarios from vehicle borne IEDs and drone operations to hazardous materials and complex clearance missions.

Sponsored by the Air Force Civil Engineer Center, DHS Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, Sandia National Laboratories, the Naval Surface Warfare Center, and UK Defence Science and Technology Laboratory, the event brings together top operators, researchers, and industry leaders to evaluate emerging technology and improve public safety response.

Out of dozens of highly skilled teams, NMSP demonstrated exceptional skill, innovation, and teamwork to secure the top spot. This win highlights the dedication of our bomb technicians to staying at the cutting edge of technology to keep New Mexico and our nation safe.

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