Luna County

Luna County is situated in the Southwest corner of New Mexico and Deming is the County seat.

Luna County is a transportation hub with three railroads, an interstate highway, and an airport with a 6,626-foot long asphalt-surfaced runway. Luna County has a population of 25,095 and shares a 54-mile border with the Republic of Mexico. A large modern International Port of Entry located three miles south of the Luna County Village of Columbus on State Highway 11, provides 24-hour per day service between the Mexican State of Chihuahua and the U.S. market for a variety of agricultural products. The County has a proud and successful heritage in farming and ranching and a value added agricultural processing industry. The geography makes it an ideal location for production of solar, wind and bio fuels alternative energy.

Upcoming Events

Oct
20
Mon
2025
NEW DATES…….First Line Supervisor – 40 hour Training…..MOVED FROM SEPT. 1-5, 2025 TO OCT. 20-24 @ NM State Fairgrounds, African American Performing Arts, 300 San Pedro Dr. NE, Alb., NM
Oct 20 @ 8:00 am – Oct 24 @ 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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Nov
12
Wed
2025
BASIC Peer Support Training for First Responders (2 day) @ PSPG, 8341 Washington St. NE., Albq., NM
Nov 12 @ 8:00 am – Nov 13 @ 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/Basic-Peer-Support-November-2025.pdf

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Nov
17
Mon
2025
CIT – 40 hour Crisis Intervention Training @ PSPG, 8341 Washington St. NE. Albq., NM
Nov 17 @ 8:00 am – Nov 21 @ 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.

https://www.nmcounties.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/CIT-Albuquerque-November-2025.pdf

 

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Employment Opportunities

The job application is a fillable computer form. Please complete the application, then click the orange button at the bottom of the screen that states “Submit & Sign”.  You will be requested to include your resume and the completed job description for the position which you are applying for. You will receive an email notification (to the email you provided) stating the application has been submitted, and that you signed your job application.