New Mexico Encrypted Agencies
15 public safety agencies in New Mexico have encrypted their radio communications.
RadioReference Verification
| Agency Name | County | Type | Encryption | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bernalillo | Fire | P25 AES-256 | Fully Encrypted | |
| Bernalillo | Police | P25 AES-256 | Fully Encrypted | |
| Otero | Police | P25 AES-256 | Fully Encrypted | |
| Bernalillo | Fire | P25 AES-256 | Fully Encrypted | |
| Bernalillo | Sheriff | P25 AES-256 | Tactical Only | |
| Cibola | Sheriff | Analog Voice Inversion | Tactical Only | |
| Lea | Police | P25 AES-256 | Fully Encrypted | |
| Lea | Police | P25 AES-256 | Fully Encrypted | |
| Bernalillo | Other | P25 AES-256 | Fully Encrypted | |
| Lea | Sheriff | P25 AES-256 | Fully Encrypted | |
| Statewide | Police | P25 AES-256 | Fully Encrypted | |
| Chaves | Police | P25 ADP | Fully Encrypted | |
| Sandoval | Police | P25 AES-256 | Fully Encrypted | |
| San Miguel | Sheriff | P25 AES-256 | Fully Encrypted | |
| Cibola | Fire | Analog Voice Inversion | Fully Encrypted |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many public safety agencies in New Mexico are encrypted?
15 agencies in New Mexico are documented as encrypted: 13 (87%) fully encrypted and 2 with partial encryption. See the full table below for specific agencies.
Which New Mexico agencies have verified encryption data?
10 of the 15 agencies listed here (67%) have been checked directly against the RadioReference API, covering 34 documented talkgroups. The rest are sourced from the community-maintained RadioReference Wiki and may be less current.
Which county in New Mexico has the most encrypted agencies?
Bernalillo County leads New Mexico with 5 encrypted agencies (80% fully encrypted). Browse the county list below to see how your area compares.
Can I still monitor police scanners anywhere in New Mexico?
Yes. 2 agencies in New Mexico have only partial encryption, and fire/EMS channels frequently stay open even in counties where police departments have gone dark. Use the filters below to find what's still accessible.
Can New Mexico residents get an encryption decision reversed?
Yes — encryption is a local policy decision, not a technical requirement. Communities in other states have reversed encryption decisions through sustained city council pressure and public-records requests; see our guide on fighting encryption for the specific tactics that have worked.
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