Mountainair, NM – Authorities in Torrance County are asking for the public’s help locating a missing 67-year-old man who has not been seen since late December.
According to the Torrance County Sheriff’s Office (TCSO), deputies responded to a report on Thursday, January 1, 2026, regarding Albert Bernard Pena, who was last seen on Tuesday, December 30, 2025, at the Willard Cantina in Mountainair, New Mexico.
Deputies said Pena was wearing a gray or blue flannel shirt and jeans when last seen. He was reportedly driving a gold 2002 Chevrolet TrailBlazer with temporary tags. Neither Pena nor the vehicle has been located since that date.
TCSO continues to investigate and urges anyone who may have seen Pena, his vehicle, or has information about his whereabouts to contact the Torrance County Sheriff’s Office at (505) 544-4900 or dial 911.
Additional contacts include TCSO CID Detective Alex Schwerdel at (505) 510-9735 or (505) 289-9290, and TCSO CID Lt. Kent Ballard at (505) 705-4033.
Community members are encouraged to share the alert to help bring Mr. Pena home safely.
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