NM Gov. Lujan Grisham names new interim New Mexico State Police chief

Interim New Mexico State Police Chief Matt Broom will take over for outgoing Chief Troy Weisler, who announced his retirement March 3.

By: Patrick Lohmann

Outlets: Source New Mexico

Published: March 9, 2026

Words: 284

Last Updated: 15 hours, 45 minutes ago

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New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has named a 24-year New Mexico State Police veteran as interim police chief, following the retirement last week of former Chief Troy Weisler.

According to a news release Friday from the governor’s office, incoming interim Chief Matt Broom began his career in 2001 as a patrolman in Artesia and went on to oversee major investigations into drug trafficking and crimes against children before becoming deputy chief in 2021.

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