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Silver Alert issued for missing 78-year-old man last seen in Soledad Canyon area

Silver Alert: Max Adams, 78, was last seen Oct. 29 on Black Quartz Road near Soledad Canyon, accompanied by his dog. Call 911 if seen.

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Silver Alert issued for missing 78-year-old man last seen in Soledad Canyon area
Max Adams, 78, was last seen Oct. 29, 2026, on Black Quartz Road in the Soledad Canyon area of Doña Ana County. He was accompanied by a brown border terrier. Anyone who sees him should call 911. (Courtesy photo / New Mexico State Police)

Max Adams was last seen Thursday morning on Black Quartz Road with his brown border terrier. Authorities are asking for the public's help locating him.

Organ Mountain News report

LAS CRUCES - New Mexico State Police have issued a Silver Alert for a missing 78-year-old man who was last seen Thursday morning in the Soledad Canyon area of Doña Ana County.

Max Adams was last seen around 11:30 a.m. Oct. 29 on Black Quartz Road, according to an alert issued on behalf of the Doña Ana County Sheriff's Office.

Authorities said Adams was accompanied by a brown border terrier dog.

Adams is described as 5 feet, 10 inches tall and weighing approximately 135 pounds. He has white hair and brown eyes.

He was last seen wearing a white and green checkered shirt, blue jeans and brown shoes.

The Sheriff's Office is asking anyone with information about Adams' whereabouts to call 575-526-0795.

Anyone who sees Adams should call 911 immediately.

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