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.

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Upcoming Events

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

Sep 10 @ 8:00 am – Sep 11 @ 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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First Line Supervisor – 40 hour Training @ 1851 Copper Loop, Las Cruces, NM

Sep 21 @ 8:00 am – Sep 25 @ 5:00 pm

Description
This training is intended for Sheriff, Detention Staff, Firefighters, and Emergency Medical First Responders in supervisor and leader roles. Course is free to NMC Law Enforcement Insurance Pool Members. Non-pool members may inquire about attending (pending availability) for a fee. See attached flyer for more details.

https://www.nmcounties.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/40-First-Line-Supervisor-Flyer-Albq.-July-2025.pdf

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FREE WEBINAR: Safety-Sensitive Positions: What Are They and Why Should I Care?

Sep 22 @ 10:00 am – 10:30 am

Date: Tuesday, September 22, 2026

10am to 10:30 am

Place: On-line

Certificates will be provided.

Target Audience: Managers; HR, and Legal

Speaker: Mark Allen, NMC General Counsel

Description: If you have a better understanding of the Illuminati than safety-sensitive positions, this class is for you. This short training will provide an understanding of what constitutes a safety-sensitive position and what positions can legitimately be classified as safety-sensitive, and why it evens matters.

Register in advance for this webinar:

https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_77Xpl70FTEKZVZdVEvD57A

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email with information about joining the webinar.

Mark Allen, Direct 505-313-0103

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