- Today
- Holidays
- Birthdays
- Reminders
- Cities
- Atlanta
- Austin
- Baltimore
- Berwyn
- Beverly Hills
- Birmingham
- Boston
- Brooklyn
- Buffalo
- Charlotte
- Chicago
- Cincinnati
- Cleveland
- Columbus
- Dallas
- Denver
- Detroit
- Fort Worth
- Houston
- Indianapolis
- Knoxville
- Las Vegas
- Los Angeles
- Louisville
- Madison
- Memphis
- Miami
- Milwaukee
- Minneapolis
- Nashville
- New Orleans
- New York
- Omaha
- Orlando
- Philadelphia
- Phoenix
- Pittsburgh
- Portland
- Raleigh
- Richmond
- Rutherford
- Sacramento
- Salt Lake City
- San Antonio
- San Diego
- San Francisco
- San Jose
- Seattle
- Tampa
- Tucson
- Washington
Missing New Mexico Man Last Seen in El Paso
Police issue Silver Alert for 80-year-old Rafael Acosta who never reached his destination in Texas city.
Published on Feb. 8, 2026
Got story updates? Submit your updates here. ›
El Paso Police are searching for an 80-year-old Silver City, New Mexico man named Rafael Acosta who went missing on Saturday, February 6th. Acosta was last heard from around 5:30 pm that day, saying he was in El Paso, but he never reached his intended destination. Acosta is driving a gray 2014 Chrysler 300 with New Mexico license plates and was last seen wearing a blue or white baseball hat, silver jacket, and blue or black joggers.
Why it matters
Silver Alerts are issued when an elderly person goes missing, often indicating potential health or safety concerns. Acosta's disappearance in a neighboring state raises worries about his wellbeing and the need for a coordinated search effort between authorities in New Mexico and Texas.
The details
According to the El Paso Police Department, Acosta reached out to the person who reported him missing, saying he was in El Paso, but he never arrived at his intended destination in the city. Acosta's vehicle, a gray 2014 Chrysler 300 with New Mexico plates, was last spotted in Central El Paso.
- Acosta was last heard from around 5:30 pm on Saturday, February 6th.
- The Silver Alert for Acosta was issued on Sunday morning, February 8th.
The players
Rafael Acosta
An 80-year-old man from Silver City, New Mexico who went missing while traveling to an unknown destination in El Paso, Texas.
El Paso Police Department
The law enforcement agency in El Paso, Texas that is leading the search for the missing Rafael Acosta.
What’s next
The El Paso Police Department's Crimes Against Persons unit is asking anyone with information on Acosta's whereabouts to call (915) 212-4040.
The takeaway
This case highlights the importance of Silver Alerts and the need for coordinated search efforts when elderly individuals go missing, especially across state lines. Authorities are urging the public to report any information that could help locate Rafael Acosta and ensure his safe return.
