Alamogordo NM
6-18-2026 2:30am

Tularosa Police Department Releases May 2026 Monthly Activity Report — 474 Calls for Service Under Chief Geraldine Yazza Martinez

By Alamogordo Town News Staff

Tularosa, NM — June 18, 2026

The Tularosa Police Department, led by Police Chief Geraldine Yazza Martinez — the Republican nominee for Otero County Sheriff — has issued its May 2026 Monthly Activity Report. Between May 1 and May 31, 2026, the department handled 474 CAD calls, addressing a diverse range of community needs and law enforcement matters.

Chief Martinez, a lifelong Otero County resident and Mescalero Apache tribal member with extensive experience including service as Lincoln County Undersheriff, continues to guide department operations while advancing her candidacy for county sheriff following a strong primary performance on June 2.

Detailed Calls for Service by Nature of Call

The full breakdown of calls includes:

• Abandoned 911, transferred phone line: 9

• Abandoned Vehicle: 2

• Res/Comm Alarm (Panic, Burg.): 8

• Animal Bite/Attack: 4

• Animal Problem/Complaint: 45

• Assault/Sex Assault: 1

• Law/Fire/EMS Assist Agency: 5

• Public Assist: 1

• Breaking & Entering: 2

• Barricaded subject/hostage situation: 1

• Battery: 1

• Building Security Check: 43

• Burglary: 1

• Automobile Burglary: 1

• Civil Issue/Civil Standby: 10

• Code Enforcement Activities: 45

• Neighborhood Watch/DARE: 8

• Controlled Burns: 1

• CPR in Progress: 1

• Traffic Accident Hit and Run: 1

• Traffic Accident with Damage: 2

• Criminal Damage: 3

• CPS/APS Intake: 7

• Deliver Message: 1

• Disturbance (Non-Domestic): 6

• Domestic Disturbance: 1

• Controlled Substance: 1

• Intoxicated Person: 2

• Report Only – DUI/DWI: 1

• Embezzlement: 1

• Escort: 2

• Extra Patrol Request/out of town: 11

• Fight/Public Affair: 4

• Illegal/Unattended Burning: 2

• Fireworks: 1

• Follow Up: 12

• Fraud/Scam/Forgery: 1

• Threats/Harassment: 3

• Information Report: 8

• Theft/Larceny: 2

• Livestock on Road/Welfare etc: 2

• Lost or Found Property/Items: 4

• EMS Medical APCO Launch: 3

• Missing Person: 2

• Noises/Loud Party/Vehicle: 5

• Unsecure Premises: 5

• Parking Problem/Complaint: 3

• Flag Down/Public Contact: 24

• Subject refusing to leave: 1

• Request for Officer/Deputy/Sgt: 25

• Shoplifting: 2

• Shots Fired: 1

• Smoke in Area: 1

• Stolen Vehicle: 2

• Structure Fire: 1

• Weapons/Firearm Complaint: 2

• Suspicious Activity: 7

• Traffic Hazard: 5

• Traffic Stop: 75

• Animal Trap Request: 4

• Trespassing: 3

• Obvious/Unattended Death: 1

• Unresponsive/Unconscious/Syncopal Episode: 1

• Vehicle Fire: 1

• Warrant Service: 3

• Welfare Check: 18

• Mental Health Welfare Check: 1

Top Call Highlights

• Traffic Stops: 75 calls (15.82%)

• Animal Complaints: 45 calls (9.49%)

• Code Enforcement Activities: 45 calls (9.49%)

• Building Security Checks: 43 calls (9.07%)

• Requests for Officer Assistance: 25 calls (5.27%)

• Flag Down / Public Contact: 24 calls (5.06%)

• Welfare Checks: 18 calls (3.80%)

• Driving Complaints: 14 calls (2.95%)

• Follow Up Investigation: 12 calls (2.53%)

• Extra Patrol Requests: 11 calls (2.32%)

The report underscores the department’s commitment to proactive policing, code enforcement, traffic safety, and rapid response to community concerns. Chief Martinez and her team continue to serve the Village of Tularosa diligently amid broader regional law enforcement discussions.

Residents are encouraged to review the full report and remain active partners in public safety. Alamogordo Town News will continue to monitor local law enforcement activities and the upcoming November election for Otero County Sheriff.

Source: Official Tularosa Police Department May 2026 Monthly Activity Report.

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