It took first responders around 22 minutes to arrive at former Rio Arriba County Sheriff Billy Merrifield's home after a 911 call was placed on Easter Sunday.

Newly-released 911 audio is shedding light on the moments when Rio Arriba County Sheriff Billy Merrifield was found dead.

For the first time, we are hearing the distraught 911 call from a friend of the Rio Arriba County sheriff, to report the ...

A new sheriff has been selected in Rio Arriba County, while foul play is not believed to be suspected in Sheriff Billy ...

Merrifield was found dead in the driver's seat by a friend who said he came to his aid when he crashed his truck hours ...

Following the unexpected death of Rio Arriba County Sheriff Billy Merrifield, New Mexico State Police have released new ...

State police revealed more details about the death of Sheriff Billy Merrifield but are still waiting on a final autopsy ...

Commissioners held a special meeting and unanimously appointed Maj. Lorenzo Aguilar to serve the remainder of Merrifield's ...

Rio Arriba County Sheriff Billy Merrifield was found dead in his home, and Maj. Lorenzo Aguilar was unanimously appointed to ...

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Rio Arriba County Sheriff Billy A. Merrifield, who took office following the resignation of Sheriff James Lujan, died ...

Rio Arriba County Sheriff Billy Merrifield died “unexpectedly” at his home Sunday morning, Rio Arriba County Manager Jeremy ...