Man’s body found on I-10, about 15 miles west of Las Cruces

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico -- A man's body was found late Thursday afternoon along Interstate 10 west of Las Cruces and just beyond a landfill area.

New Mexico State Police were on scene investigating the discovery on I-10 near exit 127, about 15 miles outside of Las Cruces and near the Corralitos Regional Landfill.

Authorities were alerted to the deceased person about 4 p.m., but there were no word on who found the body. Officials also did not indicate a possible cause of death.

"The investigation is preliminary and information is limited," state police said in a statement.

Officers asked anyone with information about the body found to call the NMSP at 575-382-2511.

NMSP Investigating a death west of Las Cruces. Today at 4:00 p.m. NMSP was alerted to a deceased body on I-10 near exit 127. The investigation is preliminary, and information is limited. Anyone with information is asked to contact the New Mexico State Police (575) 382-2511

— NMSP (@NMStatePolice) September 17, 2021