Harding County

Harding County is named for U.S. President Warren G. Harding and was created from parts of Union and Mora Counties on the day of his inauguration as president on March 4, 1921.

The county is the least populous county in the state, with 665, and the 14th-smallest county by population in the U.S. Its county seat is Mosquero. The only incorporated cities in Harding County are Roy and Mosquero. The county has a total area of 2,126 square miles and is divided between a high, nearly treeless prairie to the northwest and a lower semi-desert rangeland to the southeast. The Canadian River forms the western border with Mora County. Bob Wills cut hair in a barbershop in Roy in his pre-Texas Playboys music days.

Upcoming Events

Jul
1
Tue
2025
16 Hour Verbal De-Escalation @ PSPG Albq. Office, 8341 Washington St. NE, Albq., NM
Jul 1 @ 8:00 am – Jul 2 @ 5:00 pm

Description

This 16-hour training teaches students verbal de-escalation skills that apply psychology to aid highly agitated person in bringing their emotions under control.  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. This course is accredited by the NMLEA.

https://www.nmcounties.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/16-Hr-De-Escalation-Albq-July-2025.pdf

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Jul
21
Mon
2025
ADVANCED Peer Support Training for First Responders (4 day) @ Santa Fe County Sheriff's Office, 35 Camino Justicia, SF, NM
Jul 21 @ 8:00 am – Jul 24 @ 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/Advanced-Peer-Support-July-Santa-Fe-2025.pdf

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Jul
28
Mon
2025
First Line Supervisor – 40 hour Training @ Jake Lopez Bldg. (Roosevelt County Training Room), 705 E. Lime St., Portales, NM
Jul 28 @ 8:00 am – Aug 1 @ 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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Employment Opportunities

We have 3 positions available!

HARDING COUNTY SENIOR PROGRAM​​

  • Senior Program – Temp
  • Senior Program – General Service Agent

Please contact Jennifer Baca, County Manager at 575-673-2927 for an application and job description.