Meet NM’s new Trump-appointed US Attorney, Ryan Ellison
In a bold move, reinforcing the Trump administration’s enduring focus on law and order, U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi appointed Ryan Ellison as the new U.S. Attorney for the District of New Mexico. His swearing-in took place today before U.S. District Judge Margaret Strickland, marking a new chapter in federal crime enforcement for the state.
Ellison’s appointment signals a renewed and vigorous federal push to crack down on the unchecked crime and border chaos that has plagued New Mexico for years under weak Democrat rule. A native of Alamogordo, Ellison brings a wealth of prosecutorial experience and a deep understanding of the challenges facing his home state. After graduating from the University of Arizona in 2010 with a degree in business, he earned both his J.D. and MBA from Texas Tech University in 2013 — a combination that reflects a keen mind for both legal and strategic management.
For the past six years, Ellison has worked as an Assistant U.S. Attorney in Las Cruces, where he helped lead the charge in what has become the largest criminal case ever prosecuted in the state: the takedown of the dangerous Syndicato de Nuevo Mexico (SNM) prison gang. “To date, more than 175 SNM gang members and associates have been charged with serious federal crimes,” a spokesperson for the district office noted. The sheer scope of the prosecution speaks volumes about Ellison’s resolve to dismantle violent criminal enterprises operating in New Mexico.
In addition to gang prosecutions, Ellison has pursued some of the most violent and heinous offenders in the state, handling cases involving RICO conspiracies, murder-for-hire, kidnapping resulting in death, and national security threats — a resume that reflects the tough-on-crime stance championed during the Trump administration.
Now taking the helm of the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Ellison made it clear that his mission is aligned with President Trump’s America First philosophy. “For however long I serve as United States Attorney, my primary objective will be to keep New Mexicans safe through the vigorous enforcement of Federal law,” he said. “Under my leadership… we will do our part to stem the unlawful flow of people and drugs into our country.”
Ellison didn’t mince words about the threats posed by open-border policies and progressive prosecutors who’ve turned a blind eye to cartel violence and human trafficking. “We will not lose sight of our responsibility to combat violent crime, gang activity, child predators, and to zealously advocate on behalf of the United States’ civil interests,” he stated.
His past roles as Supervisory Assistant U.S. Attorney for Violent and General Crimes, Assistant District Attorney, and private practice attorney round out a professional profile that combines deep courtroom experience with practical knowledge of New Mexico’s legal landscape.
As New Mexico battles rising crime, drug trafficking, and cartel infiltration, Ellison’s appointment is a promising shift toward accountability and security. His leadership, rooted in prosecutorial toughness and constitutional law enforcement, could mark a turning point for a state long plagued by lawlessness.
With a fearless and unapologetic stance on enforcing federal laws and securing the border, Ryan Ellison stands as a testament to the pro-Trump law-and-order legacy — one that puts the safety of American families and the sovereignty of the nation above political gamesmanship.
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