Velma Pinto, 40, was last seen in Farmington, New Mexico, on June 2, 2023. Witnesses placed her on the 700 block of Scott Avenue wearing a black long sleeve shirt and black shorts; she had been with a group near the Riverwalk that night. A Farmington Police officer reported Velma went off the trail behind some greenery and entered the swiftly moving Animas River. It is unclear why she entered the water, and despite search and rescue efforts she has not been located since that night.

Velma was reported to be homeless and known to move between the streets of Farmington and nearby communities. The Farmington Police Department has continued to investigate and has documented her case in NamUs as MP127593. Authorities describe cases like hers as especially difficult when substantial leads are lacking.

Does anyone who knew Velma or who was in the Riverwalk area on the night of June 2, 2023 have information that could help locate her?