Chaves County

Chaves County was named for Colonel Jose Francisco Chaves, a military leader and rancher here during the U.S. Civil War and later in Navajo campaigns.

The County was created by Territorial Legislature on February 25, 1889 out of land from Lincoln County. The County Seat is Roswell, the city in the county. The County has a total area of 6,075 square miles and is the fourth-largest county in New Mexico by area. The population is approximately 65,282. Chaves County is a republican stronghold meaning no democratic candidate has won office in Chaves County since Lyndon Johnson’s victory in 1964.

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Upcoming Events

Instructor Development (Train the Trainer) @ Bernalillo County, Albuquerque, NM

Aug 19 @ 8:00 am – Aug 23 @ 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. Course 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.

TRAINING FOR TRAINERS – Albuquerque August 2024

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ADVANCED-40-hour Crisis Intervention Training @ Bernaillo County, Albuquerque, NM

Sep 16 @ 8:00 am – Sep 20 @ 5:00 pm

Description

This training is intended for Sheriff Deputies, Detention Staff, Firefighter and Emergency Medical First Responders. Course is free to NMC Law Enforcement Pool members. Non-pool members may inquire about attending (based on availability) for a fee. See attached flyer for more details.

Advanced CIT Albuquerque -Sept 2024

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16 Hour Verbal De-Escalation @ Bernalillo County, Albuquerque, NM

Oct 8 @ 8:00 am – Oct 9 @ 5:00 pm

Description
This training is intended for Detention Staff and Sheriff’s Deputies. Course is free to NMC Law Enforcement Insurance Pool Members. Non-members can inquire about attending (pending availability) for a fee. See attached flyer for more details.

16-Hr-De-Escalation-Albuq October 2024

Categories: Bernalillo Catron Chaves Cibola Colfax Curry De Baca Doña Ana Eddy Grant Guadalupe Harding Hidalgo Home Page Home Page Event Lea Lincoln Los Alamos Luna McKinley Mora Otero Quay Rio Arriba Roosevelt San Juan San Miguel Sandoval Santa Fe Sierra Socorro Taos Torrance Trainings Union Valencia

August – October 2024 Aug – Oct 2024

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