Stephen Carey, a 59-year-old from California, was last seen on July 7, 2019, while on a personal vacation in Las Cruces, New Mexico. An avid mountain biker and outdoorsman, Carey visited the Dripping Springs Visitor Center, where he inquired about local trails in the Organ Mountains. The following day, he checked out of his hotel but never returned home. His family reported him missing on July 11, 2019.
On July 12, Carey's white Subaru was found near the Baylor Canyon Trailhead, but his black Motobécane mountain bike and wallet were missing, and no bike tracks were located near the vehicle. Despite extensive search efforts, including a flyover of the nearby White Sands Missile Range, where access is restricted, no signs of Carey were found.
Carey, known for his adventurous spirit, had previously undertaken challenging hiking and biking trips. Investigators have not ruled out various possibilities, including an accident in the Organ Mountains, a potential kidnapping, or that he voluntarily disappeared. The case remains unsolved, and both New Mexico and California authorities continue to investigate.
If anyone has information, they are urged to contact the New Mexico State Police.Last Seen: Jul 7, 2019