Guadalupe County

Guadalupe County was named after Nuestra Senora de Guadalupe, (Our Lady of Guadalupe, or after the Mesita de Guadalupe (Guadalupe Plain).

The county was created from the southern portion of San Miguel County on February 26, 1891 by an act of the New Mexico Territorial Legislature. The original county seat was Puerto De Luna, but was moved north to Santa Rosa in 1903. That same year, after the popular Spanish-American War of 1898, the county’s name was changed to Leonard Wood County after the Presidential physician, Major General in Rough Riders. The name was later changed back to Guadalupe County. The county is comprised of several previous Spanish land grants that include the Aqua Negra, the Jose Perea, the Anton Chico, and the Preston Beck land grants.

Guadalupe County is the fifth-least populous county in New Mexico with approximately 4,376 and has a total area of 3,032 square miles of land. Santa Rosa boasts the famous Blue Hole, an 81-foot deep natural artesian spring used by scuba divers and swimmers.

Upcoming Events

FREE Online Webinar: Progressive Discipline: What Supervisors Must Know

Tickets

Sep 10 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am

ON-LINE: Progressive Discipline: What Supervisors Must Know

INSTRUCTOR: Mark Allen, NMC General Counsel and Greg Rees, Loss Prevention Manager

Date: Wednesday, September 10, 2025

Time: 10am to 11am

Participant certificates will be provided.

Target Audience: County supervisors, managers, and HR employees

Description: Handling employee performance and behavior issues isn’t easy — but it can be done fairly, consistently, and effectively. This training gives supervisors the tools and confidence to apply progressive discipline the right way. When done properly, progressive discipline is more than a process: it’s a safeguard that promotes improvement, ensures fairness, and, if termination becomes necessary, provides the just cause that makes it stick.

In this webinar, you’ll learn how to:

✔ Understand the purpose, benefits, and key components of progressive discipline

✔ Apply each step of the process fairly and consistently

✔ Avoid common pitfalls and prevent disparate treatment

✔ Adopt a coaching mindset that encourages employee success

Registration Link:

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