Union County

Union County is the northeastern most county in New Mexico.

The county was formed in 1894 and borders Colorado to the north, and Oklahoma and Texas to the east. Created by an act of the territorial legislation, the county was officially recognized on January 1, 1894 when the first slate of elected county officials were sworn in to office. The county is named “Union” because the citizens were united in their desire for the creation of a new county out of three existing NM counties. History has it that Thomas Edward “Black Jack” Ketchum is the only person hanged in Union County.

Clayton is the county seat and named for a son of U.S. Senator Stephen W. Dorsey of Arkansas. The population in the county is approximately 4,183 covering a total area of 3,831 square miles.

Upcoming Events

Instructor Development (Train the Trainer) @ Dona Ana County Sheriff's Office, 845 N. Motel Blvd. Las Cruces, NM

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Sep 22 @ 8:00 am – Sep 26 @ 5:00 pm

This weeklong class will give you the foundation to become a professional and dynamic instructor. You will learn the principles of learning and teaching, and the qualities of a good instructor. This course is accredited by the NMLEA and is free to NMC Law Enforcement Insurance Pool members. Non-members may inquire about attending (pending availability) for a fee. Course detail in attached flyer.

https://www.nmcounties.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/TRAINING-FOR-TRAINERS-Las-Cruces-Sept.-2025.docx

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BASIC Peer Support Training for First Responders (2 day) @ PSPG, 8341 Washington St. NE., Albq., NM

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Nov 12 @ 8:00 am – Nov 13 @ 5:00 pm

Description

This four-day course is designed to be interactive with live scenario situations. It is focused on teaching public safety personnel the art of peer support. Participants will gain crucial knowledge about communication skills and techniques that are effective in supportively working with people to gain a mutually beneficial outcome. Participants will also learn to address people in crisis in a manner that reduces tension and the possibility for physical injury to anyone involved. This course is accredited by the NMLEA. See attached flyer for more details.

https://www.nmcounties.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Basic-Peer-Support-November-2025.pdf

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444 Galisteo St, Santa Fe, NM 87501 | Phone: 505-983-2101 | Toll Free: 877-983-2101