In an e-mail obtained by Action 7 News, Chief Gorden Eden of the Albuquerque Police Department has announced his retirement effective at the end of November. In the letter, Chief Eden thanked everyone he worked with over the years. "I would like to take a second to thank each and every one of you for the great work you do on a daily basis. Every day I see you engaging with our community, including witnesses and victims, while showing great passion and commitment to them. You truly do serve and protect every day with purpose. Your courage and strength have a profound influence in our community" - Chief Gorden Eden in a letter to APD. He also thanked all of the civilian staff and says that he will miss seeing APD staff on a regular basis. "As happy as I am to be moving on to the next chapter of my life, I can’t help but be a little sad that I won’t be seeing all of you on such a regular basis. I have enjoyed (almost) every moment here, from the funny conversations in the hallways to supporting victims and our officers at critical events."In the letter he states that the decision to retire was made in March. The chief's retirement was expected as a new administration will be in place after this month's mayoral election.

In an e-mail obtained by Action 7 News, Chief Gorden Eden of the Albuquerque Police Department has announced his retirement effective at the end of November.

In the letter, Chief Eden thanked everyone he worked with over the years.


"I would like to take a second to thank each and every one of you for the great work you do on a daily basis. Every day I see you engaging with our community, including witnesses and victims, while showing great passion and commitment to them. You truly do serve and protect every day with purpose. Your courage and strength have a profound influence in our community" - Chief Gorden Eden in a letter to APD.

He also thanked all of the civilian staff and says that he will miss seeing APD staff on a regular basis.

"As happy as I am to be moving on to the next chapter of my life, I can’t help but be a little sad that I won’t be seeing all of you on such a regular basis. I have enjoyed (almost) every moment here, from the funny conversations in the hallways to supporting victims and our officers at critical events."

In the letter he states that the decision to retire was made in March.

The chief's retirement was expected as a new administration will be in place after this month's mayoral election.