Silver Alert
What is a Silver Alert?
A Silver Alert is a notification that gets sent out statewide, similar to that of an Amber Alert. It relates to an endangered person (in imminent danger of causing harm to one’s self or others or being harmed by another) who is confirmed to be a missing person.
New Mexico Department of Public Safety Silver Alert Information
This advisory is a notification relating to an endangered person who is confirmed to be a missing person, who is fifty (50) years or older and whom there is clear indication that the individual has an irreversible deterioration of intellectual faculties.
This person is fifty (50) years or older and has an irreversible deterioration of intellectual faculties.
How to report a missing family member who falls under a Silver Alert?
- Contact your local law enforcement immediately.
- Visit this website, https://www.dps.nm.gov/law-enforcement-records-bureau/missing-persons-alerts/silver-alert-information/
- Click on the accordion link titled: What if you believe a family member is missing and falls under a Silver Alert?
- Follow the instructions, and download the fillable form.
The Department of Public Safety sends the alert to all media outlets for broadcast.
What do I do if I see someone fitting the Silver Alert description?
Dial 911 immediately and notify authorities.