From student to major — Meet Santa Fe’s new police chief
By Leona Masangkay | Sep. 30There’s a new chief in town for the Santa Fe Police Department, but his name is far from unknown.
Leona is a second-year journalism student and the Fall 2025 Santa Fe College reporter. They previously worked on the audience and growth team over the summer as a social media strategist. In their free time, Leona enjoys going to the gym, listening to music and watching Marvel movies.
There’s a new chief in town for the Santa Fe Police Department, but his name is far from unknown.
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