SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced Tuesday that W. Troy Weisler will be the next State Police chief, effective June 24. Weisler succeeds Tim Johnson, who is retiring after 23 years on the job. Weisler is a 21-year State Police veteran and has served as deputy chief since 2021. Weisler will lead a force of more than 700 officers stationed throughout New Mexico. Weisler began his career with the State Police as a patrol officer in Deming and Moriarty in 2002. He then served in various investigation, research and narcotics roles in Albuquerque and Santa Fe.
New Mexico governor appoints new State Police chief, effective June 24
