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.

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Upcoming Events

Detention Field Training Officer @ 1851 Copper Loop, Las Cruces, NM

Feb 23 @ 8:00 am – Feb 24 @ 5:00 pm

Description

This training is designed specifically for the detention environment and will review the role of a detention FTO. This role is critical in maintaining safety and compliance within detention facilities. Proper training ensures that new officers are well prepared to handle the challenges of their positions. It provides instruction on adult learning principles, documentation, evaluation, and best practices for mentoring and developing new detention officers.

This course is free to NMC Law Enforcement Insurance pool members.

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CIT – 40 hour Crisis Intervention Training @ PSPG, 8341 Washington St. NE. Albq., NM

Mar 23 @ 8:00 am – Mar 27 @ 5:00 pm

Description

This 40-hour training provides verbal de-escalation, crisis intervention, and mental health awareness training. It 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.

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Instructor Development (Train the Trainer) @ Northern Part of State, Location TBD

Mar 30 @ 8:00 am – Apr 3 @ 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. This course is accredited by the NMLEA and 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.

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February – March 2026 Feb – Mar 2026

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.

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