NMSP News:

SANTA FE — The New Mexico State Police (NMSP) Investigations Bureau investigated a stabbing death April 12, 2025, at 3956 Agua Fria Road Space 35 in Santa Fe, resulting in an arrest of a Santa Fe Man. 

Investigations Bureau agents learned at approximately 4:30 p.m., NMSP officers were dispatched to the location following reports of a 46-year-old woman, identified as Minerva Marquez Dominguez who had been stabbed.

Upon arrival, officers received a clothing description of the possible suspect. Shortly thereafter, an officer located a male matching the description and who had what appeared to be blood on his hands. The male was detained and identified as 47-year-old Servando Castillo Lujan.

Emergency Medical Services (EMS) personnel arrived and attempted life saving measures for Marquez Dominguez, however, she succumbed to her injuries and was pronounced deceased at the scene by the Office of the Medical Investigator.

Investigators learned that Marquez Dominguez, the wife of Lujan, was babysitting a family member’s child at the time of the incident. An argument ensued between the couple, during which Lujan allegedly retrieved a knife and stabbed his wife while the child was in a nearby stroller.

Following the incident, Lujan reportedly called a family member and stated he had killed his wife.

Lujan was arrested and booked into the Santa Fe County Detention Center on the charges of 1st degree murder and Abuse of a Child (placed in a dangerous situation).

This incident remains under investigation by the New Mexico State Police Investigations Bureau.