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

16 Hour Verbal De-Escalation @ Dona Ana County, Las Cruces, NM

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Sep 27 @ 8:00 am – Sep 28 @ 5:00 pm

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This 16-hour training teaches students verbal de-escalation skills that apply psychology to aid a highly agitated person in bringing their emotions under control. This training is intended for Detention Staff and Sheriff’s Deputies. 16 Hr De-Escalation Las Cruces (PDF)

Course is free to NMC Law Enforcement Insurance Pool Members. Non-members can inquire about attending (pending availability) for a fee.

FREE Online Webinar: Effective Employee Discipline

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Sep 29 @ 9:30 am – 12:00 pm

Good afternoon,

We are pleased to announce another opportunity to attend Effective Employee Discipline Training:

ON-LINE

INSTRUCTOR: Mark Allen, NMC Loss Prevention Attorney

Date: Friday, September 29th, 2023

Time: 9:30AM – 12PM

Participant certificates will be provided.

Target Audience: Any county supervisor, manager, and HR employees tasked with advising on discipline.

Description: This training will provide the keys to correct poor performance in a fair and equitable manner without inviting litigation. Participants will come away with a better understanding of the role of discipline and when it is warranted; progressive discipline and determining the appropriate discipline; drafting effective disciplinary documents; conducting predetermination (Loudermill) hearings and understanding the principles of due process; the importance of treating employees fairly & consistently; the roles of the supervisor/manager; HR, and legal in the disciplinary process, and the keys to avoiding liability when imposing disciplinary action. The principles taught (if followed) will increase the odds of avoiding disciplinary appeals and winning if appealed.

Registration Link:

https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_LvJrltN2Twud8DmkReeEgw

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