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State Police chief retires after 23 years
Troy Weisler will step down March 13 as the state prepares to name his successor
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New Mexico State Police Chief Troy Weisler is retiring after more than two decades with the agency.
"Chief Weisler announced his retirement to the department this morning," Amanda Richards, spokesperson for State Police, said in an email to the Journal on Tuesday. "After over 23 years of service to NMSP, his retirement becomes effective March 13."
In his email sent to staff Tuesday morning, Weisler expressed his pride in working for State Police, stating that "there is no finer agency in this country than ours."
"Serving as your chief over these past several years has been the greatest privilege of my career," Weisler wrote. "I know many of you will have questions about the future. I have complete confidence in the amazing State Police chief's staff and know they will continue the outstanding work they have done throughout my tenure."
Weisler said he expects an interim or permanent chief to be announced at the end of next week. Under state law, the next chief is required to have been a State Police officer for at least 10 years and must have served in a supervisory position for a minimum of three years.
Weisler began working for State Police in 2002 as a patrol officer in Deming and Moriarty before serving in various roles, including investigation, research and narcotics roles in Albuquerque and Santa Fe, according to a 2023 news release from Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham.
He served as deputy chief from 2021 to 2023 overseeing strategic development, special projects and communications, and worked in every division of the state Department of Public Safety’s Law Enforcement Program.
Weisler was then appointed as chief, taking over the role from Chief Tim Q. Johnson, who was appointed in 2019 and also retired after 23 years of service.
Nakayla McClelland covers crime and breaking news. Reach her at nmcclelland@abqjournal.com or at 505-823-3857.
