Dona Ana County —New Mexico State Police is soliciting the public’s assistance in locating the following missing-endangered person in Dona Ana County, based on the fact that Mr. Jesus Ruedas (91) walked away from his home in La Mesa south of Las Cruces.Mr. Ruedas was last seen at his home around 2:00 p.m. this afternoon. He is 5’06 and weighs 165 pounds with black hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing a multi-colored flannel shirt and khaki shorts.

State Police, the Dona Ana Sheriff’s Department and Search and Rescue Teams are actively searching for Mr. Ruedas at this time.

Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Mr. Jesus Ruedas is urged to dial 911 or call the Las Cruces State Police office at (575) 524-6111.

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Contact: Lieutenant Robert McDonald
NMSP.PIO@state.nm.us