New Mexico

Alert issued for missing Sunland Park woman believed to be in danger

By Jim Parker

January 2, 2020 5:15 PM

Published January 2, 2020 2:38 PM

(Editor's note: This article has been updated to reflect new photo and height and weight information corrected by New Mexico State Police from their earlier release to the media.)

SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico -- State police issued a Silver Alert Thursday for a missing Sunland Park woman "believed to be in danger if not located."

Margarita Paz, 51, was last seen walking along McNutt Road in Sunland Park around 5 p.m. on New Year's Eve.

Police described Paz as Hispanic, 4'5", weighing 142 pounds with brown hair that is dyed blonde and brown eyes. She was wearing black pants, a purple-colored shirt and a purple jacket at the time of her disappearance.

Authorities asked anyone with information on Paz to contact Sunland Park Police at 575-589-6600.

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