Governor Lujan Grisham Appoints Matt Broom NMSP Chief, Promotes Bryan Waller

Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham announced March 6, 2026 that Matt Broom will serve as interim chief of the New Mexico State Police and that Bryan Waller has been promoted to interim deputy chief. The leadership change was made public following the retirement of Chief Troy Weisler, creating an immediate transition at the top of the statewide agency.

Matt Broom’s interim appointment places him as the highest-ranking official within the New Mexico State Police while state leadership determines a longer-term successor to Troy Weisler. The governor’s announcement identified Broom by name for the interim role; the statement was released on March 6, 2026 and framed both personnel moves as part of an orderly leadership change at NMSP.

Bryan Waller’s elevation to interim deputy chief gives him the second-in-command role under Matt Broom during the transition. The promotion of Waller to interim deputy chief was announced alongside Broom’s appointment on March 6, 2026, signaling a continuity plan intended to maintain NMSP operations after Weisler’s retirement.

The retirement of Chief Troy Weisler prompted the governor to make same-day leadership changes. Weisler’s departure set the timetable for the interim designations announced March 6, 2026 by Governor Lujan Grisham, and the use of interim titles indicates the appointments are intended to bridge the gap while a permanent chief is identified.

Residents of Los Alamos County and regional law enforcement partners can expect statewide coordination to continue under the interim leadership of Matt Broom and Bryan Waller. The New Mexico State Police provides statewide policing functions that interact with county sheriffs and municipal departments, and the March 6, 2026 announcement positions Broom and Waller to lead those efforts during the transition.

Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham’s announcement on March 6, 2026 leaves the timeline for naming a permanent NMSP chief open; further details about any permanent appointment or personnel process have not been announced. Local agencies and members of the public awaiting additional information will look for follow-up communications from the governor’s office and the New Mexico State Police.