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James Andres Archuleta

Died June 4, 2006

James Andres Archuleta served in the U.S. Marine Corps for 3 years and 11 months. James served during the years of the War in Afghanistan and the Global War on Terrorism.

How He Died
Manner Accident
Cause Multiple traumatic injuries
What Happened

Patrolman James Archuleta was killed in an automobile crash when his patrol car struck a cow on US 84 near Espanola, New Mexico, at approximately 11:00 pm.

He was responding to a local hospital to investigate a shooting when the accident occurred. The impact caused his patrol car to overturn, and he was ejected from the vehicle.

Patrolman Archuleta was a United States Marine Corps Reserves veteran and had served with the New Mexico State Police for two years.

Survivors
He is survived by his daughter, son, and fiancee.
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Service Record
U.S. Marine Corps
1997 – 2001
Also Served
New Mexico State Police
Patrolman
Memorials
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Panel 13-E · Line 25 cut as JAMES ANDRES ARCHULETA
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In tribute

I served 1985 to 1993. You served too, before the badge - different uniform, same idea. You go where you are sent and you do not get to pick the call.

Patrolman Archuleta gave the New Mexico State Police 2 years.

Thank you for your service to the people of New Mexico. Thank you for your service before it. Gone but never to be forgotten.

Rest easy, brother.

— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993

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