EDDY COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – The human remains of an infant were found in Eddy County on Sept. 6, the Eddy County Sherriff’s Office announced Friday.
Detectives found the remains near milepost 48 on Queen Highway (State Road 137). Officials responded to the area after the Carlsbad Police Department contacted the sheriff’s office about a potential lead in the case of an infant who had been reported missing.
The sheriff’s office said the case does not involve an abduction, and there are no suspects currently at large. Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Sergeant Edward Aranda at 575-887-7551 or Eddy County Crime Stoppers. Tips can be submitted anonymously by taking one of the following steps:
Call 575-887-1888 or toll-free 844-786-7227
Visit eddycountycrimestoppers.com
Use the mobile app, P3 Tips