Remains of Missing Taos Woman Melissa Casias Found in Carson National Forest

Remains of missing Taos woman Melissa Casias found in Carson National Forest

New Mexico State Police said remains found in Carson National Forest are missing Taos woman Melissa Casias.

Missing LANL employee’s remains found in the Carson National Forest

Editor’s Note: This story has been updated to show that Melissa Casias was an employee at Los Alamos National Laboratory. TAOS COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – New Mexico State Police announced that the…

Human remains found in Taos County

A spokesperson for New Mexico State Police confirms the remains were found near Rio Chiquito Road in Taos. It has not been determined whether the remains are from a male or female.

New Mexico State Police Identifies Remains As Missing Taos Woman, Melissa Casias

Melissa Casias/Courtesy photo NMSP NEWS RELEASE The New Mexico State Police is providing an update in the ongoing investigation into the disappearance of Melissa Casias. On May 28, 2026, the New Mexico State Police Investigations Bureau was notified that a hiker had discovered human remains in the McGaffey Ridge area of the Carson National Forest. Investigators also learned that a handgun was located alongside the remains. Through coordination w…

Police confirm body is missing Taos woman, LANL worker

New Mexico State Police are investigating human remains found off Rio Chiquito Road southeast of Taos just miles from where missing Los Alamos National Laboratory worker Melissa Casias was last seen. Authorities have not identified the remains.