Nehemiah Griego is accused of the shootings on Saturday night at the house in a rural area southwest of central Albuquerque.
Authorities identified the victims as Greg Griego, 51, his wife Sara, aged 40, and three of their children: a nine-year-old Zephania and daughters Jael, five, and Angelina Griego, aged two.
Word of the shootings travelled quickly through the law enforcement community, and officials began offering their condolences for Greg Griego, a spiritual leader known for his work with fire fighters and the 13 years he spent as a volunteer chaplain at the county jail.
"Chaplin Griego was a dedicated professional that passionately served his fellow man and the firefighters of this community," Fire Chief James Breen said in a statement.
"His calming spirit and gentle nature will be greatly missed."
Authorities said each victim suffered more than one gunshot wound, and several guns were found at the home, one of which was a semi-automatic
"This is a vast scene with a lot of physical evidence," said Lt. Sid Covington, a sheriff's spokesman.
Authorities declined to release details of any conversation that the 15-year-old had with investigators.
The sheriff's office said he is charged with two counts of murder and three counts of child abuse resulting in death.
The shooting came days after US President Barack Obama unveiled proposed restrictions on guns and ammunition in the wake of last month's school shooting in Newtown, Connecticut.
On Saturday, pro-gun activists held rallies across the US to protest against the proposed measures.
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