New Mexico AG Highlights Statewide Gun Crime Network

Torrez promotes NIBIN system to combat gun violence in Las Cruces

Apr. 3, 2026 at 10:32am

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An extreme close-up photograph of a spent shell casing reflecting a bright flash of light, conceptually illustrating the use of forensic technology to investigate gun-related crimes.A key piece of physical evidence in New Mexico's statewide effort to combat gun violence through advanced crime scene analysis.Las Cruces Today

New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez visited Las Cruces to promote the statewide National Integrated Ballistic Information Network (NIBIN), a gun crime intelligence system that helps law enforcement agencies across the state share and analyze evidence from gun-related crimes.

Why it matters

Gun violence remains a major public safety concern in New Mexico, with the state consistently ranking among the highest in the nation for gun-related deaths. The NIBIN system is a key tool for law enforcement to quickly identify connections between firearm evidence and solve gun crimes.

The details

NIBIN allows law enforcement to quickly compare shell casings found at crime scenes to a database, helping investigators link guns used in multiple incidents. Torrez highlighted how the system has already led to dozens of arrests and convictions in New Mexico by enabling faster identification of suspects and weapons.

  • Torrez visited Las Cruces on April 3, 2026 to promote the NIBIN system.

The players

Raúl Torrez

The Attorney General of New Mexico who is championing the use of the NIBIN gun crime intelligence network across the state.

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What they’re saying

“NIBIN is a critical tool in our fight against gun violence, helping us quickly identify connections between firearms used in multiple crimes and get dangerous weapons off our streets.”

— Raúl Torrez, Attorney General of New Mexico

What’s next

Torrez plans to continue promoting the NIBIN system and encouraging more law enforcement agencies across New Mexico to utilize the technology.

The takeaway

New Mexico's statewide gun crime intelligence network is a valuable law enforcement tool to combat the ongoing issue of gun violence in the state by enabling faster identification of suspects and connections between firearms used in multiple incidents.